A Kurdish language teacher in Canada has found a fun way to teach children their native tongue. Pari Chalabi uses a puppet named “Jwana” to make lessons exciting. Kids quickly bond with the puppet, which helps them learn faster.
Chalabi believes children absorb language better from peers or playful tools. Many young Kurds abroad struggle to keep their language alive. Her online classes focus on interaction, letting students join in actively. This method works well, especially for kids with ADHD.
Traditional teaching often treated children like passive listeners. Chalabi’s approach encourages questions and creativity instead.
She also wrote a book in 2023 called Teaching English Alphabet and Writing for Kurdish Kids. The book helps Kurdish-speaking children learn English through words and phonetics.
Parents appreciate her fresh techniques. They see their kids enjoying lessons while improving their Kurdish. Chalabi’s work shows how creative teaching can bridge language gaps for diaspora communities.