New Sites for Pre-school

Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional anthropomorphic steam locomotive created by the Rev. W. V. Awdry as one of a number of characters in his Railway Series books, first published in the 1940s.

Thomas is a tank engine: a blue steam locomotive with large rectangular tanks to carry water, on each side of his boiler.

In his first appearance he was described as follows:[1]

Thomas was a tank engine who lived at a Big Station. He had six small wheels, a short stumpy funnel, a short stumpy boiler and a short stumpy dome.
He was a fussy little engine, always pulling coaches about. [...] He was a cheeky little engine, too.

—from the story "Thomas & Gordon". For access to the sites click here

Magic English Videos

Want to keep up your child's English during the holidays? Try watching these Magic English videos. More songs, rhymes and stories have been added to the Pre-school English post under the month of October. So..............don't forget to check it out with the children over the holidays. Have fun!


Disney Fun in English

1. Magic English Tick Toc Part I


2. Magic English Tick Toc Part II


3. Magic English Tick Toc Part III
   
4. Magic English at Home Part I


5. Magic English at Home Part II


6. Magic English at Home Part III


7. Magic English at Home Part IV


8. Magic English Happy Birthday Part I


9. Magic English Happy Birthday Part II


10. Magic English Happy Birthday Part III


11. Magic English Happy Birthday Part IV


12. Magic English Happy Birthday Part V

An English Class in Pre-school

Some pupils from 4th ESO visited a pre-school English class of children between the ages of 4 and 5. There was a really cheerful atmosphere and the whole class was given in English. 'We were amazed that the children understood everything!' remarked Laura.



The session started with basic intelligence flashcards related to shapes, colours, numbers and parts of a house. After that, one of the 4th ESO pupils read a story called 'The Broom, Broomstick' this was followed by some song and dance games. All in all it was a really enjoyable afternoon. If you'd like to see some photos, take a look at the photo gallery.

Fun Games for Pre-school Children

Try out some of these interactive games with your child. Most of them practise the vocabulary taught at school. Have fun!
ANIMALS Click here
THE FAMILY Click here
CLOTHES Click here
COLOURS Click here
DAILY ROUTINES Click here
DAYS OF THE WEEK Click here

Now try listening to some songs....
MUSIC AND SONGS Click here
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Click here
THE ENVIRONMENT Click here
THE FAMILY Click here
MONTHS SONG Click here
SIX LITTLES DUCKS Click here
THE TIME Click here
THE FARM OF ALI BA-BA Click here
ROCK-A-BYE, BABY Click here
ARE YOU SLEEPING? Click here
OLD MCDONALD HAD A FARM Click here
THE DAYS OF THE WEEK Click here
THE CLOTHES Click here
THE WEATHER Click here

What about a bed-time story or rhyme?
STORIES AND RHYMES Click here