• Cl. Río Mundo, 11, 18600 Motril
• Province: Granada
• 659122688
• https://www.ellasenglish.com/roots-and-wings

About Roots and Wings

Our classroom is truly bilingual, with Spanish speakers always present alongside English facilitators. The goal is to create a rich, engaging environment where young learners naturally absorb both English and Spanish through play, interaction, and exploration.

Skills in art, music, movement, story telling, literacy & numeracy emerge organically as by-products of this carefully crafted setting, in a warm, relaxed, and nurturing atmosphere that honours children’s innate curiosity and love of learning.

At our core, we cherish a genuine family feel. Our own child attends, and parental volunteers play a vital role in the day to day rhythms of the project. Slowly we are building a diverse community that shares our desire to create a kinder, more resilient and creative world.

We draw inspiration from many of the pioneering approaches in alternative education — Maria Montessori’s emphasis on real life skills, Reggio Emilia’s focus on emergent education and parental involvement, and wisdom of Forest School philosophy — blending these principles according to the needs of our students and our abilities to support them. The result is a dynamic, balanced program that nurtures each child.

Sessions are thoughtfully designed and supported, allowing for a seamless mix of structured, play-based activities and child-led free exploration. We also spend a lot of time outdoors in a beautiful nearby park, giving children ample space to connect with nature and freedom to explore and feel the wind in their hair and the sun of their skin.

Our goal is to create an environment which fosters confidence, competence, and creativity; so our children can thrive and positively contribute to the world around them.

What Parents are Saying…

Elena…

I couldn't be happier with my decision to bring my daughter to this school. What I value most is the absolute respect for each child's individual pace; they are not pressured, but rather supported with wonderful sensitivity, allowing them to flourish in their own time.

The English language immersion is so natural that I'm amazed at how effortlessly she integrates the language through play and everyday activities. Another important aspect is their outdoor excursions. It's vital for children to leave the classroom, and here, contact with nature is constant.

These outings aren't just walks; they are sensory experiences that bring them calm, curiosity, and enviable physical and emotional well-being. Seeing my daughter grow up in an environment that prioritizes well-being outside the four walls of a classroom gives me immense peace of mind. And the passion she feels for her teacher, Bianca... thanks also to a small class size, is a professional who makes me feel that my daughter is seen, heard, and allowed to grow freely. A school that truly understands what children need!

Emy…

“We are delighted with the school. The group is small and the learning activities are varied and well thought out. The children are learning a lot and faster than in a traditional school. Not to mention that they are learning English and Spanish almost without realising it. What’s more, Bianca is wonderful with the children; she never shouts, but she knows how to get them to work. Everything is done with kindness and parents are often consulted. The icing on the cake is that there are lots of outdoor physical activities.”

Katriin…

…He absolutely loves coming to your school — he keeps telling us that ‘teacher taught me this and that and the third thing’ 😊 Today he told me he wants to go painting with you tomorrow! 😀 And when I told him there is no school tomorrow, he got really sad, which says a lot about how happy and safe he feels with you!
This is a huge change for us as parents, because last year mornings were often very difficult and he didn’t really want to go. Seeing him now so excited, confident and joyful about school makes us incredibly grateful. 🩷”

Us :)

Bianca brings more than 20 years of experience teaching primary-aged children (3–11) at some of Europe’s most respected international schools. More importantly she is a gifted and compassionate facilitator, and has a talent for bringing out the very best in her students.

I (Mark) came to teaching as a second career, and after several years as a teaching assistant, I completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education with the University of Nottingham and specialised in PE and Outdoor education, before we decided to set up our own Project.

Come and see us !