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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 and ask students What does Uncle have? Students [...]

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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 the prepositions in, on and under. Sing that song using [...]

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This chant from Happy Valley Student Book 3, Unit 3, introduces the dishes and utensils we often use in our daily lives. Do the chant and then do again with gestures. The target language for this unit and the Storytime scenario make this perfect for a role play. Using realia, either from your kitchen [...]

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This song from Happy Valley Phonics Book 1, Unit 7, introduces some vocabulary that begin with the r, s and t sounds. Use gestures for the words and do them as you sing along. Put the flashcards on the ground and ask students What does Rabby want? Have them say or touch the words [...]

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This song from Happy Valley Phonics Book 1, Unit 6, introduces vocabulary that begin with the o, p and qu sounds. Use gestures for the words and do them as you sing along. Put the flashcards on the ground and ask students What does Olly want? Have them say or touch the words that [...]

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This song from Happy Valley Phonics Book 1, Unit 5, introduces vocabulary that begin with the l, m, and n sounds. Use gestures for the words and do them as you sing along. Put the flashcards on the ground and ask students What does Leo want? Have them say or touch the words that [...]

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This song from Happy Valley Phonics Book 1, Unit 4, introduces vocabulary that begin with the i, j, and k sounds. Use gestures for the words and do them as you sing along. Put the flashcards on the ground and ask What does Iggy want? Have students say or touch the words that start [...]

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This chant from Happy Valley Student Book 2, Unit 5, isolates the beach vocabulary for practice. First, say the chant with the video. Then do it again with gestures. After, using Student Flashcards, recycle the question from Unit 4 What do you want? so students have to ask for certain items. After doing the [...]

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This song from Happy Valley Phonics Book 1, Unit 3, introduces vocabulary that begins with the f, g, and h sounds. Put the flashcards on the ground and ask the students, What does Filly want? Have them say or touch the words that starts with the same sound. As they improve, put the letters [...]

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This song from Happy Valley Phonics Book 1, Unit 2, introduces vocabulary that begin with the c, d, and e sounds. Use gestures for the words and do them as you sing along. Put the flashcards on the ground and ask the students, What does Cally want? Have them say or touch the words [...]