Scholastic level 1 books
The Best Level 1 Reading Books For Your Budding Reader
The Best Level 1 Reading Books For Your Budding ReaderParenting
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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$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
Books in the Scholastic Reader: Level 1 series
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Peppa Pig and her class get a visit from the police to learn all about safety in this Level 1 reader with stickers.
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Teaching aids for the Elementary level ‹ Ingleks
Choosing a teaching aid is an important step in learning a foreign language.
The selection of tutorials presented in this article will help an adult audience master the Elementary level.
The review presents textbooks for learning English vocabulary and grammar, as well as developing listening, reading and speaking skills. Books from the selection are suitable for both students and people of middle and older age. Recall that at Elementary a student can communicate on simple everyday topics and maintain a simple conversation with a foreigner. You can learn about what lexical and grammatical topics are covered at this level from our article “Elementary - the first steps in the English language”.
Our selection of study guides includes books from leading UK publishing houses - Express Publishing, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Pearson and Macmillan.
1. English File
Authors: Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig
Publisher: Oxford University Press
The authors regularly supplement and republish the textbook, so it does not lose its relevance.
The course for the Elementary level includes 12 modules, each of which contains small lessons on different topics. The textbook is complete with audio recordings, and also provides access to the iTutor application, which contains additional exercises. Also, students who have bought a textbook get access to assignments on the publisher's website. The educational series is joined by videos with stories from the life of journalist Rob and his girlfriend Jenny. The history of their relationship is tied up in an entry-level textbook and accompanies the student throughout the course.
2. Navigate
Authors: Jake Hughes, Katie Wood
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Complete course from Oxford publishing house includes 6 textbooks. For the Elementary level, Navigate A2 is suitable. The materials of the publication touch upon topics useful to an adult student: job search, atmosphere in a work team, travel, family vacations and without family.
The course is designed so that the student can work through all aspects of the language. Let's pay attention to two sections - writing (writing) and listening (listening). Before writing an essay, the student can read an example of written work and perform vocabulary exercises from the Language for Writing section. Only after learning and repeating the necessary vocabulary, the student proceeds to write an essay. Listening tasks are divided into several stages: first, the student performs tasks for practicing merging sounds in speech and gets acquainted with new vocabulary, and then proceeds to the main exercise. In this way, listening becomes easier and more efficient.
3. Speakout
Authors: Frances Eales, JJ Wilson, Antonia Clare, Steve Oakes
Publisher: Pearson
The textbook is aimed at developing communication skills. The study guide includes two books for the student and one book for the teacher.
At the end of the textbook you will find grammar reference materials, word lists and tasks for the development of oral speech.
The student will read interesting articles, watch short videos from the BBC and documentaries about the lives of outstanding actors and directors, he will learn about the structure of world capitals and companies that have reached incredible economic heights.
4. Cutting Edge
Authors: Sarah Cunningham & Peter Moor
Publisher: Pearson
Cutting Edge Elementary is a versatile textbook focused on developing reading, listening and listening skills. The Language Live section contains tasks for vocabulary, grammar and writing, and in the World Culture section you will find many relevant topics that will be useful not only for learning English, but also for expanding your horizons. Students who purchase the textbook get access to the MyEnglishLab online platform, which contains interactive tasks and has the opportunity to practice their speaking skills.
5. New Total English
Authors: Diane Hall, Mark Foley
Publisher: Pearson
The New Total English textbook is in many ways similar to the English File, but it can seem more complicated. The book consists of 12 units, which contain vocabulary and grammar exercises, as well as tasks to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. As is the case with other books from the Pearson publishing house, the user gets access to the MyEnglishLab online platform.
6. Upstream
Authors: Virginia Evans, Jenny Dooley
Publisher: Express Publishing
The Upstream textbook series is a carefully crafted textbook for in-depth English learning. Students who are preparing for international exams often choose textbooks in this series, but only for higher levels.
The Elementary level is filled with vocabulary, grammar and writing exercises, as well as audio materials.
The theory is structured and supplemented with clear explanations. For some students, the assignments may seem quite difficult, in which case we recommend that you refer to the previous book in this series, focused on the Beginner level.
7. Global
Authors: Kate Pickering, Lindsay Clandfield
Publisher: Macmillan
With this study guide, you will develop the skills necessary for successful communication in both professional and daily life. The Function Globally section of the course will teach you how to properly communicate on the phone, make presentations and negotiate. Thanks to the electronic workbook (eWorkbook), you can complete course assignments with automatic verification. The course is complemented by a lot of interesting audio and video materials that are easy to download and open not only on a computer, but also on a phone and tablet.
8. Open Mind
Authors: Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylore-Knowles, Steve Taylore-Knowles
Publisher: Macmillan
Open Mind is a comprehensive course consisting of six manuals from Advanced to Beginner.
The Elementary level textbook consists of 12 units, each section begins with an Introduction page, which describes the lexical and grammatical topics that the student will go through in each of the units.
Grammar topics are presented in context, in dialogue or short text. Thus, the student can independently notice a new grammatical construction and see how it is presented in the language situation. At the end of each unit, there is a test and tasks for checking written and oral literacy. The manual is complemented by an online platform with video and audio content, as well as grammar and vocabulary exercises.
9. Face2face
Authors: Chris Redston, Gillie Cunningham
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
In the updated face2face edition, texts on modern topics have been selected, structure and material have been improved. The text of the textbook is supplemented by the Help with Pronunciation section, which contains exercises for practicing pronunciation, and in the Real World section, the student will find exercises for video materials.
In addition to the textbook, the student receives a disk with exercises, tests, videos and games. In addition, students have access to an online notebook on the publisher's website.
10. Empower
Authors: Adrian Doff, Craig Thaine, Herbert Puchta, Jeff Stranks, Peter Lewis-Jones
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
at the end of the lesson. Sections A and B are devoted to grammar and vocabulary, section C is designed for language practice - it contains videos for discussion. With the help of the exercises in section D, you will develop the skill of competent writing. Also, the textbook is filled with many listening exercises: dialogues on various topics are recorded with different intonations and accents. At the end of each unit, a test is given for repetition and consolidation of the studied material.
How to choose a study guide
General advice:
- Choose modern editions or updated books with up-to-date information.
Agree, it is not particularly interesting to read texts about cassettes, a pager or long-forgotten celebrities. - If you are faced with a choice - to study from a Russian-language textbook or take one that was compiled by a native speaker, choose the latter. So you will quickly immerse yourself in the language environment and understand the logic of English.
- When purchasing a textbook, don't limit yourself to just a book for a student, especially if you plan to study on your own. To fully master the course, you should purchase a workbook and a book for the teacher.
- Be sure to listen to the audio recordings and watch the videos that are presented on the disk or online platform - you will develop the correct pronunciation and begin to understand foreign speech faster. Also, do not neglect the tests that can be taken online, because most of them are checked automatically - you will immediately know what your mistake is.
Do you want to speak English as soon as possible? Then sign up for a free trial lesson.
Whatever training package you choose, remember that it is important to study regularly and not limit yourself to a textbook. Try to surround yourself with English - subscribe to foreign bloggers, read English-language articles, participate in conversation clubs. Only an integrated approach will help you achieve your goal faster.
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Elementary teaching aids for children and teenagers ‹ Ingleks
By choosing a good teaching aid, you will be able to organize the learning process and streamline your knowledge. We have compiled a selection of relevant textbooks that will help young students learn English at the Elementary level.
Content:
- 1. The best textbooks for children
- 2. The best textbooks for teenagers
- 3. 5 misconceptions about textbooks for children and teenagers
The Elementary level is a store of knowledge that is enough to communicate at the everyday level.
For more information on what grammatical and lexical topics are studied at this level, read the article "Elementary - the first steps in the English language." We also recommend that you determine your level of language proficiency - our author's test or an experienced teacher will help you with this.
When choosing a textbook, the age of the student is of great importance. A textbook of the same level can be written for a child, a teenager or an adult. Taking into account age characteristics will help make the learning process productive. In the article, we will consider textbooks that offer a comprehensive course. With the help of such aids, you will work through all aspects of the language: grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening and writing skills.
The best textbooks for children
We have compiled a selection of books from leading publishing houses that have been successfully developing, compiling and testing books for English learners for years: Express Publishing, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Pearson, Macmillan.
In our article, we conditionally divided students into children (up to 10-11 years old) and adolescents (from 11 to 16). For students over 16 years of age, we recommend that you use adult student allowances.
Let's look first at textbooks suitable for children aged 5 to 10.
1. Welcome
Authors: Virginia Evans and Elizabeth Gray
Publisher: Express Publishing
The book series consists of three parts and includes: Pupil's book, Workbook, a Teacher's book, as well as a CD with audio files and a set of color cards. At the end of each topic there is a section with exercises for reviewing the material covered (Revision). The manual provides creative tasks where students can talk about themselves, their family, etc. At the end of the textbook there is a list of words for each topic and even a play script for the school theater. The authors referred the course to the initial level of Starter (Beginner), but the third book is already close to the Elementary level.
The series of books is united by characters: Oscar, his family and friends, and the fabulous Genie.
2. Fly High
Author: Danae Kozanoglou
Publisher: Pearson
The educational complex consists of four books. The general structure of any of the parts is typical: a student's book, a workbook, a teacher's book, a disk with audio and video content. In an entertaining way, the student masters the lexical and grammatical minimum of A1 and A2 levels. Books in the series contain additional material in the form of educational cards, songs and crafts, as well as manuals are united by the story of the girl Sally, which is revealed gradually, keeping the little reader interested.
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3. Family and Friends
Authors: Naomi Simmons, Tamzin Thompson and Jenny Quintana
Publisher: Oxford University Press
The training kit consists of a book for classes in the lesson (Class Book), a workbook (Workbook), a book for the teacher (Teacher's book), a disk with audio files and access to the Oxford University Press online platform. For example, the Level 1 section features songs, stories, phonetics, and games related to unit materials. Also in the textbook there are texts for additional reading (Extended Reading).
4. Super Minds
Authors: Puchta Herbert, Lewis-Jones Peter, Gerngross Gunter
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press is famous for its authoritative manuals. The Super Minds textbook is designed for preschoolers and younger students, from Beginner to Pre-Intermediate. Thanks to interactive tasks (dialogues, description of pictures), the student will develop communication skills. The training manual is accompanied by a CD with audio and video tasks and games. A series of textbooks is united by common characters.
5. English World
Authors: Liz Hocking, Mary Bowen.
Publisher: Macmillan
The course is designed for children of primary and secondary school age and consists of 6 benefits. In textbooks you will find many poems, songs, historical and informational texts. The book for the teacher has an access code to the electronic version of the book (Ebook). There are many interactive tasks on the disk for practicing the material covered.
The best textbooks for teenagers
We offer the most successful, in our opinion, books for students aged 11-16. Click On 2. The course includes a student book, a workbook, teacher materials and an audio CD. A distinctive feature of the book is a kind of reward in the form of interesting stories about Robin Hood or Huckleberry Finn.
The textbook contains texts on history and country studies, tasks for them develop not only English language skills, but also general outlook.
All material of the educational series is well illustrated, and dialogues and texts are accompanied by audio, which allows students to listen to the speech of not only the teacher, but also native speakers.
2. Solutions
Credits: Tim Falla, Paul A. Davies
Publisher: Oxford University Press
An excellent textbook for teenagers with English proficiency from Elementary to Advanced. In the Elementary level textbook you will find texts on any topic with exercises to practice their content and vocabulary, and tasks for final control are in the teacher's book. Vocabulary from the Functional language section will be useful for communicating with native speakers, passing interviews, etc. A vivid textbook will be an effective tool for learning English.
3. GoGetter
Authors: Zervas S., Bright C., Wildman J., Fruen G.
Publisher: Pearson
This series of books by the famous publishing house is very popular.
The textbook is modern and interactive. Preserving the traditional structure and tasks, the authors focus on developing skills that are relevant for a modern student: teenagers will be taught how to do project work, they will be given knowledge about other countries and cultures. The book contains many exercises aimed at developing conversational skills. By purchasing it, the student receives an access code to an online platform where he can practice grammar, watch video content from the BBC, and listen to audio.
4. Beyond
Authors: Robert Campbell, Rob Metcalf, Rebecca Robb Benne
Publisher: Macmillan
A course for teenagers with English proficiency from Elementary to Upper-Intermediate. For the entry level, you will need the first two books in the series. The kit consists of a textbook, a workbook, a teacher's book and a digital version of the textbook (Presentation Kit). The course contains many videos that will be of interest to teenagers.
The teacher also has the ability to create a virtual classroom and track the progress of a group of students.
5. Think
Authors: Herbert Puchta, Jeff Stranks, Peter Lewis-Jones
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
An interesting educational series for teenagers will take the student from Elementary to Advanced. The first two books are good for beginners. The textbook is called Think (think) for a reason - many tasks encourage a teenager to reflect on important topics: family, friends and relationships. Vocabulary and grammar are dosed and balanced, there are tasks to train writing skills and work on pronunciation.
Do not forget that one of the most popular books when learning a language at the Elementary level can and should be a dictionary. In the era of information technology, the dictionary has become less and less associated with a paper book, but many people still buy and look for paper versions.
For detailed advice on choosing an electronic or printed dictionary, a word translation app or a special program, see How to choose a good English dictionary.
5 misconceptions about textbooks for children and teenagers
- Too many pictures - not serious
A textbook for children should be bright and interesting. In addition, in the textbooks of British publishers, illustrations always serve as hints.
- Everything is in English - nothing is clear
An English-language textbook immerses the student in the language environment, teaches him to think in English. And if questions arise, the student can always turn to the teacher for help.
- It makes no sense to buy a complete study kit, just a book for a student is enough. Student's book or Pupil's book is a basic textbook that covers lexical and grammatical topics, as well as exercises for practicing all English skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing).
Workbook or Activity book - a workbook with additional exercises for practicing the material covered. If the student is studying on his own, parents cannot do without the Teacher's book - the book provides answers to all exercises from the Student's book and Workbook. In addition, the audio disc and access to the online platform are only available to those who have purchased the Teacher's book. - Interactive is not needed
In our digital age, it is not necessary to severely restrict a child in obtaining knowledge via the Internet. Interactive makes it possible to hear the correct pronunciation of words, watch interesting videos, work out new vocabulary, etc. Modern textbooks equipped with special programs or platforms are a convenient and colorful simulator for consolidating knowledge.
- You need to study only one textbook
If the student liked the initial books of the series and brought good results, we recommend continuing to work on the selected series.
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