Sing Together 2b

Author: Xiaopiao Culture Co., Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
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 them perfect for preschoolers and primary school students who are just beginning to learn English. This series helps build a solid foundation in English through easy-to-follow, step-by-step learning. Each song is accompanied by lively illustrations, clearly marked rhymes, target words, and example sentences. Additionally, the series includes a variety of engaging activities and movement-based teaching methods, allowing children to learn effortlessly through fun and play. By singing along, children can naturally memorize the rhymes, develop proper pronunciation, and gain initial exposure to English-speaking cultures. Research in language learning shows that music can help people achieve faster and easier language acquisition. The rhythms of the rhymes are clear, the sentence structures are short, the sounds are pleasant, and they all rhyme, making the lyrics memorable and easy to learn. Through repeated listening, children can effortlessly become familiar with the rhymes, which greatly aids in developing correct pronunciation, sparking interest in learning, and introducing them to English-speaking cultures. This series is especially suitable for preschoolers and primary school students who are just starting to learn 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 is paired with vibrant illustrations, clearly marked rhymes, target words, and example sentences. The series also includes diverse and rich activities and movement-based teaching methods, designed to help children learn subconsciously through engaging exercises. By singing and moving along, children can naturally memorize the rhymes and create a relaxed English learning environment, boosting their confidence in mastering the language! This book features the following carefully designed elements:
Graded Difficulty Levels: English Classic Nursery Rhymes focuses on language learning, so we have analyzed the songs based on factors such as length, vocabulary and sentence structures, melody difficulty, repetition rates, and the use of liaison. The series is divided into three levels, allowing children to learn progressively and gradually build confidence.
Avoiding Old Words and Outdated Usage: Many traditional rhymes contain archaic words or outdated expressions. To prevent children from learning incorrect usage, which may become ingrained through repeated listening, we have modernized these words and provided annotations in the activity pages to explain the original usage.
Rhyme Word Color Coding: Words with the same sound are highlighted in different colors to distinguish them from the text. This helps children understand the phonetic changes of English letters and recognize that different letter combinations can produce the same sounds, improving their grasp of English phonetics and spelling.
Target Words and Example Sentences: Each song selects three target words, each paired with a practical example sentence and accompanied by amusing illustrations to enhance vocabulary learning and application, deepening children’s memory of the rhymes.
Activity Pages: Each song includes an activity page with fun and fresh exercises such as mazes, decoding, word searches, matching games, and listening exercises. These activities train children in listening, writing, and reading, allowing them to naturally immerse themselves in English and develop a desire to conquer the language.
Movement-Based Teaching: Some songs are paired with movement-based teaching, suitable for children to enjoy with parents or teachers. This not only helps develop sensory integration but also encourages interactive learning, making singing and moving a joyful and unforgettable experience.