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Recommended for children 3-5 years old

Who is Jamboree for?

Jamboree is a two-level story-based resource for children who have not yet started formal education and who are unlikely to be able to read by themselves. The aim is that children will encounter English in the context of a story, and that meaning and understanding will be supported by the storybooks illustrations, flashcards, songs and the Activity Book.

Components

There are 2 packs- Pack A and Pack B. Each pack consists of:

Six Story Books

These full-colour books provide lively stories, in authentic English, with strong visual support for the teacher and the children. Although all the stories are recorded in the accompanying audio cd, we strongly suggest you read them to the child yourself as well. This will involve the child much more and will allow you more time for using objects, gestures and expressions at the appropriate moment.

Compact Disc (Audio CD)

The CD contains a wide variety of chants, rhymes and songs as well as lively readings of each story. When you play the child a story on the CD, show him/her the story book at the same time. Children will enjoy the rhythm and actions found in the rhymes. Chants are used to practise the rhythm of English, to consolidate the pronunciation of new vocabulary, and for teaching intonation and stress patterns.

Activity Book (Full-colour)

The child will be able to practice language introduced through the vehicle of the storybook. Typical activities include matching and categorising; drawing and colouring; joining the dots; making things; listening and doing.

Hand Puppet (Parrot and/or Bear)

The hand puppet can be used for activities, practice, and revision. The puppet can be used to conduct short dialogues with the child/children.

Activity Guide

The Activity Guide provides a step-by-step guide to each session, integrating fun activities with the stories, music and hand puppets. Other resources include:

• Photocopiable Masters (PCM)
• Flashcards (Photocopiable)