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The Best Level 1 Reading Books For Your Budding Reader

The Best Level 1 Reading Books For Your Budding Reader

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by Megan Hungerford

Amazon / Scary Mommy

The best level 1 reading books can help your future bookworm fall in love with reading. But before you fill that bookcase full of your childhood favorites, it’s important to know that there are levels this -ish, mama. Yes, literal levels. When shopping for books for new or learning readers, you don’t want anything too easy or too difficult. You also want to be sure that it’s something that will actually hold their attention and get your LO interested in books (hopefully enough to want to continue reading on their own). It’s a lot to take into consideration! While filling up a bookshelf with the classics may be an understandable first instinct, it’s important to get what you’re child will both enjoy and learn from.

“Let your child’s library be determined by what they want to read. Building reading fluency is all about practice. And if your child is reading what appeals to them, they will want to read more and more,” advised Rachel Matson, the associate editor at Scholastic. “Passion for the book is more important than if your child is reading above or below level.”

That’s right. It doesn’t matter if the book is about ponies, pirates, or Olaf the Snowman — as long as they want to read it!

What is a level 1 reader?

Generally, there are five different categories (I Can Read, Ready to Read, Hello Reader, Step into Reading, and Brand New Readers) and four easy reader levels (Levels 1-4), each with various subcategories for different ages. Level 1 readers are usually around five or six years old, the age most children begin kindergarten. Unfortunately, there isn’t one set of industry standards across publishers that categorizes level 1 reading books. (Which makes this hella confusing for us parents). However, all the best level 1 reading books have the same characteristics: a simple vocabulary with familiar high-frequency words, repetition, and illustrations that support the text on every page. Shira Stein, a New York-based literacy specialist and tutor, gave Scary Mommy a little insight:

“Most publishing companies issue some version of early leveled readers. And these books can be very helpful in supporting your child learning to read because they are written with this specific audience in mind,” recommends Stein.

The Five Finger Rule

But how do you know if that level 1 reading book is right for your reader? Stein recommends using the Five Finger Rule! “If your kiddo opens a book and runs into 5+ unfamiliar words, that book is too hard. But zero unknown words is too easy,” Stein explains. So, it’s best to find a sweet spot in the middle. A book that has 2-3 new words per page is perfect for your learning reader.

I know that seems like a ton of info, mama — but don’t worry. We’ve sifted through all the leveled easy reading books from different publishing houses to collect the best level 1 reading books that are actually easy to read. Check them out below!

The Best Level 1 Reading Books

'Hello, Hedgehog: Let’s Have a Sleepover!' by Norm Feuti

Scholastic Books’ Associate Editor Rachel Matson recommends “this cute-as-can-be sleepover story which is all about having empathy for your friends,” as one of her top level 1 books. Part of the Scholastic early reader line Acorn, Hello Hedgehog: Let’s Have a Sleepover! is the second of the five book series. The Acorn book line features easy to read text, a short story format, and captivating tales illustrated in full color. “Perfect for kids just learning to read. They have age-appropriate humor (no crude/gross humor), good grammar, and are relatable for young kids. Three to seven year-olds will enjoy them (and their parents). The hide-and-seek part is a big favorite” said one happy Amazon customer.

$4.99

'Jump' by David McPhail

Jump into reading with this high quality, guided reading level A book by David McPhail. Part of the award winning early reading series from Holiday House, the book features acclaimed author-illustrators that create compelling narratives with simple text and gorgeous original artwork. McPhail uses cozy watercolor illustrations to depict kids and animals leaping in the air with this beginner book perfect for early kindergarten. “Awesome book,” reviews one happy customer on Amazon. “I love how even though these books are for beginning readers the illustrations and books are just as rich as higher level ones!”

$7.99

'Go Dog Go!' by P.D. Eastman

This classic beginner’s book written by P.D. Eastman—edited by Dr. Seuss—features silly dogs zipping around town in everything from a car to rollerskates. With so many fun-loving characters, it’s no wonder why this beloved book has been a favorite for generations. One Amazon customer reviews, “from colors and numbers and locations, to the time of day, basic temperature, and size comparisons, there are lots of learning moments in this book. But I think it’s the fun illustrations and simple humor that has kept us coming back to Go, Dog, Go!” Kids of all ages (and reading abilities) will giggle when they hit the classic line “I do not like your hat” (which is so humorously met with a frosty “goodbye”). And parents will rarely tire of sharing this classic with their kiddos.

$4.99

'Frog Meets Dog' by Janee Trasler

Chosen as a best book of 2020 by the Chicago Public Library, the Frog and Dog series is guaranteed to elicit giggles from the whole family. The first story in the series, Frog Meets Dog, tells how the two characters first encounter grows into friendship while also highlighting the importance of showing kindness. Perfect for fans of Hop on Pop, the simple text features repetitive rhyming texts allowing early readers to quickly recognize the cadence of the book while sounding out words. “We love this book!” said one Amazon customer. “Such a fun, easy reader that also shows kids it’s important to be kind. The fun and silly illustrations are perfect for all kids learning to read!”

$4.99

'Soccer Time!' by Terry Pierce

What’s more exciting than scoring a goal? Finally reading a book all on your own — obviously! That is exactly what author Terry Pierce captures in this truly beginner book for the sports-loving kid. Simple sentences chocked full of alliterations and word families makes this a book little learners will enjoy reading again and again. “This is a cute book with easy to learn words and nice illustrations. Definitely coming back for more of this brand,” raved an Amazon customer. This Step 1 book from the Step into Reading series is ideal for a 4 to 6 year old who knows their alphabet and can’t wait to start reading!

$4.99

'Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection' by Mo Willems

Create an instant Elephant & Piggie library with all 25 titles in one complete set by author- illustrator Mo Willems. Any new reader will love giggling their way through the side splitting and always heartwarming adventures of these two wonderful friends. The set includes teacher favorites like There is a Bird on Your Head! and Today I Will Fly!, and come highly recommended by New York City based reading specialist, Shira Stein. “My favorite books for the beginning reader age group include anything by Mo Willems, but especially the Elephant and Piggie books.” states Stein. But don’t forget how much parents love them too! One parent on Amazon reviews, “My daughter loves Elephant and Piggie books. The stories are hilarious, and the characters are kind and friendly. The best part is that the books use simple vocabulary and my daughter for the most part can read them on her own.”

$99.99

'Fox Tails: The Great Bunk Bed Battle' by Tina Kügler

“A must-have for any child with siblings,” recommends Rachel Matson, Associate Editor at Scholastic. The first book of the hit Fox Tails series features brother and sister Fritz and Franny, and their highly imaginative bedtime routine that ends up looking a lot like sibling shenanigans. Any young reader with siblings and only children who pine for a larger family will respond to the rambunctious stories with vivid illustrations. “A marvelous read,” reviews one customer on Amazon. “The story and the illustrations are both charming and imaginative. Includes a drawing tutorial and a “What’s your story” prompt to keep the story going.”

$4.99

'Ice Cream Soup' by Ann Ingalls

Part of the Penguin Books Young Readers series, this level 1 book explores what happens when an ice cream cake gets overloaded with too many ingredients. Ann Ingalls masterfully crafts a story that is not only appropriate for young readers, primarily ages 4-6, but tells it with easy-to-read text full of short and simple words. “These Penguin Young Readers are what I think of as a true Level 1, for the kid who is just putting everything together and starting to read. It’s such a great feeling for my little man to be able to read the whole book himself. This is the first book my son ever read all by himself, and it’s probably my favorite out of this series,” said a parent reviewer on Amazon.

$9.33

'Meet the Sight Words' Level 1 Boxed Set by Kathy Oxley

Created specifically for four to five year olds who are just starting to read by recognizing sight words and sounding out CVC words (consonant vowel consonant words such as ‘cat’ and ‘fan’). These books focus on the 16 most frequent kindergarten sight words (also known as star words or high frequency words) that kids are taught to memorize in their early reading journey. One parent reviews on Amazon, “I bought Level 1, 2, and 3, and my son loves them! The biggest win is that these books, coupled with his few lessons on sight words, have enabled him to quickly be able to start recognizing these words and actually reading full sentences!”

$13.46

'Here is Big Bunny' by Steve Henry

Here is Big Bunny is a visual treat for young readers. Steve Henry creates a cute and captivating story while changing just one word on each page to help budding readers gain confidence and momentum. And during the entire story, there are more than 150 adorable animal characters involved in their everyday city life to enjoy, while hints of Big Bunny are seen behind trees and through windows. “Delivers more every time you look,” said one Amazon customer. “Bursting with energy, the colorful city scenes are filled with animal characters engaged in fun activities. There’s a lot for children to discover, including the mystery of the shapes seen moving between the pages. The text is short, simple, and just right for beginning readers.”

$4.99

'Princess Truly: Off I Go!' by Kelly Greenawalt

By now we know that representation matters. And that is why we love the Princess Truly books from Scholastic’s Acorn series. Princess Truly features a little girl who has magical curly hair. In Off I Go!, she uses her magical curls to travel the world while making arctic friends. And in I am a Super Girl, Princess Truly uses her magic locks to actually become a superhero! Talk about girl power! This easy to read, highly entertaining book series will not only inspire our young female readers, but teach boys that girls are just as strong as they are. One mom on Amazon reviews, “This is a great story book! My kiddo says ‘Mommy, she has my hair!’,” How awesome is that?

$4.99

First Little Readers Parent Pack (Level D)

The first little readers pack contains 25 unique eight-page stories that build early reading confidence at just the right level for your developing reader. The books feature simple text, picture clues, and decodable words that will help your child find success in reading with adorable stories about everything from dinosaurs to pizza. “My kindergartener was struggling to use the tools available to beginner readers (e.g. picture clues and sounding out words), so I bought this set for more practice at home,” reviews one parent on Amazon. “The past couple of weeks, I have seen significant improvement at home, and her teacher reported this morning that they’ve also seen improvement at school.” Is your little one totally new to reading? Or are they more advanced? The First Little Readers Parent Packs are also available in guided reading levels A through level G-H.

$13.59

Get the Giggles: A First Joke Book

Does your kiddo love cracking a joke? Or maybe they just love giggling at the punchline. Either way, if your kids like to laugh (and quite frankly what little one doesn’t), then Get the Giggles: A First Joke Book is the perfect level 1 book for your house. The 32-page colorful easy reader features the beginning of a joke on one page with the punchline on the back. One parent on Amazon reviews, “My five year old’s favorite book. If you have an early reader, this is the book you need! My daughter has read this book so much that she has memorized every single joke! It gives her big belly laughs as well as great confidence to read to others. This one is all five stars!”

$3.99

'Moo Dog' by David Milgrim

Get ready to have fun with a zany dog and bird duo who like to moo. Although the other animals are confused by these mooing animals, the book ultimately rings through with the timely theme of shamelessly being who you are (and having a blast doing it). One parent said, “This has been a great reader for my kindergartner. He was tired of repetitive books. This one is more of a short story using a variety of sight words. A lot of the pages look like a comic book style, my kid definitely thought that was fun.” Get ready to have the whole house mooing with the adorable tale of Moo Dog!

$3. 99

'Cat Days' by Alexa Andrews

“Wonderful for hesitant readers,” said one parent in Amazon reviews. “My child can read, but is hesitant to do so. This book gave her confidence to read. We checked it out at the library so many times I surprised her with her very own copy. Happy Girl!” The adorable easy reader follows the story of an orange tabby cat as she moves through her day. She learns where the best place to sit is, makes a new friend, and in the end curls up to a nice long nap. A great easy reader with sweetly simple illustrations that make this one of the best confidence building level 1 books on the list.

$3.99

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'Jump' by David McPhail

Jump into reading with this high quality, guided reading level A book by David McPhail. Part of the award winning early reading series from Holiday House, the book features acclaimed author-illustrators that create compelling narratives with simple text and gorgeous original artwork. McPhail uses cozy watercolor illustrations to depict kids and animals leaping in the air with this beginner book perfect for early kindergarten. “Awesome book,” reviews one happy customer on Amazon. “I love how even though these books are for beginning readers the illustrations and books are just as rich as higher level ones!”

$7.99

'Go Dog Go!' by P.D. Eastman

This classic beginner’s book written by P.D. Eastman—edited by Dr. Seuss—features silly dogs zipping around town in everything from a car to rollerskates. With so many fun-loving characters, it’s no wonder why this beloved book has been a favorite for generations. One Amazon customer reviews, “from colors and numbers and locations, to the time of day, basic temperature, and size comparisons, there are lots of learning moments in this book. But I think it’s the fun illustrations and simple humor that has kept us coming back to Go, Dog, Go!” Kids of all ages (and reading abilities) will giggle when they hit the classic line “I do not like your hat” (which is so humorously met with a frosty “goodbye”). And parents will rarely tire of sharing this classic with their kiddos.

$4.99

'Frog Meets Dog' by Janee Trasler

Chosen as a best book of 2020 by the Chicago Public Library, the Frog and Dog series is guaranteed to elicit giggles from the whole family. The first story in the series, Frog Meets Dog, tells how the two characters first encounter grows into friendship while also highlighting the importance of showing kindness. Perfect for fans of Hop on Pop, the simple text features repetitive rhyming texts allowing early readers to quickly recognize the cadence of the book while sounding out words. “We love this book!” said one Amazon customer. “Such a fun, easy reader that also shows kids it’s important to be kind. The fun and silly illustrations are perfect for all kids learning to read!”

$4.99

'Soccer Time!' by Terry Pierce

What’s more exciting than scoring a goal? Finally reading a book all on your own — obviously! That is exactly what author Terry Pierce captures in this truly beginner book for the sports-loving kid. Simple sentences chocked full of alliterations and word families makes this a book little learners will enjoy reading again and again. “This is a cute book with easy to learn words and nice illustrations. Definitely coming back for more of this brand,” raved an Amazon customer. This Step 1 book from the Step into Reading series is ideal for a 4 to 6 year old who knows their alphabet and can’t wait to start reading!

$4.99

'Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection' by Mo Willems

Create an instant Elephant & Piggie library with all 25 titles in one complete set by author- illustrator Mo Willems. Any new reader will love giggling their way through the side splitting and always heartwarming adventures of these two wonderful friends. The set includes teacher favorites like There is a Bird on Your Head! and Today I Will Fly!, and come highly recommended by New York City based reading specialist, Shira Stein. “My favorite books for the beginning reader age group include anything by Mo Willems, but especially the Elephant and Piggie books. ” states Stein. But don’t forget how much parents love them too! One parent on Amazon reviews, “My daughter loves Elephant and Piggie books. The stories are hilarious, and the characters are kind and friendly. The best part is that the books use simple vocabulary and my daughter for the most part can read them on her own.”

$99.99

'Fox Tails: The Great Bunk Bed Battle' by Tina Kügler

“A must-have for any child with siblings,” recommends Rachel Matson, Associate Editor at Scholastic. The first book of the hit Fox Tails series features brother and sister Fritz and Franny, and their highly imaginative bedtime routine that ends up looking a lot like sibling shenanigans. Any young reader with siblings and only children who pine for a larger family will respond to the rambunctious stories with vivid illustrations. “A marvelous read,” reviews one customer on Amazon. “The story and the illustrations are both charming and imaginative. Includes a drawing tutorial and a “What’s your story” prompt to keep the story going. ”

$4.99

'Ice Cream Soup' by Ann Ingalls

Part of the Penguin Books Young Readers series, this level 1 book explores what happens when an ice cream cake gets overloaded with too many ingredients. Ann Ingalls masterfully crafts a story that is not only appropriate for young readers, primarily ages 4-6, but tells it with easy-to-read text full of short and simple words. “These Penguin Young Readers are what I think of as a true Level 1, for the kid who is just putting everything together and starting to read. It’s such a great feeling for my little man to be able to read the whole book himself. This is the first book my son ever read all by himself, and it’s probably my favorite out of this series,” said a parent reviewer on Amazon.

$9.33

'Meet the Sight Words' Level 1 Boxed Set by Kathy Oxley

Created specifically for four to five year olds who are just starting to read by recognizing sight words and sounding out CVC words (consonant vowel consonant words such as ‘cat’ and ‘fan’). These books focus on the 16 most frequent kindergarten sight words (also known as star words or high frequency words) that kids are taught to memorize in their early reading journey. One parent reviews on Amazon, “I bought Level 1, 2, and 3, and my son loves them! The biggest win is that these books, coupled with his few lessons on sight words, have enabled him to quickly be able to start recognizing these words and actually reading full sentences!”

$13.46

'Here is Big Bunny' by Steve Henry

Here is Big Bunny is a visual treat for young readers. Steve Henry creates a cute and captivating story while changing just one word on each page to help budding readers gain confidence and momentum. And during the entire story, there are more than 150 adorable animal characters involved in their everyday city life to enjoy, while hints of Big Bunny are seen behind trees and through windows. “Delivers more every time you look,” said one Amazon customer. “Bursting with energy, the colorful city scenes are filled with animal characters engaged in fun activities. There’s a lot for children to discover, including the mystery of the shapes seen moving between the pages. The text is short, simple, and just right for beginning readers.”

$4.99

'Princess Truly: Off I Go!' by Kelly Greenawalt

By now we know that representation matters. And that is why we love the Princess Truly books from Scholastic’s Acorn series. Princess Truly features a little girl who has magical curly hair. In Off I Go!, she uses her magical curls to travel the world while making arctic friends. And in I am a Super Girl, Princess Truly uses her magic locks to actually become a superhero! Talk about girl power! This easy to read, highly entertaining book series will not only inspire our young female readers, but teach boys that girls are just as strong as they are. One mom on Amazon reviews, “This is a great story book! My kiddo says ‘Mommy, she has my hair!’,” How awesome is that?

$4.99

First Little Readers Parent Pack (Level D)

The first little readers pack contains 25 unique eight-page stories that build early reading confidence at just the right level for your developing reader. The books feature simple text, picture clues, and decodable words that will help your child find success in reading with adorable stories about everything from dinosaurs to pizza. “My kindergartener was struggling to use the tools available to beginner readers (e.g. picture clues and sounding out words), so I bought this set for more practice at home,” reviews one parent on Amazon. “The past couple of weeks, I have seen significant improvement at home, and her teacher reported this morning that they’ve also seen improvement at school.” Is your little one totally new to reading? Or are they more advanced? The First Little Readers Parent Packs are also available in guided reading levels A through level G-H.

$13.59

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Astronomy as a school subject for many years was in the “blind zone” and left it only four years ago, when it returned to school. Candidate of Sciences, Senior Lecturer at the Special Educational and Scientific Center of Novosibirsk State University, Head of the Laboratory of Astronomy of the Club of Young Technicians of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Lecturer of seminars on astronomy for teachers of the Trajectory Foundation Dmitry Epshtein prepared for the Teachers Council a selection of books for different ages that can make children fall in love with the science of stars .

1. George and the Mysteries of the Universe. Stephen and Lucy Hawking

Age: 7+
Difficulty level: 1/10

English astrophysicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking can be safely called the most famous scientist in the world. But few people know that, in addition to serious scientific works, he, together with his daughter Lucy, wrote a whole series of books about the third grader George, who, thanks to a supercomputer, went on a space journey. Readers will unexpectedly visit different places in the solar system, learn about its "inhabitants" and even find themselves near a black hole. Filled with humor and childish spontaneity, this captivating story is great for elementary school age.

What to watch in addition: National Geographic documentary "Journey to the End of the Universe"

2. "The Universe in Questions and Answers". Vladimir Surdin

Age: 15+
Difficulty level: 8/10

The most unusual book by the Russian astronomer, associate professor of Moscow State University Vladimir Surdin, who wrote hundreds of books on astronomy. Together with Anatoly Zasov, he published a new textbook for schoolchildren, which contains up-to-date information. Unlike other manuals, in which the theory is presented in the form of an infinite text, like our Universe, this book immediately immerses schoolchildren in solving astronomical problems, questions and tests. The tasks are sometimes difficult, but extremely interesting. Here are examples of some of them:

To the pole

The aircraft took off at the equator at 00:00 GMT and is flying north at a speed of 900 km/h exactly in the direction of the magnetic compass needle. At what time will it fly over the geographic North Pole?

Blue Planet Earth

How did astronomers know, long before the first flights into space, what color our Earth is when viewed from a great distance?

Route on the Moon

From what point on the surface of the Moon should the lunar rover leave so that, having traveled 35 km to the north, then 20 km to the east, and then 35 km to the south, it would return to the starting point?

What to listen to: The Big Beard Theory podcast

3.

Superobjects. Stars are the size of a city. Sergey Popov

Age: 12+
Difficulty level: 5/10

A book that begins with the sentence “Sooner or later our civilization will perish in a cataclysm” cannot but please a teenager. Astrophysicist and popularizer of science Sergei Popov dedicated it to the love of his life - neutron stars. Schoolchildren will learn why they are called superobjects, why their research has been awarded two Nobel Prizes, and who the "white rabbits" are. All this is stated in an accessible and understandable language, with interesting examples and analogies.

The book was reviewed by outstanding modern scientists, popularizers of science who work not only with stars, but also with children in the astroschool — Dmitry Wiebe and Anton Biryukov.

What to see in addition: Lectures by Sergei Popov on energy sources of cosmic processes.

4. Blue dot. Carl Sagan

Age: 8+
Difficulty Level: 3/10

The earth is just a small dot in relation to the universe. Little blue dot. The author, Cornell University astronomy professor and NASA consultant Carl Sagan, takes us on a synthesized journey through space and time as readers watch major discoveries in astronomy unfold like moviegoers. Sagan is confident that space exploration is necessary to ensure the safety of our planet and to prepare the so-called plan "B" if there is a real threat of a collision of the Earth with an asteroid. I am sure that reading this book will leave few people indifferent and you will read other books by Sagan with interest.

What to watch in addition: Carl Sagan's mini-series Space: Space and Time

5. The Beauty of Physics. Frank Wilczek

Age: 12+
Level of Difficulty: 6/10

Frank Wilczek, an American theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate, dedicated his book to the organization of the world and the search for the deepest design of nature. It gives the reader the opportunity to feel the beauty of physics and astronomy. The author makes us take a different look at the works of Plato, Pythagoras, Newton and Maxwell and introduces us to the greatest female mathematician Emmy Noether, who made a huge contribution to algebra and physics: she changed the theory of rings, fields and algebras, discovered the connection between symmetry in nature and conservation laws.

Wilczek gives many sometimes very unexpected examples of how our world is full of beauty, symmetry and consistency in its expression, both material and mathematical - from the smallest particles to the largest structures in the universe. This book is an excellent guide to how wonderfully the world around us works.

What to see in addition: Viktor Solkin's lecture "Astronomy in Ancient Egypt"

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Teaching aids in English for children aged 6-15 ‹ Ingleks

Everyone remembers how at school we were forced to study with boring, obsolete and dilapidated library textbooks. Our children are more fortunate. But along with the impressive choice came a sense of confusion. How do you know what is right for your child? We selected eight English textbooks for children and divided them into two categories: manuals for elementary school students (6-9years) and for teenagers (10-15 years).

Content:

  • 1. The general structure of English textbooks for children
  • 2. Textbooks for children aged 6-9
  • 3. Textbooks for children aged 10-15

Modern textbooks are significantly different from their predecessors. Education in them is based on exciting exercises, visual illustrations and game tasks. The authors of the manuals develop characters that students like. These can be children, animals, or even mythical heroes with whom the child would like to associate himself. The authors lead their characters throughout the textbook, talking about the daily life of the characters and the adventures that happen to them.

Modern aids not only teach children English, but also help them develop in general. In these textbooks, the child will find many creative tasks: make a postcard, compose a song and others. Teenagers are offered individual, pair and group projects.

With regular classes, children will reach the Intermediate level before graduation.

The general structure of English textbooks for children

  • The main textbook for children aged 6-9 is usually called Pupil's Book or Class Book. Benefits for children aged 10-15 are called Student's Books. They are illustrated texts with tasks. At the end of the textbooks are given lists of new words (Word Lists) and explanations of grammar (Grammar Reference). Some publishers offer culture clips.
  • In the Activity Book, the student completes tasks from sections: draws, colors images, writes words, composes essays and solves tests.
  • The Teacher's Book contains lesson tips, correct answers to test questions, transcripts of audio recordings and additional materials for learning by units: stories, songs, games.
  • All textbooks are sold with CDs containing listening materials. Some textbooks are accompanied by DVDs with video files.

Textbooks for children 6-9 years old

It is believed that 6-7 years old is the best age to start learning English. The child already goes to school, gets used to a regular schedule and a continuous learning process. He has hobbies, so it is easier to interest and motivate him than a kid who still goes to kindergarten. Let's see what benefits will help the child at this stage.

1. Incredible English

Publisher: Oxford University Press
Author: Sarah Phillips, Peter Redpath, Mary Slattery, Michaela Morgan, Kirstie Grainger

Incredible English is structured so that children learn English while doing what they love: listening to stories, making crafts, acting out skits and sang songs.

One of the authors of this guide, Sarah Phillips, is an expert in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). CLIL is a program in which children study school subjects in English. Each Incredible English unit is a tool for learning other school subjects. Watch the video where Sarah talks about her approach.

The publisher has published six editions of aids for A1-A2 students aged 6 to 11 years.

Structure

The Class Book consists of 9 units, each of which is devoted to a specific topic: school play, picnic, toys, farm. The unit is divided into several short lessons, which allows you to conveniently break classes and carefully work out all the skills. The exercises consist of colorful illustrations, short texts and short audio recordings. Examples of exercises: Listen and Find (you need to study the image, listen to the speaker and find the indicated objects, animals or people in the picture), Listen and Say (you need to repeat the words after the speaker), Listen and Sing (you need to repeat the lines from the song). To dilute the educational process, children are offered creative tasks, for example, to make a frame for a picture. You can consolidate the studied material in a playful way (Revision block). For example, there is a task where you need to play a board game: overcoming the path from start to finish, the child earns points for correct answers. At the end of the textbook - lyrics and additional exercises.

As the level of the textbook increases, the child will encounter more text: e-mails that children write to their parents from summer camp, excerpts from articles and interviews of famous people.

Supplementary materials

The standard set includes a workbook with assignments and a teacher's guide. In addition to audio files, there are two types of video material on discs. The first is short (2-3 minutes) animated videos with characters already familiar to the child from the textbook. The second is longer (8-10 minutes) videos without animation: in them, the actors act out educational sketches on topics from the textbook.

2. Welcome

Publisher: Express Publishing
Author: Virginia Evans and Elizabeth Gray

Welcome is a textbook from Express Publishing. Children are teleported to exciting new places with the help of the magical genie character. And in the third textbook, he is replaced by the boy Oscar, who moves with his family to Edinburgh and becomes a reporter for the school newspaper Welcome Weekly. Virtually traveling the world, children learn English. Welcome comes in three editions:

Structure

The Pupil's Book Welcome 1 and Welcome 2 consist of 14 units each. There are three lessons in units. Welcome 3 consists of six modules of three units each (18 units in total). The content of the textbook will tell you what vocabulary each unit is dedicated to (environment, holidays, food, pets) and what writing skills the child will work out (description from a photo, letter, brochure, invitation, recipe, article, story, schedule). Each unit has visual grammar tables and assignments for the practice of this material. Examples of tasks: act out a dialogue, read sentences and correct mistakes, read the text and answer short questions.

Revision block (repetition) students pass after every 3-4 units. There is a list of words (Word List), with which it will be convenient to repeat the material covered. At the end of the textbook, the authors give an example of a school play script (School Play) with songs and words broken into roles. And finally, the creators of the tutorial have prepared the Photo File Section - there is free space on the pages that allows you to paste your photo, draw a picture and describe it, or complete the corresponding task.

There are Culture Clips at the end of Welcome 3. Here the child will be able to learn entertaining facts about English-speaking countries.

Supplementary Materials

The textbook also comes with a Workbook, Teacher's Book, Audio CD and Flashcards with pictures of objects, weather conditions, animals, people, buildings.

3. Fly High

Publisher: Pearson
Author: Charlotte Covill, Rachel Finnie, Danae Kozanoglou, Tessa Lochowski, Jeanne Perrett, Katherina Stavridou, Amanda Thomas, Tamzin Thompson

Fly High aims to develop a positive attitude towards English in children. To do this, the tutorial is based on cartoon stories, games, songs and chants.

Structure

Pupil's Book Fly High 1 consists of 14 units of two lessons each. Fly High 2 and Fly High 3 contain 28 lessons, there is no division by units inside, and Fly High 4 is divided into 36 lessons. The manual has a section Jungle Fun - here are games and light entertainment material. Between lessons, children will find comics about the adventures of Sally the girl and other stories. This format catches the children: they do not receive entertaining information immediately, but in stages, unit by unit.

At the end there is a colorful alphabet and cards for memorizing new words, materials for the holidays: songs, descriptions of traditions and instructions, for example, how to make a card or a mask for the carnival.

Supplemental Materials

Audio files, word cards, workbook, tests and teacher's guide are complemented by a separate Fun Grammar and Fun Grammar Teacher's Guide.

4. Brilliant

Publisher: MacMillan
Author: Jeanne Perrett

Brilliant is a textbook published by Macmillan. The authors of the manual teach children English by telling stories about the adventures of the main characters of the textbook - Alice, Denzil, Bertie, Nora and Brill. Children play, learning new material without boring and abstruse formulations.

Structure

Pupil's Book consists of 8 units. At the end of each unit there is an Adventure Notebook section - these are activities that involve the learning process, for example: draw your name and make a beautiful poster on the wall from it or fill out a questionnaire about yourself. After two units, the student completes tasks for repetition (Revision). At the end of the manual there is a brief summary of the grammatical material of the entire course (Grammar Summary).

Additional materials

In addition to flashcards, the kit also includes stickers (Stickers) that make the learning process brighter and more fun. In addition to the Activity Book and Test Booklet, there is a separate Grammar Book, which consists of 30 lessons and a final test.

Textbooks for children 10-15 years old

Manuals for teenagers teach to formulate and express their opinion on various topics, offer material about the problems and interests of teenagers, prepare for the first international KET and PET exams.

1. New Challenges

Publisher: Pearson
Author: Michael Harris, Amanda Harris, David Mower, Anna Sikorzynska, Lindsay White

students are more effective in learning English and developing as a person. New Challenges not only involves children in studying the topics of science, history, technology, education, but also motivates them to express their own opinion and take an active position in the discussion. Levels 1 and 2 prepare students for the Cambridge English: Key (KET) exam, while levels 3 and 4 prepare students for the Preliminary English Test (PET).

Structure

The textbook for each level (Student’s Book) consists of 8 modules. Module topics: discoveries, talent, imagination, life stories, music, films, health, fashion. The module contains exercises for the development of all skills and separately selected keywords (Key Words) on the topic.

There is a section called Your Challenge to develop writing skills. The challenges may be to fill out a questionnaire for participation in an international competition or write an official complaint. To improve teamwork skills and develop creativity, it is worth doing the exercises from the Projects block. For example, prepare posters and chants in support of your favorite sports team. At the end of each module there are tasks to check the learned vocabulary.

At the end of the manual, the authors have inserted an entertaining section called Time Out. There are tests, fun facts, crosswords, jokes, poems. It is followed by the Picture Dictionary section - a thematic dictionary, each word in which is accompanied by an illustration. There are also tables with stable phrases (Collocations), idioms (Idiomatic Language) and antonyms (Opposites).

Additional Materials

Includes Workbook with correct answers and Teacher’s Book (for levels 1-3).

2. Click On

Publisher: Express Publishing
Author: Virginia Evans, Neil O'Sullivan

Click On is a textbook for children aged 9 to 12.

Distinctive features of the manual:

  • live dialogues illustrating everyday situations;
  • modules for self-monitoring;
  • quality audio recordings, staged dialogues;
  • stories, like serials, are divided into several episodes - this allows students to be interested and involved in the learning process.

Structure

The Student's Book consists of 10 units. The table of contents contains a description of each section: topics covered (Topics), vocabulary (Vocabulary), grammar (Grammar), as well as tasks for reading (Reading), writing (Writing), listening and speaking (Listening and Speaking), communication (Communication) . Every two units, the child reads a comic book about Robin Hood, The Hound of the Baskervilles, or The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

At the end of the Click On 1 textbook there is a list of irregular verbs and new vocabulary from all units (Word List), a personal student profile (Photo File Section) and a guide to English-speaking countries (Exploring). In addition to this list, there is a large Grammar Reference Section and Rules of Punctuation at the end of Click On 2 and Click On 3.

Supplementary Materials

Includes Workbook, Teacher's Book, Unit Test Booklet, Audio CD and Separate Small Study Books ( Culture Clips). Diana Goodey, Noel Goodey, Miles Craven, Meredith Levy The textbook of each level is designed for 80-90 hours of work. After completing the fourth textbook, the student will reach the Intermediate level.

Structure

The Student's Book consists of six modules of two units, and each unit is divided into three steps. At the beginning of the stage there is a brief announcement with a description of the materials. In this tutorial, it is important to study the information sequentially. At the end of the unit there is a block with extra exercises (Extra Exercises) and reading materials (Extra Reading).

After two units there are tasks for repetition (Module Review): tests, a list of new vocabulary, as well as Coursework Activities. The last section distinguishes the benefit from others. In Coursework Activities, the student independently evaluates his progress, gradually compiling his own rating. The authors of the textbook call this a "working portfolio." But that's not all: separate chapters from fiction books in English are inserted between the modules. Portioned presentation of information helps to keep the attention of children.

Additional materials

CD with audio files, workbook (Workbook) is a standard part of the package. But in addition to the Teacher's Book, there is a Teacher's Resource Pack. It has even more exercises to practice the material and tests that are conveniently laid out for printing.

4. To the Top

Publisher: MM Publications
Author: H.Q. Mitchell

The To the Top curriculum is designed for 12-15 year olds with Beginner to Intermediate English proficiency. A feature of the textbook is a detailed immersion in each topic, much attention is paid to the problems and interests of adolescents. The author of the textbooks uses examples of interactive communication between teenagers, focuses on the step-by-step development of writing skills.

Structure

Each Student's Book consists of 8 modules of 4 lessons each. After the module, as in other manuals, there is a repetition block (Revision).

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