New Releases by Opal Dunn

A practical teacher guide book for teaching young children to read and write in English.

A practical teacher guide book for teaching spoken English to young children

A practical teacher guide book for teaching spoken English to young children Easy to read and full of practical information, Introducing English to Young Children: Spoken Language explains how very young and young children begin to acquire English, suggesting how teachers and parents can 'tune into' young children's developmental needs and support them. * Introduces lesson plans and a wide selection of useful oral activities for 3- to 8-year-olds.* Includes tips for classroom management* Contains projects, games and simple picture books that can be used from the first lessons* Includes essential information on the expectations and needs of children in the classroom and oral language acquisition Suitable for teachers of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience

This fascinating collection of rhymes and games from all over the world helps children develop socially and emotionally while having fun. The games are favourites from the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa, and reflect the similarities and differences of how children play. Grouped according to type - for instance, "Easy Peasy Games" and "You're It!" - each includes clear instructions for parents, teachers, and carers on how to demonstrate the games and how to manage children's play effectively. Susan Winter's charming illustrations, featuring an international cast of characters, capture all the joyful spirit of children at play.

Invites youngsters to learn Spanish by lifting the flaps to see the English translations of the words Leo, a cat who speaks only Spanish, says as he goes to school.

This book of twenty lively number rhymes and rhyme games will help pre-school children to develop and extend numeracy skills while having fun. The rhymes encompass addition up to 10, subtraction, sequencing, pairs, odds and evens and sharing. Each spread has a different visual theme, including Toyshop, Garden and Space. The illustrations are full of warmth and comic detail, and the rhymes are preceded by notes to the parent or carer on how to play along with the rhymes.

Children will love learning their first Spanish words and phrases with Leo, the skateboarding cat in this dual language classic! An exciting story with lift-up-flaps and vibrant illustrations introduce children to conversational phrases they'll want to learn and use. With tips for adults, a vocabulary list and an additional language game, El Gato Leo Comes to Play is a fun and effective way for young children to start learning Spanish.

Opal Dunn provides a fun and effective way for very young children to start learning the basics of the French language. Lift-the-flaps have the French word on top and the translation underneath, so children can learn through interaction. A game and a list of all the French vocabulary used is at the end.

This book/cassette pack encourages children to imitate sounds they hear in order to develop a good French accent, and absorb the fluency of the language. A wide range of rhymes, from the countryside to the market place, are featured. Opal Dunn is the author of Mr Bear's Book of Rhymes.

These simple brightly illustrated baby books help you recognise the language of your baby. Each action or gesture means something. Your baby can communicate in a non-verbal way.

These simple brightly illustrated baby books help you recognise the language of your baby. Each action or gesture means something. Your baby can communicate in a non-verbal way.

Learn how to understand your baby better by sharing these fun bright specially-researched board books. Your baby can communicate through actions. A big smile is way of saying 'Hello'.

An enjoyable selection of interactive rhymes, graded for use according to age, from young babies to three year-olds. Opal Dunn's wide experience as a language consultant has enabled her to make this a very practical anthology, including suggestions for play activities to accompany the rhymes. Here is a book full of laughter and fun that will help children who are learning to speak, and will also lay the foundations for future reading skills.

From an expert in children's language development, a handsome collection of the games children play around the world. Children love games. Learning to play games helps children grow and thrive, boosting language development and showing them how to cooperate and take turns. Games improve a child's physical coordination and offer a gentle lesson about winning and losing. Language specialist Opal Dunn has brought together a fascinating selection of games from the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. These are grouped according to type (for instance, "Easy Peasy Games" and "You're It!"), and include instruction for parents, teachers and caregivers on how to demonstrate the games and how to manage children's play effectively. Charming illustrations, featuring an international cast of characters, capture all the joyful spirit of play.

Spring/Summer 2000

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Set includes tips on teaching your child a foreign language through songs, games, and rhymes. Also includes a french phrase book, french storybook with listening cassette, and a french flash card pack.

Board book, with press-out car attached to front cover with ribbon.

Children participate in the story as they press out the big, colorful train on the front cover and track its journey as it travels through the book. Full color.

This activity-based language pack of first words and phrases in French comes in a sturdy cardboard carton which stores all the contents of the pack. It consists of a Word Book, an Activity Book, an audio cassette, 4 Game Cards and 24 Playing Cards.

Detailed illustrations and simple verses show how important rhymes can be in teaching young children a foreign language. All rhymes are child-oriented, featuring amusing animals and active kids. The cassette contains lively tunes with all the words clearly pronounced.

A pop out of Panda can be moved from page to page and matched to the outline shapes as Panda travels from the bamboo to the den. Suggested level: preschool.