Steve and Maggie have become two of the UK’s most well-known children’s educational entertainers (edutainers for short). The lovable pair help young viewers around the world develop their English skills, making often complex lessons simpler and more accessible. Steve created the Wow! Method, a revolutionary educational system for children learning English, while teaching the language in Asia.

The Story of Steve's Journey to the Wow!Method

Steve began teaching English to children through a combination of gestures and facial expressions in Tokyo, initially to compensate for not knowing the local language. He took this approach because he knew that non-verbal communication is incredibly important to children over the world.

Steve discovered that body language and creating the appropriate context was crucial to help his pupils understand him. He used this method to teach his classes English in a simpler way over time, and gradually built what would become known as the Wow!Method.

Steve and the Innovative Wow!Method

Steve honed the Wow!Method while exploring Asia, as he realised that he could teach children in different parts of the world to speak a new language in the same natural way that they learn their native language.

Steve put the method to the test in a Prague school, working with children of preschool age. The Ministry of Education in the Czech Republic wanted an official method for teaching kindergarten pupils English, and Steve worked with language experts to enhance his system. Their collaboration created the first materials for teaching English according to modern psycholinguistics principles.

Steve Launches WattsEnglish Ltd. in the UK

Steve founded WattsEnglish Ltd. in Britain in 2006, and started to build teaching materials based on his findings. Three sets of Wow! Materials for children aged 3 to 6 were released in 2013: Wow! Yellow, Wow! Blue, and Wow! Red. Wow! products include teachers' books, classroom games, and more.

Soon after, Steve and Maggie the Magpie launched their YouTube channel: Steve and Maggie Wow! English TV. This allowed the duo to bring their lively, friendly teaching style to children in diverse countries around the world.

Steve and Maggie Become YouTube Sensations

The Steve and Maggie YouTube channel continues to grow and grow. It has more than 4.91 million subscribers and hundreds of video uploads, most of which have achieved millions of views.

The Steve and Maggie channel includes several video categories, including Halloween-themed songs, stories, and more. They help children across almost 30 countries learn English with Wow! English materials and the unique Wow!Method. The Steve and Maggie brand has also expanded to include merchandise and various apps for Android and iOS.

What are Some of the Most Popular Steve and Maggie Videos on Their YouTube Channel?

One of their most popular video uploads is Happy Halloween Songs with Steve and Maggie, which has racked up 133 million views (and counting). Magic Monster Stories for Kids from Steve and Maggie has earned 120 million views.

Best Bedtime English Stories for Kids from Steve and Maggie, Wheels On The Bus and More from Steve and Maggie, and many more of their video uploads have also scored more than 50 million views within a few years. Each Steve and Maggie video on their YouTube channel is beautifully produced, from the intelligent and educational writing to the colourful design and fun music.

Steve and Maggie make for a lovable pair whatever they're teaching, whether they're using the Wow!Method to help children all over the world improve their counting in English or teaching them to say tricky phrases. Discovering English for the first time can be daunting, but Steve and Maggie are dedicated to making it easier than ever.

Teaching the Teachers With the Wow!Academy

Along with the range of Steve and Maggie educational materials and products, Wow! offers teachers training at the Wow!Academy. Free professional online courses help teachers learn how to teach English with the Wow!Method for the first time. This really gives everyone, students and teachers alike, the full experience.… show more