Bebop and Friends
is a 3-level pre-primary course which brings together music, play and a well-paced language syllabus to help teachers ensure a positive start to learning English for their youngest learners.
Building on the trusted and loved methodology of the original edition the course brings in new characters, a focus on global values, and new components to make learning even more memorable and enjoyable.
Creates an inclusive classroom
A multisensory approach based on language, music, movement and play, paired with a strong focus on diversity make every child feel included, engaged and ready to learn.
Develops values and essential social and emotional skills
Bebop and Friends develops skills and promotes values that help children to thrive in and outside of the classroom.
Supports learning at home
Inspires a love of learning English
A variety of enchanting stories, cute characters and a fun music program inspire a love of learning English.
Answers different teaching needs
An easy-to-use set of digital tools and ready-made additional materials help teachers create an engaging learning environment and save on preparation time.
Families can actively support their children’s learning at home with a broad range of resources such as videos, sing-along songs and games.
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In the Bebop and Friends classroom every child will feel included, engaged and ready to learn, thanks to its multisensory methodology based on language, music, movement, and play, and also its focus on diversity.
Bebop and Friends addresses diversity and inclusion with new characters, content and illustrations that encourage students to recognize, respect, and celebrate social and cultural differences.
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Creates an inclusive classroom in which every child can learn
2 Develops values and essential social and emotional skills
Bebop and Friends helps children to manage their emotions and grow into kind and responsible global citizens. The new Explore the World lessons develop social and emotional learning and global values through exciting illustrations, songs, games, and other playful activities.
Every Explore the World lesson delves into different themes through The Tree of Life song and asks learners to reflect on a question that helps them to express their opinions.
ASL (American Sign Language) – children learn how to sign LISTEN and SCARED in this lesson.
that help learners express opinions, for example, in this lesson, students answer What am I afraid of?
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Inspires a love of learning English
The lovable Bebop band and the diverse cast of characters and situations make students feel excited about learning. Learners follow an engaging musical program and a wellpaced literacy strand to support language acquisition.
The Bebop and Friends early literacy program gives children a head start in preparation for primary. The simple stories, easy-to-use activities and enjoyable exercises for motor skills make progression sequential, memorable, and fun.
Worksheets in the Teacher Resource Center as well as in the Activity Book also help with developing early literacy skills such as fine motor skills.
The literacy syllabus includes phonological awareness, vocabulary, narrative skills, print concepts, and letter knowledge.
4 Answers different school needs
The course is fully flexible for online, offline or hybrid learning and allows teachers to adapt the course to changing school needs.
Bebop and Friends features the Navio App for students with Activity Book, as well as the Teacher’s App which also includes the Teacher’s eBook, online Teacher’s Resource Center as well as teacher access to the Digital Student’s Book.
5 Supports learning at home
Families can join their children in watching videos, singing songs, and playing games, supporting their children’s learning with a broad range of digital resources, from the Navio App as well as the Digital Student’s Book. All songs and videos are readily available for home listening and watching.
The Letter to parents in the Teacher’s Resource Center explains what is going to be done in the unit and supports parents in how to continue their children’s learning at home, for example, how to use the digital components and Navio App.
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Components
The Bebop and Friends ready-made CLIL Music eBook, Math and Science eBook, and Arts eBook help students use English in a meaningful and engaging way. By mirroring the content of the Student’s Book, the CLIL eBooks provide more recycling and practice of the target language to extend learning in and outside the classroom.
Music eBook
The songs, music and hands-on fun activities foster creative expression while also contributing to the child’s emotional, sensory, and intellectual development.
Math and Science eBook
By integrating Math and Science, students learn to observe, classify, categorize, sequence, and analyze different concepts and get prepared for primary!
Arts eBook
The Arts eBook uses the children’s natural curiosity to encourage them to explore and express ideas, feelings and experiences. Students develop critical thinking skills, sensitivity, and imagination while having fun.
For teachers
Teacher's Edition with Teacher's App
Includes:
• Printed Teacher’s Edition
• Teacher’s App with
• Teacher’s Resource Center
• Classroom management system
• Teacher’s ebook
• Classroom Presentation Kit (SB&AB)
• Access to Student’s App on Navio
Digital Teacher's Edition with Teacher's App
For students
Student's Book with Navio App and Digital Student's Book
Digital Student's Book with Navio App
Activity Book with Activity eBook
Activity eBook
Bebop Band App
Digital-only version of the above
Includes:
• Printed Student’s Book
• Fully digital Student’s Book
• Student’s App on Navio
Digital-only version of the above
Includes:
• Printed Activity Book
• Activity eBook (not interactive)
Activity eBook (not interactive)
Accessible through the App Store