Introduction

◗ General description of the course

Welcome to Toddlers’ Time 3 – Greenman and the Magic Forest, a series developed specifically for the needs of Pre-primary pupils. In this dynamic course, pupils learn English through songs and stories, games and hands-on activities related to learning about and caring for the environment and each other. ◗ Objectives

The activities in the Toddlers’ Time 3 – Greenman and the Magic Forest course are geared toward Pre-primary abilities, and keep in consideration the wide variety of learning styles within this age group. The stories and activities allow pupils to study English as a means of learning about the world around them, not simply the study of English as English alone. The concepts and objectives help children to make connections between concepts they are learning in other subject areas.

◗ Concept and characters

Greenman, the magical protector of the forest, will introduce children to a delightful English speaking world through stories and songs. Pupils will discover ways to look after the environment, enjoy nature, and cultivate a healthy lifestyle. The course features Greenman, his charming friends, Nico and Sam (two children), Stella (our friendly Phonics snake) and many other forest animals, which will accompany pupils through: • A strong routine based course using seasons and nature as its central themes. • Stories that blend the forest world with recognisable,

‘real life’ settings, to which the pupils can relate. • Catchy songs that use TPR movements (Total Physical

Response) to teach vocabulary in a style that pupils will enjoy and remember. • Special Phonics songs to introduce new sounds. • A wide variety of activities designed for Pre-primary abilities, which allow pupils to learn English in synergy with their other subjects. • Age appropriate projects which present the use of English in real situations. ◗ Methodology

Following a holistic approach, the course teaches English as part of the children’s overall learning process. Toddlers’ Time 3 – Greenman and the Magic Forest’s lesson structure lends itself naturally to English acquisition. It features:

• A unique topic and story for each unit, along with unit values (such as ‘respect’ and ‘recycling’), contrasting concepts (such as ‘strong’ and ‘weak’) and relevant vocabulary to enhance all themes. • Six new vocabulary words, presented in each unit. • Vocabulary, which is continuously recycled and developed throughout the course to build comprehension. • A wide variety of activities to spark children’s enthusiasm and give opportunities for each child to feel a sense of achievement. • Songs that pupils will enjoy singing along with while doing the TPR actions they have learnt in class. Young learners will get to know classroom routines in English with Greenman’s help. They will become used to the language and learn much of it passively. They will be actively involved in repetitive words and phrases that they will hear and use in every class until they are part of their commonly used vocabulary. The songs and games add fun and variety to enhance their first English experience in these very important years of learning.