This is a story about a girl called Rose. Do you want to know what she does when she is alone? Have a look at the tale and then describe what you would like to be in an imaginary world.
(This activity could be recommended to 7-9 years old).
Story: “Where is Tod?” (by Storyjumper)
If you press here you can read a funny and colourful book made by Storyjumper.
After reading it, describe the pictures where James has looked for Tod.
(This activity could be recommended for 5 – 7 years old).
Listening: Starting a New School Year
Listen to this dialogue and take notes about the meaning of the bold words.
DIALOGUE
Mom: It’s your first day at a new school. I’m worried about you.
Paul: Mom, I’ll be fine.
Mom: Do you have all of your books and supplies in your backpack? Oh and I’ve packed you a lunch already.
Paul: You didn’t have to do that, Mom. I was going to buy lunch at school.
Mom: Now you won’t have to. I hope you make some new friends. It’s no fun being a loner. It’s not that you have to be popular. I just don’t want you to feel left out.
Paul: I’ll be fine, Mom. I’d better go, or I’ll be late.
Mom: Do you think the school will do something special to kick off the new school year? I hope your teachers aren’t too strict. Oh, your backpack weighs a ton! But you can leave most of your books in your locker, right?
Paul: They don’t have lockers at my new school, but I’ll be fine.
Mom: I hope the teachers don’t already have seating plans. I know you like to sit near the back of the classroom. And I hope you won’t have too much homework on the first day…
Paul: Mom, stop fussing. Everything will be fine.
Mom: You’re my baby and I’m worried about you.
Paul: Mom, I’m not starting kindergarten. I’m starting college, remember?
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Then explain what are their meanings (bold words) and make a description about what things you would need the first day at school.
Have you understand this dialogue?
(This activity could be recommended for 11 – 12 years old kids).
The whistling poem
Whistling
Oh, I can laugh and I can sing
And I can scream and shout.
But when I try to whistle
The whistle won’t come out!
I shape my lips the proper way
I make them small and round
but when I blow, just air comes out;
There is no whistling sound.
But I’ll keep trying very hard
to whistle loud and clear.
And some day soon I’ll whistle tunes
for everyone to hear.
Jack Prelutsky
The Autumn Poem
An Autumn Greeting
“Come”, said the Wind to the Leaves one day.
“Come over the meadow and we will play.
Put on your dresses of red and gold.
For Summer is gone and the days grow cold.”
Describe Jane
Look at this character and describe her. Then listen what she is saying and write it. You can listen the recording over and over again if you need it. Where does she live?
(This activity is recommended to 10-12 years old children).
Fill in the gaps: Wh- questions
Click on the Activity and then on “Download”. Open the document and fill in the gaps with Wh- questions and calculate your score. The words are: what, where, when, who, why and how.
(This activity could be useful for 10-12 years old children).
Nature vocabulary
Watch this video about nature and repeat the words. How many words do you remember at the end of the view?
Numbers 1 to 10
This is a video where you can listen to how the name of the numbers are pronounced. You can also stop the video and repeat the numbers.
(This activity improves the numbers’ pronunciation and it could be very useful to teach numbers to 3-6 years old children).
The rainbow song
Sing with this video and learn the colors of the rainbow! It’s funny!
(This song is recommended for 6-8 years old children).
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