Sing along to English classic nursery rhymes. 2C

Author: Xiaopiao Culture Co., Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: English Classic Nursery Rhymes is a carefully curated language learning series for children, featuring well-known nursery rhymes and translations from English-speaking countries. The songs are graded by difficulty, making it ideal for preschoolers and elementary school students learning English. This series helps build a solid foundation in English through engaging activities, vivid illustrations, and clear phonetic markings in the lyrics. Each song includes target words and example sentences, along with a variety of fun exercises and movement-based learning activities. Through these lively and interactive exercises, children can learn English subconsciously while playing.
In the "Hum and Sing" series, children not only naturally memorize the rhymes but also develop proper pronunciation skills and gain initial exposure to English-speaking cultures. Research in language learning shows that music helps people achieve faster and easier language acquisition. The rhymes have clear rhythms, short sentences, pleasant sounds, and are all rhyming, making them easy to learn and enjoyable. Through repeated listening, children can effortlessly master the rhymes, which greatly benefits their pronunciation, stimulates their interest in learning, and introduces them to English-speaking cultures. This series is particularly suitable for preschoolers and elementary school students learning English.
"English Classic Nursery Rhymes" selects well-known nursery rhymes from English-speaking countries and grades them by difficulty, allowing children to learn progressively. Each song comes with lively illustrations, clear phonetic markings in the lyrics, and target words with example sentences. Additionally, each song includes diverse and engaging exercises and movement-based learning activities, designed to help children learn subconsciously while naturally memorizing the rhymes. This series creates a relaxed and confident learning environment for English!
This book features the following carefully designed elements:
Graded Difficulty Levels: The series focuses on language learning, so we analyze the length of the rhymes, vocabulary, sentence structures, melody complexity, repetition rates, and the use of liaison to create three levels. This allows children to learn progressively and gradually build confidence.
Avoiding Old Words and Outdated Usage: Many rhymes retain archaic words or outdated phrases due to their long history. To prevent children from learning incorrect usage, which may become ingrained through repetition, we have updated these words to modern usage and provided annotations in the activity pages to explain the original phrases.
Phonetic Color Coding: Words with the same sound are highlighted in different colors to help children understand the phonetic changes in English letters and recognize that different letter combinations can produce the same sound, thereby improving their pronunciation and spelling skills.
Target Words and Example Sentences: Each song selects three target words, each paired with a practical example sentence and accompanied by humorous illustrations to enhance vocabulary learning and retention.
Activity Pages: Each song includes activity pages with fun and engaging exercises such as mazes, decoding, word searches, matching games, and listening exercises. These activities train listening, writing, and reading skills, allowing children to naturally immerse themselves in English and develop a desire to conquer the language.
Movement-Based Learning: Some songs are paired with movement-based learning activities, suitable for children to do with parents or teachers. These activities not only help children develop sensory integration but also make singing the rhymes a joyful and memorable experience.