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Belling the Cat
It's easy to come up with ideas, but much harder to implement them! Learners read along to an audio recording of Aesop's "Belling the Cat" before coming up with a plan that will keep the fable's mice safe while placing a bell on a cat.
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The Herdsman and the Lost Bull
Can ignorance sometimes be a blessing? See what your class thinks as they identify the theme of Aesop's fable "The Herdsman and the Lost Bull" and analyze character motivations within the text. The resource comes with an audiobook...
Storynory
The Wheelie People
Do you believe in soulmates? You may after listening to the Greek story of "The Wheelie People," which depicts the mythological change from double-people creatures who are split into two beings, forever doomed to scour the earth for...
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The Woodman and the Serpent
Does everyone always appreciate kindness? Part of a comprehensive series, Aesop's 136-word fable "The Woodman and the Serpent" tells the story of a snake that is rescued by a farmer and later tries biting the farmer's daughter. Readers...
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The Labourer and the Nightingale
Young negotiators ponder the best arguments to escape captivity after listening to Aesop's "The Labourer and the Nightingale," which tells the tale of a clever songbird who secures his own freedom. They then respond to a writing prompt...
British Council
British Council: Learn English Kids: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Listen to this traditional children's song and follow along with the lyrics. You can also print off the words to the song. Good for early intermediate English language learners or any beginning reader.
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British Council: Learn English Kids: Old Mac Donald Had a Farm
This interactive lesson provides animal vocabulary, and fun activities to do with children learning English.
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Kidoons: Brementown Musicians
The story is read aloud page by page. The illustrations are simple and colorful. The vocabulary is for advanced English language learners, or native speakers. Click on the French flag or Italian flag to hear and read the story in those...
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British Council: Learn English Kids: Record Breakers
A song about the tallest, smallest, fastest, slowest--in other words, record breakers. Listen to the song and print out the activity sheet to check what you've learned from the song. You can also play an online game to check your knowledge.
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British Council: Learn English Kids: If You're Happy and You Know It
Listen to this upbeat song and follow along by doing the actions.
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British Council: Learn English Kids: Santa, Santa, High in the Sky
Listen to a song about Santa. Then print the words to this song and an activity to do with it or practice Christmas words with an online game.
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British Council: Learn English Kids: Incy Wincy Spider
Sing along with the Incy Wincy spider, print out an activity sheet for matching practice, and make a mobile by following the directions on the site.