Super minds剑桥超级大脑是一门精彩的课程，旨在培养年轻学习者的思维能力，并增强他们的记忆力，帮助他们在学习英语的过程中不断进步。
本课程由一支备受尊敬的作者团队精心打造，旨在帮助您的学习者在每个学习阶段充分发挥潜能。课程中，拥有特殊能力的动人角色将陪伴学习者完成七个级别的学习。随着学生的成长，角色们也在成长，每两个级别都会出现新的面孔。通过生动的故事、富有创意的活动和CLIL内容，孩子们将掌握课堂学习和人生冒险中不可或缺的生活技能。帮助您的小学习者成为拥有超强思维能力和社会价值观的超级大脑！
主要特点
通过关注生活和语言技能的问题和活动，培养孩子的批判性思维和创造性思维能力。
通过“思考与学习”的CLIL内容，帮助您的孩子在他们正在学习的其他科目的背景下理解英语。
确保学生通过遵循Pre A1 Starters、A1 Movers、A2 Flyers和A2 Key for Schools的教学大纲学习相关词汇。
方法论与研究
自然拼读法
什么是自然拼读法？合成自然拼读法与分析自然拼读法有何不同？自然拼读法示例课程是什么样的？Karen Elliott在她对自然拼读法的简短介绍中，不仅提供了该主题的理论概述，还提供了各种专业经验水平的教师都会觉得有用的实用技巧。
Karen Elliott撰写的《自然拼读法：入门》对于希望熟悉自然拼读法、其原理、优势和最佳实践的教师来说是完美的入门指南。这篇简短的介绍还尝试解答自然拼读法教学中的一些常见挑战，并为教师提供示例课程供其尝试。
自然拼读法：入门，Karen Elliott撰写
思维技能
思维技能是年轻学习者发展的关键。因此，Super Minds在各个级别都融入了“思维”活动。正如专家赫伯特·普赫塔 (Herbert Puchta) 所说：“如果你定期培养孩子的思维能力，他们的思维能力发展也会增强他们的认知资源。当孩子们习惯于系统地运用他们的思维能力时，他们就会获得积极的学习体验，并逐渐学会享受更具挑战性的任务。最终，他们的自信心也会增强。”
阅读这本由赫伯特·普赫塔 (Herbert Puchta) 撰写的综合手册，了解更多关于思维能力究竟是什么以及如何在英语课堂中提升思维能力的信息。
Cambridge Super Minds (1st Edition) – 详细介绍
1. 产品概述
《Super Minds》是剑桥大学出版社专为6-12岁儿童研发的英语学习课程，第一版于2012年推出。这套教材以”全脑开发“为核心理念，将语言学习与认知能力培养相结合，通过跨学科内容激发学生的创造力、记忆力和批判性思维。
2. 核心特色
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认知技能培养：
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每单元包含记忆力训练游戏
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逻辑思维练习（如排序、分类）
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创造性任务（故事创作、角色扮演）
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跨学科学习(CLIL)：
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科学（如植物生长周期）
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数学（基础运算应用）
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艺术与手工（制作面具、绘画）
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社会情感教育(SEL)：
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团队合作活动
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情绪管理情景练习
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渐进式语法教学：
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通过歌曲和故事自然引入语法
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螺旋式复习体系
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3. 教材结构
七个级别（Starter-Level 6）对应CEFR Pre-A1至A2：
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学生包：
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学生用书（含贴纸和剪贴活动）
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练习册
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在线学习账号
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教师资源：
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教师用书（分步教案）
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闪卡/挂图
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互动白板软件
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典型单元构成（以Level 3为例）：
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词汇呈现（动画故事引入）
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语法歌曲（TPR教学法）
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思维训练（记忆游戏）
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CLIL板块（科学实验指导）
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价值观教育（情景讨论）
4. 数字资源
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Super Minds Online：
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互动游戏
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可下载worksheets
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学习进度追踪
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Class Audio：
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专业录音室录制
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包含所有对话、歌曲和听力
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5. 教学建议
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低龄学生（Starter-Level 1）：
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每节课不超过2个新游戏
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多用实物教具
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高阶学生（Level 5-6）：
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增加项目式学习
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引入简单调研任务
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6. 版本对比
| 特性 | 第一版 | 第二版 |
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| 插图风格 | 传统手绘 | 3D动画 |
| 数字资源 | 基础在线游戏 | 增强现实(AR) |
| 歌曲数量 | 每单元1首 | 新增remix版本 |
7. 适用场景
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国际学校小学部
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课外英语培训机构
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家庭教育补充
8. 用户反馈
优势：
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活动设计能有效维持注意力
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价值观教育内容实用
待改进：
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部分科学实验需提前准备材料
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高阶别语法练习量较少
Cambridge Super Minds (1st Edition) – Complete Overview
1. Product Overview
Super Minds is a seven-level English course (Starter to Level 6) published by Cambridge University Press in 2012 for young learners aged 6-12. The series uniquely combines language learning with cognitive skill development, fostering creativity, memory, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth through an engaging “whole brain” approach.
2. Key Features
Cognitive Skill Development
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Memory games in every unit
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Logical thinking exercises (sequencing, categorization)
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Creative tasks (storytelling, role-plays)
Cross-Curricular Learning (CLIL)
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Science (e.g., plant life cycles)
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Math (applied arithmetic)
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Arts & Crafts (mask-making, drawing)
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Teamwork activities
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Emotion management scenarios
Grammar Progression
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Introduced naturally through songs and stories
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Spiral review system for reinforcement
3. Course Structure
Levels: Starter (Pre-A1) to Level 6 (A2)
Student Components
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Pupil’s Book (with stickers & cut-out activities)
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Workbook
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Online Learning Account
Teacher Resources
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Teacher’s Book (step-by-step lesson plans)
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Flashcards/Posters
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Interactive Whiteboard Software
Sample Unit Flow (Level 3)
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Vocabulary Presentation (animated story)
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Grammar Song (TPR method)
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Thinking Skill (memory challenge)
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CLIL Section (science experiment)
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Values Education (discussion)
4. Digital Resources
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Super Minds Online:
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Interactive games
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Printable worksheets
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Progress tracking
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Class Audio:
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Professionally recorded dialogues/songs
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5. Teaching Recommendations
Young Learners (Starter–Level 1)
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Limit to 2 new games per lesson
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Use realia (physical objects)
Older Students (Levels 5–6)
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Add project-based tasks
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Introduce simple research activities
6. Edition Comparison
| Feature | 1st Edition | 2nd Edition |
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| Art Style | Hand-drawn | 3D animated |
| Digital Tools | Basic online games | AR activities |
| Songs | 1 per unit | Added remix versions |
7. Ideal For
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International primary schools
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Language training centers
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Homeschooling supplements
8. User Feedback
Strengths
✔️ Activities sustain engagement
✔️ Practical values education
Considerations
⚠️ Some science experiments require prep
⚠️ Higher-level grammar practice could be expanded
Super Minds
Are you ready to become one of the Super Minds?
Super Minds is an exciting course that develops young learners’ thinking skills and sharpens their memory, as they learn English.
This course has been written by a well-respected team of authors, and is carefully crafted to help your learners reach their full potential at each stage of their learning. Engaging characters, each with special powers, accompany learners on their journey through seven levels. As the students grow, so do the characters, and new faces are introduced every two levels. Through lively stories, creative activities and CLIL content, children develop the life skills that are integral for the classroom and life’s adventures. Help your young learners become super minds, with super thinking skills and social values!
Key Features
Develop children’s critical and creative thinking skills, through questions and activities that focus on both life and language skills.
Help your young learners understand English in the context of other subjects they’re learning about, through Think and Learn CLIL content.
Ensure pupils learn relevant vocabulary, through a syllabus that follows Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers and A2 Key for Schools.
Methodology and Research
Phonics
What is phonics? How is synthetic phonics different to analytic phonics? What does an example phonics lesson look like? In her short introduction to the phonics approach Karen Elliott provides a theoretical overview of the subject as well as practical tips that teachers of all levels of professional experience will find helpful.
Phonics: Introduction by Karen Elliott is a perfect first step for teachers who wish to become familiar with the approach, its principles, benefits and best practice. This short introduction also tries to answer some of the common challenges of teaching with phonics, as well as providing teachers with a sample lesson to try.
Phonics: Introduction by Karen Elliott
Thinking Skills
Thinking skills are key to young learners’ development. That is why Super Minds incorporates ‘thinking’ activities all throughout the levels. As expert Herbert Puchta puts it:
“If you work on children’s thinking skills on a regular basis, the development of their thinking skills will also enhance their cognitive resources. When children get used to systematically applying their thinking skills, they will go through positive learning experiences, and they will gradually learn to enjoy more challenging tasks. As a result, their self-confidence will grow.”
Read this comprehensive booklet, written by Herbert Puchta, for more information about what exactly is thinking skills and how they can be enhanced in the English language teaching classroom.
Developing Thinking Skills in the Young Learners’ classroom
