English Classic Nursery Rhymes Sing Together: 1A (with CD)

Author: Xiaopiao Culture Co., Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Research in language learning has shown that music can help people achieve faster and easier results in language learning. Nursery rhymes have clear rhythms, short sentence structures, pleasant sounds, and are all rhyming. The lyrics are rich in charm, simple to learn, and easy to approach. Children, through repeated listening, can effortlessly become familiar with them, greatly benefiting their correct pronunciation, stimulating their interest in learning, and providing an initial understanding of Western and American culture. They are particularly suitable for preschool children and primary school students who are just beginning to learn English. English Classic Nursery Rhymes Sing Along selects well-known nursery rhymes from English-speaking countries and classifies them according to difficulty levels, allowing children to learn progressively. Each song in this set is accompanied by lively and vivid illustrations, with clear marking of syllables in the lyrics, target words, and example sentences. Additionally, each song includes diverse and rich activity exercises and movement-based teaching, hoping that children can learn subconsciously through fun and engaging activities, naturally memorizing the rhymes through humming and singing, creating a relaxed English learning world, and boosting their confidence in learning! This book features the following carefully designed elements:
Level-Based Grading System: English Classic Nursery Rhymes Sing Along emphasizes language learning. Therefore, based on principles such as the length of the rhymes, the complexity of vocabulary and sentence structures, the difficulty of melodies, the frequency of sentence patterns, and the number of liaison sounds, we have divided them into three levels, allowing children to learn progressively and gradually build their confidence.
Avoiding Archaic Words and Outdated Usage: Many nursery rhymes, due to their long history, retain some archaic words or outdated expressions. To prevent children from learning incorrect usage and to avoid deeply ingrained mistakes that become difficult to correct later, we have replaced archaic words with modern usage and provided annotations in the activity pages to explain the original expressions.
Color-Coded Syllable Words: Syllable words with the same sound are highlighted in colors different from the main text, making it easier for children to understand the phonetic changes of English letters and recognize that different letter combinations can produce the same sound, thereby better mastering English pronunciation and spelling.
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 application, deepening children's memory of the rhymes.
Activity Exercises: Each song includes an activity page featuring fun and engaging activities such as mazes, decoding, word searches, matching games, and listening exercises, which train children in English listening, writing, and reading while they play, naturally immersing them in the language and inspiring their desire to conquer English.
Movement-Based Teaching: Some songs are paired with movement-based teaching, suitable for children to move along with parents or teachers. Not only can children practice sensory integration, but they can also sing the rhymes and never forget them through interactive experiences!