CONVERSATIONS
Building Conversational Skill in English
Juniors I
Acknowledgements
Academic Authors: Sneha Sharma, Anuj Gupta, Kashika Parnami, Laraine O’Connell
Creative Directors: Bhavna Tripathi, Mangal Singh Rana, Satish
Book Production: Sanjay Kumar Goel
Project Lead: Chandani Goyal
VP, Learning: Abhishek Bhatnagar
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Preface
Thanks to globalization international boundaries have become blurred. English, to a high degree, is a commonly understood medium of communication throughout the world. It is also one of the key tools that students require to perform well. According to a global study, 98.5% of employers implicitly or explicitly assess a candidate’s English communication skills while recruiting them. There is, therefore, a growing demand for English communication skills, because it empowers people and enables them to lead a better life.
Early exposure to English is essential for children’s overall academic and personal growth. It not only facilitates effective communication but also lays the foundation for all future language learning. However, it is equally imperative to adhere to a scientific approach when introducing children to English or any second language during their foundational stages.
Highlighted by a wide range of research and also by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, a strong foundation in listening and speaking from an early age leads to better reading-writing skills as well as improved academic performance in the target language. In fact, special emphasis is placed on conversational and communication skills at the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) stage in the NEP document. Along the same lines, the first 8 years in a child’s life are deemed critical in the new National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for acquiring a language orally which forms the basis of literacy and cognitive development.
Yet, English listening and speaking often tend to take a back seat during the early years in schools against the standard teaching practices around decoding, tracing and phonemic awareness activities. In order to address this humongous learning gap during the foundational years, Uolo has launched a powerful program for oral language development in English—Uolo Speak! It comprises two worlds—the Conversations Junior book through which classroom interactions and teaching take place, and the Uolo App that houses all digital assets of the program.
Aligned with the spirit of the NEP 2020 and the NCF 2022 for foundational stages, Speak adheres to the communicative language approach, and gives precedence to developing listening and speaking skills in English in an anxiety-free, meaningful and fun-filled environment.
The program steers clear of teaching reading–writing and focuses exclusively on the oral language development of children. The book follows a theme-based learning approach where carefully curated themes become separate chapters and go on for a month. For example, ‘food’, ‘seasons’, ‘good habits’ or ‘body’ are a few of the themes that are at once crucial yet easy for learners to begin their listening and speaking practice. The focus in each theme is on giving an input-rich listening environment to children with the help of joyous stories and poems, and developing English vocabulary and oral expression around that theme in child-friendly ways. In order to develop speaking, the highly acclaimed ‘Total Physical Response’ (TPR) method is used, where repeated physical actions and gestures are used to learn words and expressions in English.
Additionally, the book is technologically powered and works in sync with a parallel digital world, which contains immersive animations of the stories and poems, for easy listening and viewing anytime, anywhere. The digital world also enables fun-filled practice of key words, phrases and sentences in English. The accompanying teacher manual guides implementation in the classroom in a step-by-step manner and makes the process of teaching–learning thoroughly enjoyable.
To sum it up, Speak is a unique blended program for developing usable English listening and speaking skills at the foundational levels in the most creative way possible. Within these colourful pages lie stories waiting to be heard, songs waiting to be sung, rhymes waiting to be danced to, language waiting to be spoken, and dreams waiting to take flight. The book not only helps children master English speaking in a joyous manner, but also transports them to far-off lands, introduces them to fascinating characters, and ignites their imagination like nothing else can. So, let your children dive into the magic of learning the English language and emerge as confident English speakers.
The Product Philosophy
Welcome to the Speak journey!
The program is a thoughtfully-crafted, activities-based learning experience that build students’ speaking skills in English. The program, with dedicated time and space within the classroom, becomes a platform to practise speaking and listening skills in everyday scenarios. These scenarios are created by way of teacher-led activities, which cater to specific competencies in English.
Coursebook
Teacher Manual
Student and Teacher Apps
Talking Books
Listening and Speaking Projects
Interactive Practice Quizzes
The classroom program is augmented by the digital world, which is presented to the students through the UOLO App. The app includes projects that are closely associated with the activities in the coursebook. The projects allow a fear-free practice time to children at home. The app also include quizzes in listening, speaking, reading and vocabulary building that can be consumed at home.
Key NEP Recommendations
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, introduced by the Government of India, represents a transformative shift in the country’s education system. It aims to create a more holistic, dynamic and multidisciplinary approach to education. The NEP 2020 focusses on fostering conceptual understanding, skills, values and competencies that align with the demands of the 21st century, while also preserving India’s rich cultural heritage. UOLO is fully committed to actualizing the vision of the NEP 2020 by meticulously adhering to its outlined recommendations.
1. Comprehension and understanding
2. 21st century skills, values and dispositions
Competency-based Education
3. Application in real life
4. Holistic and integrated learning
5. Enjoyable and engaging
6. Technology-based solutions
7. Assessment of core concepts and application skills
NEP Pages 12, 17, 22
Teaching and Learning Pedagogy
NEP Pages 3, 11, 12, 27
Assessments
NEP Pages 12, 18, 22
NEP Compliance: Features of Our Book
Captivating Texts
Exposure to rich literature through stories and poems to provide opportunities for listening to and speaking about the texts
1 2 4 5
Vocabulary Support
Vocabulary development—through the book and the digital interface—to build confidence in usage and expression
1 3 4 6 7
Animated Talking Books
Enhanced listening comprehension and elevated English learning experience through animations that bring each text to life
1 5 6
Interactive Practice Quizzes
Opportunities to hone listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through interactive quizzes
1 3 4 6 7
1 Comprehension and understanding
2 21st century skills, values and dispositions
3 Application in real life
4 Holistic and integrated learning
5 Enjoyable and engaging
6 Collaborative and exploratory activities
7 Technology-based solutions
8 Assessment of core concepts and application skills
Curriculum Basis of Conversations Junior
Derived from global research, NEP 2020 and NCF
1. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
The focus is primarily on meaningful communication, effective expression of ideas and oral competence in the target language. Oral fluency and meaningful interaction takes precedence over perfect grammar and accuracy of vocabulary.
2. Theme-based Learning
One theme or topic binds all the learning content and activities, and goes on for a longer period of time. It makes the learning process more meaningful and engaging for young learners.
3. Total Physical Response (TPR)
This method of language teaching is exceptionally valuable for young learners when they are learning a new or second language. In this method, children use their bodies and movements to respond to language instructions given by the teacher. This tactile and interactive approach makes second-language learning lots of fun as children connect words with actions, helping them remember and use the language more effectively.
4. Holistic and Integrated Education
English learning is organically integrated with concepts of health, culture, science, environment, current affairs, socio-emotional learning and sports.
5. Supportive Environment for Second Language Acquisition
In order to master oral fluency in English language, an anxiety-free and input-rich environment is created with the help of rich texts, fun activities and digital platforms.
6. 21st Century Skills
21st century skills like confident expression, critical thinking, problem solving and digital literacy are addressed through interactive activities and engaging content.
Mapping with NCF 2022
The National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF) , released in 2022, is developed based on the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and to enable its implementation. The NCF provides guidelines for designing school syllabi and textbooks in India. It aims to improve the quality of education by making it more relevant, engaging, inclusive, and learner-centric. To achieve this, the NCF has articulated precise Learning Standards through well-defined Curricular Goals and Competency statements. These statements serve to harmonise the syllabus, content, pedagogical practices, and assessment culture, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive educational experience. Curricular Goals: Curricular Goals are statements that give direction to curriculum development and implementation. They are derived from Aims and are specific to a Stage in education. Competencies: Competencies are learning achievements that are observable and can be assessed systematically. These Competencies are derived from the Curricular Goals and are expected to be attained by the end of a Stage.
C-1.1 Shows a liking for and understanding of nutritious food and does not waste food
CG-1 Develops habits that keep them healthy and safe
C-1.2 Practises basic self-care and hygiene
C-1.3 Keeps school/classroom hygienic and organised
C-1.4 Practises safe use of material and simple tools
C-1.5 Shows awareness of safety in movements (e.g., walking, running, cycling) and acts appropriately
C-3.1 Shows coordination between sensorial perceptions and body movements in various activities
CG-3 Develops a fit and flexible body
C-3.2 Shows balance, coordination, and flexibility in various physical activities
C-3.3 Shows precision and control in working with hands and fingers
C-3.4 Shows strength and endurance in carrying, walking, and running
C-4.1 Starts recognising ‘self’ as an individual belonging to a family and community
C-4.2 Recognises different emotions and makes deliberate efforts to regulate them appropriately
CG-4 Develops emotional intelligence, i.e., the ability to understand and manage their own emotions, and responds positively to social norms
C-4.3 Interacts comfortably with other children and adults
C-4.4 Shows cooperative behaviour with other children
C-4.5 Understands and responds positively to social norms in the classroom and school
C-4.6 Shows kindness and helpfulness to others (including animals, plants) when they are in need
C-4.7 Understands and responds positively to different thoughts, preferences, and emotional needs of other children
C-5.1 Engages in age-appropriate work at school and/or at home
CG-5 Develops a positive attitude towards productive work and service or ‘Seva’
C-6.1 Shows care for and joy in engaging with all life forms
CG-6 Develops a positive regard for the natural environment around them
C-9.1 Listens to and appreciates simple songs, rhymes, and poems
C-9.2 Creates simple songs and poems on their own
CG-9 Develops effective communication skills for day-to-day interactions in two languages
C-9.3 Converses fluently and can hold a meaningful conversation
C-9.4 Understands oral instructions for a complex task and gives clear oral instructions for the same to others
C-9.5 Comprehends narrated/read-out stories and identifies characters, storyline, and what the author wants to say
C-9.6 Narrates short stories with clear plot and characters
C-9.7 Knows and uses enough words to carry out day-to-day interactions effectively and can guess the meaning of new words by using existing vocabulary
C-11.1 Develops phonological awareness and is able to blend phonemes/syllables into words and segment words into phonemes/syllables
CG-11 Begins to read and write in Language 2
Letter to Parents
Dear parents,
We’re thrilled to introduce the Speak program, which is all about nurturing your child’s listening and speaking skills in English. It comprises two worlds—the Conversations book through which classroom interaction and teaching take place, and the Uolo App that houses all digital assets of the program.
The book is packed with colourful illustrations, exciting stories and poems, and powered by QR codes for a seamless transit into the digital world. The listening and speaking activities are entirely research-based and adhere to the guidelines of the NEP 2020 and NCF. The book, if followed in its true spirit, is a journey filled with laughter and learning. Through these engaging texts and nurturing experiences, your child is immersed in a world of English language which is not only fear-free but also super fun.
Therefore, we invite you to actively participate in this learning adventure with your children. Reading aloud to your child, practising together, and encouraging conversations are all wonderful ways to support their language growth. The following are a few simple tips that would help you support your child better:
• Do not force your child to read or decode the words and sentences written in the book. The whole range of text is exclusively curated for listening and speaking in English.
• Use the home language for support wherever needed to explain the meaning of the texts or during conversations.
• Discuss the visuals on the cover page with your child and talk about the theme.
• Read the stories given in the book aloud to your child with lots of expression and action. Talk about the illustrations too. Know their thoughts and feelings about the key events in the story. Scan the QR code to play the animation of the story on the Uolo app.
• Sing the poems to your child with lots of action. Encourage your child to repeat the poem with actions and help them memorise it. Talk about the illustrations and scan the QR code to play the animation of the poems on the mobile app.
• Ask your child to share some of the words and sentences they learnt to speak in the class on a regular basis. Help them practise saying these with fluency and confidence. You can add a few words and sentences on your own too.
In the end, we would like to thank you for entrusting us with your child’s early education and language development. Let us work together to build a strong foundation for your child in English listening and speaking which will go on to serve them well throughout their lives. If you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to make this journey as enjoyable and rewarding as possible.
Chapter at a Glance Walkthrough of Key Elements
Title Page: It depicts the serial number and the theme of the chapter.
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Story Time: A fun-filled story, with stunning visuals, that highlights key words and phrases related to the theme. QR codes enable easy access to the animation of the story on the mobile app.
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Breakfast on the plate!
Yummy! Milk and bread.
Speak Express: All the key words and phrases that are covered in the three texts have been placed together so that children can practise English usage in their daily lives. QR codes enable easy access to correct pronunciation.
1 3 5
I will watch a cartoon show.
I will play with clay.
To the garden, I will go, And enjoy all day.
When I come back home, I will eat and rest.
I will bathe in foam,
My Daily Routine
Rhyme Time: Two sing-song poems, set against striking and vivid visuals, that highlight key words and phrases related to the theme. QR codes enable easy access to the animation of the poems on the mobile app. Brain Booster: hone children’s cognitive and fine motor skills.
Story time Good morning! I am Kunal. I want to tell you about my I wake up early in the morning. Then, I brush my teeth clean. After that, I take a bath and get ready for school.
Before going to school, I eat my breakfast. Yummy! I feel At school, I play with my friends. I also learn to read and I draw and colour too.
What is your daily routine? Number the pictures 1 to 6 in the right order.
4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9
About Me
First Day at School
My Body
Aditi’s Adventures
My Family
Parul’s Family Album
My School
Rakhee’s School Day
Good Habits
The Little Copy Cat
Food Hungry Heena
Plants and Trees
Sam the Seed
Birds and Animals
Bhola and His Friends
My Neighbourhood Beautiful Sundays
Theme 1
About Me
First Day at School
My name is Neel.
Today is the first day of school.
The teacher says, “Today, you will learn to say your name, age, class and school. Isn’t that good?
“Yyyaaayyy!” cheer the children.
The teacher asks, “What is your name?” Neel learns to say, “My name is Neel.”
“Oh, wonderful!”, the teacher says. “Now tell me, what is your age?”
Tina smiles and says, “I am four years old.”
“Let us learn to say which class you are in. Speak with me. I am in LKG class.”
“What is the name of your school? Say it loud, ‘I study in The Little Flowers School’”.
Neel’s mother picks him up from school. Mother asks, “What did you learn at school today?”
Neel clears his voice. “Aaahhheemm!”
He says, “My name is Neel. I am four years old. I am in LKG class. I study in The Little Flowers School.”
Mother kisses Neel’s forehead with joy.
I like the colour yellow, It looks like the sun.
I also like to eat, Butter, jam and bun.
I Like
I like to play catch. I like to kick the ball. I like my toy train. I also like my doll.
I like to draw and colour, In my drawing book. I like the clothes I wear, I like the way I look.
Me and My Friend
In the mirror I see My friend and me. Of the same age, We both are three. My hair is black, His is too.
We live in the city, Close to the zoo.
I love myself, And so does he. The good in us, We always see.
school I go to school.
name My name is Riya.
years old I am four years old.
class I am in LKG class.
I like I like my friend.
colour I like yellow colour.
eat I eat food.
play I play football.
my friend Rohan is my friend.
I love I love my mother.
Brain BooSter
Colour the correct pictures.
I am a
I like I eat
My Body
Aditi’s Adventures
Aditi is a sweet little girl. She learns new things at school. Today, she learnt about body parts. She comes home from school. She is tired and she sleeps.
Aditi is on a mountain! She sees the white snow and the blue sky.
Aditi says, “Wow! I can see so many things with my eyes.”
Soon after, Aditi is at a shop! She eats sandwiches, idlis and sweets. Aditi says, “Yummy! I can eat so many things with my mouth.”
Body Parts
Next, Aditi is in a beautiful garden! She smells the roses and the jasmine.
Aditi says, “Mmmm! I can smell so many things with my nose.”
Aditi is at her home now! She hears her mother sing and the dog bark.
Aditi says, “Ohhhh! I can hear so many things with my ears.”
“Get up, Aditi! Get ready to play!” says Mother.
“Was it a dream?” Aditi wonders.
I Love My Body
Nod your head, Touch your hair.
Wave your hands, In the air.
Move your neck, Side to side.
With my legs, I walk and run.
Clap your hands, Open them wide.
I love my body, It’s so much fun.
My Message to All
Ten little fingers, Ten little toes,
Two little eyes, And one little nose.
Two little ears,
Two little feet,
One little mouth, With lots of teeth.
Love your body, Big or small,
This is my message, To one and all.
body This is my body.
eyes I see with my eyes.
mouth I eat with my mouth.
nose I smell with my nose.
ears I listen with my ears.
head I nod my head.
hair I comb my hair.
hands I clap my hands.
legs I have two legs.
fingers I have ten fingers.
Brain BooSter
Cam the Clown is white. Fill him in with colours and make him bright!
Colour the hair orange. Colour the nose pink. Colour the hands blue. Colour the legs green. Colour the mouth red.
Theme 3
My Family
Parul’s Family Album
Parul makes a family photo album!
On the first page, Parul pastes her photo. She writes “ME” below it.
On the second page, Parul pastes her mother’s photo. She writes “MOTHER” below it.
On the third page, Parul pastes her father’s photo. She writes “FATHER” below it.
On the fourth page, Parul pastes her sister’s photo. She writes “SISTER” below it.
On the fifth page, Parul pastes her brother’s photo. She writes “BROTHER” below it.
On the last page, she pastes a family photo that has everyone in it. She writes “MY FAMILY” in large letters below it.
Parul says, “I love my family so much!”
All Families Are Fun
Families are people Who care about you. My family is fun, Your family is too!
Mothers and fathers, And sisters and brothers, Grandmas and grandpas, And so many others!
We may be near, Or far, far apart.
I love my family With all my heart.
Family Get-together
Listen to me sister,
Listen to me brother, Let us plan a picnic
Or a get-together.
Father cooks the rice, Mother bakes the cake.
Aunt cuts the fruit, Uncle makes the shake.
Cousin Simmi listens
To stories by grandmother, Our grandfather plays
With my little brother.
Listen to me sister, Listen to me brother, Let us all have fun
In a family get-together.
me My brother helps me.
mother My mother cooks food.
father I love my father.
sister My sister and I play.
brother My brother is small.
my family I love my family.
aunt My aunt is sweet.
uncle My uncle is smart.
grandmother My grandmother tells stories.
grandfather My grandfather is fun.
Brain BooSter
Colour the picture of Avni’s family.
Theme 4
My
School
Rakhee’s School Day
Today is Rakhee’s first day at school. She wakes up in the morning. She packs her school bag.
What does Rakhee pack in it?
She packs a notebook.
She packs a pencil box.
She packs her books and colours.
She also puts in her tiffin box and water bottle.
Then, Rakhee wears her school uniform. She combs her hair and wears her shoes.
After breakfast, she leaves for school.
Rakhee’s school is so big and beautiful. It also has a big playground.
Rakhee enters the classroom. There are many children. They all listen to a story and sing a song. They also play with blocks and puzzles.
Rakhee loved her first day at school.
See me pray, See me run.
School is fun, With everyone.
See Me at School
See me talk, See me play. My teachers say ‘Have a good day!’
See me read, See me write. See my drawing Neat and bright!
rhyme time
My Happy Classroom
In my classroom,
We dance and play
Make new things
With colourful clay.
Numbers we learn, Poems we sing. Stories we hear, And colours we bring!
My teacher is lovely!
So are my friends.
In my classroom, Joy never ends!
school I go to school.
school bag I pack my school bag.
notebook I write in notebook.
books I like colourful books.
playground I play in playground.
classroom My classroom is big.
teacher My teacher sings rhymes.
read I read books.
write I write.
colours I like all colours.
Brain BooSter
Colour the things which you see at school.
The Little Copy Cat
Aman lives with his father, mother and little sister, Arya. Arya loves to copy what Aman does.
“Father! Arya is copying me again!” shouts Aman.
Father laughs. “You are her big brother. She will copy everything you do. You should have good habits only. She will copy that from you.”
Aman thinks of all the good things he can do.
Aman cleans his study table. Arya also cleans her study table.
Aman reads his school book. Arya also tries to read her book.
Aman throws the dry leaves and the mud in the dustbin. Arya throws them too.
Aman turns off the TV while eating dinner. Arya eats her dinner quietly too.
Aman hugs his sister and says “Goodnight, my little copycat.”
Arya says, “Goodnight, my big brother cat.”
Every morning,
Wake up bright.
Brush your teeth, Make them white.
Healthy Habits
Wash your hands, With water and soap. Pray to God And ask for hope.
Always eat
Healthy food. Do exercise In a happy mood.
Early to bed and Early to rise; Follow these habits, Be healthy and wise!
Be Nice and Polite
In a world so sweet and bright, We should be nice and polite. Say sorry, when you do wrong, This way friendship will be strong. Say thank you, when one is kind, In this way, new friends we find. You say please, when in need, Let’s always do a good deed.
sorry
In a world so sweet and bright, We should be nice and polite.
please welcome
clean I clean my room.
read I read storybooks.
throw I throw waste.
brush I brush my teeth.
wash I wash my hands.
healthy food I eat healthy food.
exercise I exercise every day.
sorry I am sorry.
thank you Thank you for your help.
please Please help me. please
Brain BooSter
Tick ( ) the good habits. Cross ( ) the bad habits.
At Home
At School
At Park
Hungry Heena
Heena comes back from school. Oh, she is really hungry!
Heena calls for her mother. “Mother! Mother! Where are you?”
There is no answer. Heena feels sad.
Just then, her grandfather enters. He asks, “Why are you sad, my little girl?”
“I want something to eat. But I can’t find Mother” says Heena.
“Can I cook something for you?” asks grandfather.
“What? Really? Can you cook lunch for me?”
“Why not? How about curd rice and a bowl of vegetables?”
“Wow! Yes please, grandfather! Hurry! Hurry!” Heena jumps with joy!
“Give me ten minutes.” says grandfather and goes into the kitchen. Ten minutes later, they enjoy their lunch together.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wow, so yummy!
Every single day, I eat good food, To study and play!
Breakfast in the morning, Lunch at noon, I eat my food With my spoon.
At night, it’s dinner
Healthy and light, Food makes me Fit and bright!
Little Miss Meena
Little Miss Meena
Loves things sweet. Mangoes and apples
Oh! What a treat!
Little Miss Meena Also loves sour.
Lemons and grapes
Or orange bars!
Little Miss Meena
Cannot have spice. She likes her meals, Hot and nice!
hungry I am hungry.
eat I eat fruits.
cook My mother cooks food.
rice I like rice and dal.
vegetables Vegetables are good.
food Food makes us strong.
breakfast I eat breakfast in morning.
lunch I eat lunch at noon.
dinner I eat dinner at night.
sweet Apples are sweet.
Brain BooSter
Look at the pictures. Colour the things that you eat.
Theme 7
Plants and Trees
Sam the Seed
Sam is a seed. He lives under the soil. He wants to grow up and see the world.
Soon, the magic begins to happen!
The warm light from the sun touches Sam. The little drops of rain kiss him.
In a few days, little roots pop out. The roots go deep into the soil and get food and water. “Yummy, Yummy,” says Sam, licking his lips!
Sam becomes friends with Eric, the earthworm. Eric tells Sam about the other plants in the garden.
In a few days, Sam is above the ground. Sam grows into a little green plant.
“Wow! Look Eric, I am growing! I can see the world—the birds, bees and the butterflies!”. Sam says happily. Soon, Sam becomes tall and strong. He has lots of bright green leaves. He also has some pretty yellow flowers! Sam is a sunflower plant!
Every day, Eric tells him funny jokes. Bees and butterflies sit on the beautiful flowers. Sam is having the best time of his life!
The Song of the Tree
I am a big tree,
This is my song. If you love me, Just sing along.
My roots go down, Deep in the ground. As they grow, They spread around.
My trunk grows up, With many leaves. It’s big and brown. Don’t cut me, please!
In my branches, Birds make nest, Monkeys jump, Parrots take rest.
My Dear Tree
Tree, my dear tree, You are the best. Standing big and tall, Never do you rest!
You give us shade From the sun so red. You give us food And wood for the bed.
A home for birds, A place to play, You look beautiful, On a rainy day!
I will care for you, In ways big or small. You are a gift to us Giving life to all.
seed A seed grows into a plant.
grow Trees grow big.
roots Roots grow in the ground.
plants I take care of plants.
leaves Leaves are green in colour.
flowers I like yellow flowers.
tree The tree is green.
trunk The trunk is tall.
branches The tree has many branches.
Food Trees give us food.
Brain BooSter
Complete the tree. Colour the tree.
Birds and Animals
Bhola and His Friends
In the forest, there lives a bear named Bhola. He is a naughty bear. Bhola runs after the monkeys and the rabbits. He scares the peacocks and the snails. Bhola eats the elephants’ food. All the animals are angry with Bhola. They don’t talk to him. Bhola is sad.
One day, he has an idea.
“I can call my friends for a picnic!” he said. Bhola quickly gets fruits and juice for his friends. He asks them to join the picnic.
All of them ask, “Bhola, did you get these for us?”
“Yes”, he says. “I promise to not tease you. Can we be friends again, please?”
“YES”, say the monkeys, the rabbits, the peacocks, the snails and the elephants.
Bhola and all the other animals are friends again.
Beautiful Birds
Look at the birds, They fly so high! Up, up and up; Up in the sky!
Crows are black, Pigeons grey and blue, I love them all, You should too!
Sparrow chirps, Cuckoo sings. Look at the parrot! With colourful wings!
The Animal Village
In this village,
The animals play,
The hens and the goats Have fun all day.
The cow called Leela Is white and strong, The horse named Piku
Sings all day long!
The cat says “meow”, The dog barks “boww”, They fight all day I don’t know how!
I play with them All day and night. We live together, And sleep tight!
monkey The monkey jumps.
rabbit The rabbit hops.
peacock The peacock dances.
elephant The elephant is so big.
parrot The parrot can talk.
crow The crow is black.
pigeon The pigeon can fly.
cat The cat says meow.
dog The dog barks.
horse The horse is brown.
Brain BooSter
Match the correct animals and colour them.
Theme
My Neighbourhood
Beautiful Sundays
Good morning! My name is Rohan. I love Sundays!
In the morning, I walk in the garden with my grandmother and grandfather. It is full of pretty flowers. There are colourful butterflies too! I run after them. I also love the mango tree in my garden.
In the afternoon, I go to the market with my parents.
We buy many things from the shops there—milk, vegetables, and fruits. I also help them carry the things we buy.
In the evenings, I go to the park with my friends. It has so many swings and slides. We play on them for hours. We also run around on the soft grass.
I love Sundays. What about you?
Things in My Neighbourhood
My neighbourhood, Is so neat, There are shops on every street.
Hospitals too, Here and there.
Nurses and doctors Treat us with care.
In the Police station, Day and night. The police officers Make things right.
Best of All
My neighbourhood is the best of all. It has a gym and a party hall.
Houses are clean, colours so bright, Neighbours to help, day and night.
Roads to drive, footpaths to walk, A swimming pool, after the block.
Library for books, restaurant to eat, Wherever I go, I have friends to meet.
garden I walk in the garden.
market I go to the market.
shop I buy from the shop.
park I play in the park.
hospital Doctors work in hospital.
police station
Police are in police station.
roads Cars move on the roads.
swimming pool
I swim in the swimming pool.
library I read books in the library.
restaurant I eat food at the restaurant.
Brain BooSter
Help Rohan to reach the park.
About This Book
The Conversations book is a vibrant educational resource tailored for young learners whose native language is not English. Comprising engaging stories and charming poems, this book offers a joyful way to build age-appropriate English listening skills, common vocabulary, and everyday expressions in the language. The activities are teacher-led and are based on the acclaimed ‘Total Physical Response’ (TPR) approach, enabling young learners to practise English speaking and listening skills in a manner that is fun and interactive.
Special Features
• Activity-based Learning: The book offers joyful and experiential activities that build English communication competencies.
• Texts as per NEP 2020 Themes: The book has exciting and stimulating texts that pave the way for English communication activities.
• Teachers’ Manual: The book is complemented by the Teachers’ Manual that enables teachers to conduct each session effectively.
About Uolo
Uolo partners with K-12 schools to provide technology-based learning programs. We believe pedagogy and technology must come together to deliver scalable learning experiences that generate measurable outcomes. Uolo is trusted by over 15,000+ schools across India, South East Asia and the Middle East.
ISBN 978-81-980824-0-4
