Oxford Show and Tell Series:

The Kinder Castle Pre School Skardu Oxford Show and Tell Series is a valuable resource for early childhood educators who are looking for a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that will help children develop their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills.

Show and Tell is an exciting and groundbreaking course designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of very young learners. It provides a rich and varied curriculum that enhances every child's ability to learn, communicate, and think effectively.

Show and Tell offers an inquiry-based approach to learning, encouraging children to explore, challenge, and question. At the start of every unit, a Big Question is posed for children to explore throughout the unit. At the end of the unit, activities revisit that question, allowing children to demonstrate their progress. This inquiry-based approach taps into young learners' natural curiosity and inspires them to ask questions and find the answers, thereby encouraging them to play an active role in their own learning. Importantly, the approach to learning is underpinned by four major 21st Century Skills: Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity, ensuring Show and Tell lays the foundations for success in the 21st century.

Show and Tell provides a fast-paced vocabulary and grammar syllabus, establishing a strong foundation at the start of the child's English language learning journey. It also provides early exposure to key literacy and numeracy skills fundamental to the development of very young learners, and gives children a high level of cognitive challenge whilst encouraging cross-curricular skills.

Through exposure to a wider range of stimuli such as stories, factual texts, experiments, physical activities, games, and songs, children will rapidly gain confidence in their abilities and enjoy engaging in the learning process.

Show and Tell provides:

• A fun, challenging, and comprehensive introduction to English that builds a solid foundation ready for entry to high-level primary education
• Themes and topics appropriate for the very young that aid their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development
• An inquiry-based approach designed to maximize engagement with the language
• Age-appropriate critical thinking activities through focused class discussions that help children develop a greater understanding of how their world works
• Many opportunities to link learning to real life through the introduction of relevant language in games, stories, and free discussion
• A range of activities to develop early literacy skills, including phonics
• Many and varied listening and speaking activities, including stories, songs, chants, rhymes, and TPR activities
• Constant recycling of language from earlier units and levels.

Core Features of the Oxford Show and Tell Series

The Oxford Show and Tell Series is built around three core features that make it a unique and effective learning experience for young children:

1. Show and Tell Topics: Each unit in the series focuses on a central theme, such as "Who Makes Me Happy?", "What Do Our Senses Tell Us?", or "Where Do I Belong?". These themes stimulate children's curiosity and encourage them to explore their world through meaningful discussions and activities.

2. Interactive and Engaging Activities: The program provides a wealth of interactive and engaging activities that encourage active participation and hands-on learning. These activities are designed to cater to different learning styles and preferences, ensuring that every child finds something that captures their interest.

3. Cross-curricular Approach: The Oxford Show and Tell Series integrates language and literacy skills with other key areas of development, including mathematics, science, social and emotional skills, and physical development. This cross-curricular approach ensures that children learn holistically and gain a comprehensive understanding of the world around them.

4. Unique methodology: which combines a native-speaker approach of inquiry-based learning with a controlled grammar and skills syllabus.

5. Big Questions: linked to children's real lives, form the basis of every unit and tap into learner's curiosity.

6. CLIL: (Content and Language Integrated Learning) This approach is used to teach students about a new subject in a language foreign to them. Through CLIL, students not only learn a second language but also learn about a topic totally new to them, for example drawing or climate change.

7. ELT: English language teaching The Oxford Show and Tell Series is an engaging and effective English language teaching (ELT) program for young learners, aged 3-5. It is designed to develop essential skills in communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, preparing children for future success in school and life.

8. NEW Hello Unit: NEW Hello Unit and It's a Wrap sections in the Student Book ensure an easier transition through Kindergarten.

9. NEW Lingokids™: home learning app extends students' contact with English beyond the classroom.

10. Enhanced and improved Numeracy Book: aligned to preschool curriculum and NEW Numeracy Book and Literacy Book for Level 1.

11. 21st-century skills: Show and Tell recognizes that young learners need preparation for a world in which 21st-century skills such as communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration will form a vital part of their future.

The tried and trusted Show and Tell methodology prepares students for school readiness and future success. Different learning styles are accommodated by the great variety of activities and children are able to produce language at different levels according to their ability.

The early literacy material contains stories that can be read and re-read for pleasure, activities to develop early reading and writing skills, and a systematic phonics syllabus. The development of fine motor skills is gradual and flexible, in keeping with the differing needs of individual children. The units contain stories, games, songs and chants, craftwork, and simple experiments. Problem-solving activities encourage children to think critically and creatively. Values lessons teach children how to behave both inside and outside the classroom. Stories, hand-eye coordination practice and letter formation activities lead to reading and writing simple sentences. The games promote collaboration and opportunities for natural peer-to-peer communication.

The material is divided into nine thematic units, each posing the Big Question. The question is explored in different ways to build and broaden children's understanding, culminating in a project that integrates their learning and provides a real sense of achievement.

12. CPT (Classroom Presentation Tool ): The Classroom Presentation Tool shows the course content, on screen, making it easier than ever for teachers to deliver heads-up, engaging lessons. Includes:

• Student Book PDFs for interactive, engaging lessons.
• Audio to be used in the classroom.
• Animations that are linked to certain Show and Tell units.
• Slideshows and Posters.

13. NEW Lingokids™: NEW Lingokids™ home learning app with Show and Tell interactive materials, vocabulary games and multimedia videos provides a fun and motivating way for parents to encourage English practice at home with their child.

Benefits of the Oxford Show and Tell Series:

1. Enhanced Language and Literacy Skills: The program focuses on developing children's listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through a variety of engaging activities. This fosters language proficiency and lays a strong foundation for future academic success.

2. Improved Communication and Presentation Skills: The series' structured show and tell framework guides children in presenting their objects clearly and confidently in front of their peers. This enhances their communication skills and prepares them for public speaking.

3. Promoted Creativity and Imagination: The open-ended nature of the activities encourages children to use their imagination and creativity to explore the themes and concepts presented. This fosters innovation and problem-solving abilities.

4. Development of Social and Emotional Skills: The program promotes social interaction, teamwork, and cooperation, nurturing important social and emotional skills such as empathy, respect, and self-regulation.

5. Enriched Sensory Experiences: The activities engage children's different senses, from touch and sight to hearing and taste, enhancing their understanding of the world around them and encouraging active engagement.

Implementation and Assessment

The Oxford Show and Tell Series is designed to be easily implemented in early childhood classrooms. Teachers can guide children through the activities, providing support and encouragement as they explore the themes and concepts.

Assessment of children's progress is ongoing and integrated into the learning process. Teachers observe children's participation in activities, listen to their presentations, and assess their language skills and overall development.

Conclusion

The Oxford Show and Tell Series is an excellent choice for early childhood educators seeking a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that will foster the holistic development of young learners. Its focus on communication, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and cross-curricular learning equips children with essential skills for future success in school, life, and beyond.