by Domain | Jun 22, 2017 | Featured
Classroom Tip This chant from Happy Valley Student Book 2, Unit 8, introduces the clothes we often wear in the cooler months. After Storytime, do the chant and then do again with gestures. Students can wear different combinations of clothes. Bring in old clothes in...
by Domain | Jun 8, 2017 | Featured
Classroom Tip This chant from Happy Valley Student Book 2, Unit 9, introduces animals we often find on farms. After Storytime, do the chant and then do again with gestures. Then sing the song “Kinka and Pinka on the Farm” to introduce the sounds these animals make....
by Domain | May 29, 2017 | Featured
Classroom Tip This chant from Happy Valley Student Book 3, Unit 6, introduces family members, including grandma and grandpa. After Storytime, do the chant and then do again with gestures. Kinka and Pinka live only with their grandmother and we hope that this is clear...
by Domain | Apr 28, 2017 | Featured
Classroom Tip This song from the final unit of Happy Valley Phonics Book 1, Unit 9, introduces vocabulary that begin with the x, y and z sounds. Use gestures for the words and do them as you sing along. Put the flashcards on the ground and ask, What does Loxy have?...
by Domain | Apr 14, 2017 | Featured
Classroom Tip This song from Happy Valley Phonics Book 1, Unit 8, introduces vocabulary that begin with the u, v and w sounds. Use gestures for the words and do them as you sing along. Once students are familiar with the vocabulary, put the flashcards on the ground...
by Domain | Mar 31, 2017 | Featured
Classroom Tip This chant from Happy Valley Student Book 3, Unit 5, introduces various playground equipment which children often find at the park or on the playground. After Storytime, do the chant and then do it again with gestures. This is also a unit to introduce...