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They are good for language learning because of their repetitivness.

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using storybooks is motivating for children

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topics that concern the students everyday lives/ that students find relatable

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You can repeat vocabulary and grammar in an interesting way

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You can repeat vocabulary and grammar in an interesting way

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guessing the meaning of the words, training the memory, self-testing, predicting

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guessing the meaning of the words, training the memory, self-testing, predicting

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stories exercise the imagination

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as warmers, as a transition from one activity to the next, closers, to introduce new language, to practice language etc.

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They provide for lots of natural and enjoyable repetition
They can be used to develop all skills in an integrated way
They can help improve all aspects of pronunciation
They present familiar language in new and exciting forms and in a rich, imaginative context
They allow new language to be introduces and structures and vocabulary to be reinforced and recycled

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science - life cycle of insects/ animals

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-content: topics, themes and values -genre and literary devices -language     – vocabulary and functions/structures - illustrative style and layout    - setting (urban/rural, stories from different cultures/seasons/places)

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-content: topics, themes and values -genre and literary devices -language     – vocabulary and functions/structures - illustrative style and layout    - setting (urban/rural, stories from different cultures/seasons/places)

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illustrations, act it out with the class, discuss unknown words

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skipping rhymes

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They can be used to make a connection with other subjects and to develop their skills in the other subject. For example in Math (number), design (drawing, crafting)

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They can be used to make a connection with other subjects and to develop their skills in the other subject. For example in Math (number), design (drawing, crafting)

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Maths, Science, History, Music and Drama

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Maths, Science, History, Music and Drama

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children need to welcome and help each other -> based on philosophy of acceptance and a celebration of diversity -> treat everyone with respect, provide equal opportunities

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science: lifecycle of the butterfly (labelling a diagramm)

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They are motivating and fun and help develop positive attitudes towards the target language
they are non-threatening and the more inhibited child will feel less insecure when singing and chatting as a class or in groups
tThey can encourage a feeling of achievement and build children's confidence by allowing children to learn chunks of language which they can show off or teach to friends or to members of the family

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music: clapping song & counting rhyme

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Listen to recordings of the story for an example of how to read it

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Listen to recordings of the story for an example of how to read it

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Art and Design: Making a tissue-paper butterfly

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Art and Design: Making a tissue-paper butterfly

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They are from authentic sources and can contribute to the cultural component of a language program. Children can be encouraged to compare with those in their own language.

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Singing and chanting together is a shared social experience and helps to develop a class and group identity
They can be used as the basis for a performance or show

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rehearse reading the story aloud several times

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They help to develop concentration, memory and coordination
They sensitize children to rhyming clues as aids to meaning
Repetition enables children to predict what comes next and to consolidate language items
Accompanying actions or gestures help to reinforce meaning, while channeling high levels of energy in a positive way
The variety they provide changes the pace and atmosphere of a lesson and caters for different learning styles
They can be complied into song/rhyme books to help children develop good study habits