Early Explorers

Early Explorers.

Develop Your Expression. Turn Words into Ideas.

Early Explorers is a captivating English programme for inquisitive young minds. A play-based discovery approach creates joyful interactions where preschoolers communicate in English and learn what it means to be part of a diverse community. Developmentally appropriate activities and projects build primary school readiness, while early learner variability is supported by comprehensive educator resources.

...celebrates every child

...helps young learners take their next step

...inspires little citizens with big ideas

...grows words into real conversations

...shares learning between school and home

Every child belongs Early Explorers celebrates every learner with activities and resources that support varied learning needs and styles. Safe, familiar and welcoming spaces invite children to recognize, discuss and value the diversity in their worlds, building confidence from day one. • TPR activities, hands-on play, flashcards, charts, role-play, songs, chants, and creative projects support every child on their own learning journey. • Guidance on SEL and child development helps educators meet individual needs and set realistic goals. • Predictable routines build safe, welcoming spaces and foster patience and self-control.

6 Unit

Lesson 1 Language

Let’s Eat!

Lesson 8 Numeracy

sad

angry

5 6 7 8 9 10

happy

proud scared

1 Breathe with Ruby and think about yummy foods you like. 2 How do you feel when you eat foods you like? Color and trace. Then share. Key Language: angry, sad, happy, scared, proud; I feel (happy).

Unit 6

1 Sing The Counting Song . 2 Listen and point. 3 Count the bubbles. 4 Color the bubbles. 5 Sing Ten Soapy Bubbles . 6 Add on to 10 with Brenda. Key Language: number 15 , bubbles; Add (one) more.

AB p 36 NSP p 29

Unit 5

Lesson 5 Language

I s it

wet

No, it isn’t.

Feelings Lesson 4

Feel it!

Try it!

dry

I s it

Yes, it is.

Do it!

I ’m sorry!

sandy

AB p 55 LSP p 79 NSP p 46

1 Listen, point, and say. 2 Stick and say. 3 Listen and find. 4 Sing Look at the Crab! 5 Listen and look. 6 Listen, point, and say the dialogue. Then role-play. Key Language: wet, dry, sandy; Is (it) (wet)? Yes, (it) is / No, (it) isn’t.

Unit 8

1 Sing The Feelings Song . 2 How do the children feel? Look and listen. Then color. 3 Listen to Ruby and try. 4 How can he say sorry? Match. 5 Make your poster in your Activity Book. 6 Share . Key Language: happy, sad, angry, scared, proud; I learn to say sorry.

AB p 99 LSP p 77

Unit 8

2 Ready for the next step

Early Explorers builds the academic, social-emotional and early literacy and numeracy skills necessary for primary school success. Literacy and SEL , and Numeracy and STEM Pads provide extra support creating lasting foundations. • Stories develop reading skills and explore key values; the Literacy & SEL Pad adds extra support. • The numeracy program introduces math concepts; the Numeracy & STEM Pad adds practice and hands-on activities. • The School Readiness Handbook, unit assessments and checklists, and progress reports prepare children for primary school expectations.

Ruby Learns to Say Sorry

Lesson 3 Story

The is dirty!

What’s that?

I t’s a

Let’s clean it!

Ouch!

Oh, no. My home!

I ’m sorry! I can make a new !

I t’s ready!

Lesson 8 Numeracy

What’s that?

I love it! Thank you!

I t’s a

1 Sing The Storytime Song . 2 Preview and predict with a Picture Walk. 3 Listen and enjoy the story. 4 Listen, point, and say. Then act out. Key Language: beach, dirty, clean, crab, sandcastle, pail; What’s that? It’s a (crab). I’m sorry!

AB p 54 LSP p 76

Unit 8

1 Sing The Counting Song . 2 Listen and point. 3 Count the hens. 4 Connect the 19 dots. 5 Sing How Many Red Hens? 6 Sort the hens with Brenda. Key Language: numbers 18–19, hens; How many (red) hens are on the farm?

AB p 50 NSP p 41

Unit 7

Lesson 10 Assessment

Gentle and bright, Brenda the Butterfly flutters in to make numbers and patterns joyful, turning

ch sh

early numeracy into magical discoveries.

1 Sing Look at the Crab! 2 Listen and find with Ruby. 3 Ask and answer What (are) (those)? ( They’re) (shells) . 4 Find and say words with /ch/ or /sh/. 5 Count the leaves. 6 Why should Ruby say sorry? Listen and stick. Key Language: Review

AB p 59 LSP p 82

Unit 8

Little citizens, big ideas Early Explorers introduces young minds to global citizenship and sustainability. Children discover what it means to empathize with others and care for our planet, while developing values for a better tomorrow. • Comic-style stories and photostories feature diverse characters and develop children’s understanding of global perspectives. • Unit projects are aligned with the values curriculum and connect learning to real life; four units per level introduce the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in age-appropriate ways. • Take-home activities encourage children to share their developing global citizenship knowledge with their families.

Breakfast Time!

Lesson 7 Story

Watch the story

I n the

She eats breakfast in the . I t’s healthy!

They eat breakfast in the . It’s sweet!

, we’re hungry.

We eat breakfast.

Where else can you eat breakfast?

Ruby Doesn’t Waste Food

Lesson 3 Story

I don’t like

I like

and

I ’m sorry!

He eats breakfast in a . I t’s spicy!

They eat breakfast in the . I t’s yummy!

now.

these

AB p 35 LSP p 51

1 Sing The Storytime Song . 2 Preview and predict with a Picture Walk. 3 Enjoy the story. 4 Listen to Ruby. Find your answer. Key Language: morning, hungry, breakfast, kitchen, dining room, restaurant, yard, sweet, healthy, spicy, yummy; (They) (eat) breakfast in (the kitchen).

Unit 5

Don’t waste food! Let’s the fruit.

Now they’re clean. Let’s eat!

Oh no! Not like that!

Ruby the Red Panda, always curious and ready for fun, joins children on every adventure, sparking excitement for learning.

Yum!

1 Sing The Storytime Song . 2 Preview and predict with a Picture Walk. 3 Listen and enjoy the story. 4 Listen, point, and say. Then act out. Key Language: oranges, grapes, fruit; I (like) (oranges). Don’t waste food. Let’s (eat)!

AB p 40 LSP p 56

Unit 6

Lesson 9

Project

How do you help at home?

Apartment Tower

Grandma is in the .

1 Listen to Ruby. Circle. 2 Decorate the rooms on page 103 to look like your home. 3 Make an Apartment Tower. 4 Role-play. 5 Act out doing household chores. Key Language: (Where’s) (grandma)? (She’s) (in) the (living room).

AB p 37 NSP p 30–31

Unit 5

4 From words to conversations Early Explorers turns words into meaningful exchanges through carefully scaffolded activities that progressively build speaking skills. When they graduate to primary school, children have the confidence to express themselves and share their worlds. • Language structures appear in realistic conversations with children, teachers and families. • Dialogue and story audio provide natural language models with useful phrases. • Phonics and writing practice build essential skills and support speech and fine motor development. • Role-play activities encourage children to personalize conversations based on their experiences.

8 Unit Splash!

They’re Good for Me!

Lesson 1 Language

Lesson 7 Story

What are those?

They’re

towel

crab

are good for

are good for my

What’s that?

and

What is your favorite food good for?

sandcastle

shovel

I t’s a

Fruit and veggies are good for me!

are good for my .

I don’t like to

pail

shell

play with

AB p 53 LSP p 73–74 NSP p 45

AB p 42 LSP p 61

1 Listen, point, and say. 2 Stick and say. 3 Listen and find. 4 Sing On the Beach . 5 Listen and look. 6 Listen, point, and say the dialogue. Then role-play. 7 Listen to Ruby. How about you? Key Language: towel, crab, sandcastle, shovel, pail, shell; What are those? They’re (shells). What’s that? It’s a (crab).

1 Sing The Storytime Song . 2 Preview and predict with a Picture Walk. 3 Enjoy the story. 4 Listen to Ruby. Find your answer. Key Language: carrots, bananas, tomatoes, apples, fruit, veggies, eyes, arms, legs, ears, teeth; (Carrots) are good for (my eyes).

Unit 8

Unit 6

Chatty and cheerful, Marco the Parrot loves showing what he can do and inspires children to reflect proudly on their own progress.

Bring learning home Early Explorers builds strong home-school connections through projects, activities, and progress reports that families can enjoy together. Children share their discoveries, while families support their adventures. • Family letters share tips to support learning at home. • Assessment materials include mini-progress reports for each unit, and mid- and end-of-year reports. • Classroom projects and arts & crafts can be sent home to share with families.

Science Project

Lesson 10 Assessment

My Compost Bin

FPO

ch sh

Name:

1 Learn the steps to make a compost bin. 2. Get your materials to make a compost bin. Check. 3 Follow the steps to make your compost bin. 4 Draw your compost bin. Key Language: food scraps, compost

AB p 59 LSP p 82

Unit 6

Unit 8

1 2

FPO

Unit 6

For Teachers • Teacher’s Digital Student’s Book and Digital Activity Book Pack • Teacher’s Book (one book for all three levels) • Posters • Flashcards • Puppet

• Student’s Book with Digital Pack and Activity Book • Literacy and SEL Pad • Numeracy and STEM Pad For Students

Early Explorers

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Student's Book with Digital Pack and Activity Book

Student's Book with Digital Pack

Activity Book

Literacy and SEL Pad

Numeracy and STEM Pad

Teacher's Digital Student's Book Pack

Teacher's Digital Activity Book

All Levels

Teacher's Digital Student's Book and Digital Activity Book Pack

Teacher's Book

Posters

Flashcards

Puppet

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Early Explorers is part of the Macmillan Academic Pioneers Path , a complete English program that ensures seamless progression from preschool through secondary education. Our aligned approach and methodology ensure students gradually build on their knowledge and skills, leading to more eective learning and greater academic success.

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