Kid’s Box 充满了精彩的创意,能够激发您和您的学生的学习兴趣!这套六级课程不仅能让孩子们自信地开启英语学习之旅,还能让老师们的课堂学习充满乐趣。Kid’s Box 不仅适合大众使用,还全面涵盖了剑桥少儿英语 (YLE) 考试的教学大纲。课程通过引人入胜的故事来讲解新语言,学生们一定会喜欢,并通过精彩的歌曲和活动进行练习,让学习过程充满乐趣。核心语言会持续修订和循环利用,帮助孩子们建立自信;此外,课程注重交流活动,确保孩子们在轻松有趣的环境中运用所学语言。可爱的 Star 家族成员将为低龄学习者带来无限乐趣,而丰富的补充材料则为老师提供了所需的所有额外活动。
主要特色
独特的“跟蒙蒂说”(1 级和 2 级)、“跟斯特拉说”(3 级和 4 级)和“说得对”(5 级和 6 级)发音模块,帮助孩子们在轻松愉快的语境中练习发音。
“我们的世界”跨学科文化模块(1 级和 2 级)帮助孩子们拓展对课堂外世界的认知。主题模块(3 级至 6 级)为学生提供通过英语学习其他科目的入门知识。
2、4 和 6 级的 YLE 类测试有助于评估孩子们的学习进度,并帮助他们熟悉 YLE 考试的格式。
互动 DVD 以有趣且令人难忘的方式强化目标语言,让语言在课堂上焕然一新。
《Kid’s Box 第二版》 是剑桥大学出版社(Cambridge University Press)推出的一套专为 儿童英语学习者 设计的经典教材,适合 5-12岁 学生,覆盖英语初级到中级水平(CEFR Pre-A1至A2)。教材以趣味性为核心,结合游戏、歌曲、故事和互动活动,激发儿童学习兴趣,同时系统培养听、说、读、写四大技能。
一、教材结构与级别划分
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适用年龄与级别
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Kid’s Box Starter: 学前儿童(5-6岁),Pre-A1
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Kid’s Box 1-6级: 对应小学阶段(6-12岁),逐步覆盖A1至A2水平
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每个级别对应一学年课程,内容螺旋式递进,确保语言复现与巩固。
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单元主题设计
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每级包含 12个单元,主题贴近儿童生活,如家庭、学校、动物、节日等。
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每单元围绕一个趣味故事展开(如外星人角色“Monty”的冒险),融入跨学科内容(CLIL)。
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二、第二版的主要更新与特色
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强化数字资源
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在线学习平台(Cambridge One): 提供互动游戏、动画视频、可下载练习和自动批改功能。
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互动白板软件(Interactive Whiteboard Software): 支持课堂互动教学,包含可拖拽活动、电子闪卡和歌曲动画。
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移动端适配: 学生可通过App复习词汇和句型。
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新增内容与活动
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价值观教育(Values): 每单元设计“价值观小故事”,培养社交与情感技能(如分享、合作)。
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自然拼读(Phonics): 新增系统化的拼读练习,帮助儿童掌握发音规则。
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考试准备: 融入剑桥少儿英语考试(Starters/Movers/Flyers)题型,提升应试信心。
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多感官学习体验
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歌曲与律动: 每单元包含原创歌曲,搭配动作指导,增强记忆。
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手工艺与贴纸任务: 通过剪贴、涂色等活动巩固语言点。
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三、教材配套资源
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学生用书(Pupil’s Book)
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全彩设计,包含故事、歌曲、游戏和贴纸页。
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每单元结尾设“复习页”(Review)和自我评估笑脸表。
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练习册(Activity Book)
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提供书写练习、涂色任务和家庭作业,强化课堂所学。
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教师用书(Teacher’s Book)
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详细教案、课堂活动建议和差异化教学策略。
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包含学生用书和练习册的完整答案。
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补充教具
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闪卡(Flashcards): 图片与词汇卡片,用于课堂游戏。
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手偶(Puppet): 角色“Monty”手偶,鼓励学生开口对话。
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挂图与海报(Posters): 视觉化呈现词汇和语法规则。
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四、教学理念与优势
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“Learning through Play”
通过游戏化学习降低焦虑感,例如:-
TPR(全身反应法): 结合动作学习指令(如“Jump!” “Clap!”)。
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角色扮演: 用对话卡片模拟真实场景(如购物、问路)。
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跨学科整合(CLIL)
将英语与科学、数学、艺术等学科结合,例如:-
学习动物名称时引入栖息地知识。
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通过数数游戏练习英文数字。
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包容性与差异化
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活动设计兼顾不同学习风格(视觉、听觉、动觉)。
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提供“扩展任务”满足高水平学生需求。
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五、适用场景与用户反馈
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适用场景:
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国际学校、语言培训机构的小班教学。
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家庭自学(搭配在线资源)。
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用户评价:
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教师:“学生沉迷于Monty的故事,课堂参与度显著提升。”
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家长:“孩子每天主动唱教材里的英文歌,进步肉眼可见!”
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六、与其他剑桥教材的衔接
学完《Kid’s Box》6级后,可无缝衔接:
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剑桥少儿英语考试(YLE): 直接对应Starters(1-2级)、Movers(3-4级)、Flyers(5-6级)。
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中学阶段教材: 如《Think》或《Prepare!》,延续任务型学习风格。
Kid’s Box is a six-level course for young learners.
Kid’s Box is bursting with bright ideas to inspire you and your pupils! This six-level course gives children a confident start to learning English, and makes lessons a joy for teachers. Perfect for general use, Kid’s Box also fully covers the syllabus of the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) tests. New language is presented through amusing stories that your students will adore and practised with fantastic songs and activities, making the learning process a delight. Key language is continuously revised and recycled, helping to build children’s confidence, and a focus on communicative activities ensures that children use the language they have learned in a fun, ‘no-pressure’ context. The loveable members of the Star family will delight young learners, while an extensive range of supplementary materials provides the teacher with all the extra activities they need.
Key features
UNIQUE ‘Say it with Monty’ (Levels 1 and 2), ‘Say it with Stella’ (Levels 3 and 4) and ‘Say it right’ (Levels 5 and 6) pronunciation sections help children to practise their pronunciation in a non-threatening context.
‘Our world’ cross-curricular culture sections (Levels 1 and 2) help build on children’s knowledge of the world outside the classroom. Topic sections (Levels 3 to 6) give pupils an introduction to learning other subjects through English.
YLE type tests in levels 2, 4 and 6 help to assess the children’s progress, and familiarize them with the format of the YLE exam.
The interactive DVD reinforces target language in a fun and memorable way and brings language to life in the classroom.
Kid’s Box Second Edition is a popular English language course for young learners published by Cambridge University Press, designed for children aged 5–12 and covering levels from Pre-A1 to A2 on the CEFR scale. Combining playfulness with structured learning, the series uses games, songs, stories, and interactive activities to engage children while systematically developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
1. Course Structure & Levels
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Age Groups & Levels
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Kid’s Box Starter: Preschoolers (5–6 years), Pre-A1
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Kid’s Box Levels 1–6: Primary school learners (6–12 years), progressing from A1 to A2
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Each level corresponds to one academic year, with spiral progression for language reinforcement.
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Unit Themes
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12 units per level, featuring child-friendly topics like family, school, animals, and festivals.
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Units revolve around fun stories (e.g., adventures of the alien character “Monty”) and integrate cross-curricular content (CLIL).
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2. Key Updates & Features in the Second Edition
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Enhanced Digital Resources
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Online Learning Platform (Cambridge One): Interactive games, animated videos, downloadable worksheets, and auto-graded exercises.
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Interactive Whiteboard Software: Drag-and-drop activities, digital flashcards, and animated songs for classroom engagement.
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Mobile App: Vocabulary and sentence practice on smartphones or tablets.
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New Content & Activities
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Values Education: Each unit includes a “Values story” to teach social-emotional skills (e.g., sharing, teamwork).
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Phonics Practice: Systematic phonics exercises to build pronunciation and decoding skills.
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Exam Preparation: Aligns with Cambridge Young Learners English Tests (YLE) formats (Starters/Movers/Flyers).
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Multi-Sensory Learning
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Songs & Movement: Original songs with choreographed actions to boost retention.
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Crafts & Stickers: Hands-on activities like coloring and sticker tasks to reinforce language.
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3. Supplementary Materials
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Pupil’s Book
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Full-color design with stories, songs, games, and sticker pages.
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End-of-unit “Review” sections and self-assessment smiley charts.
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Activity Book
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Writing practice, coloring tasks, and homework exercises.
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Teacher’s Book
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Detailed lesson plans, activity ideas, and differentiation strategies.
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Full answer keys for the Pupil’s and Activity Books.
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Classroom Tools
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Flashcards: Image and vocabulary cards for games.
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Puppet: Monty the alien puppet to encourage speaking.
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Posters: Visual aids for vocabulary and grammar rules.
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4. Teaching Philosophy & Strengths
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Learning Through Play
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Reduces anxiety via games and activities:
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TPR (Total Physical Response): Actions paired with commands (e.g., “Jump!”).
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Role-Play: Dialogue cards for real-life scenarios (e.g., shopping).
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CLIL Integration
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Connects English with science, math, and art:
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Learning animal names while exploring habitats.
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Counting games to practice numbers.
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Inclusivity & Differentiation
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Activities cater to visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners.
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Extension tasks for advanced students.
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5. Target Audience & Feedback
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Ideal For:
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International schools and language centers (small-group teaching).
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Homeschooling (with digital resources).
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User Reviews:
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Teachers: “Students are hooked on Monty’s stories—participation has skyrocketed!”
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Parents: “My child sings the songs from the book every day. Their progress is amazing!”
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6. Progression Pathways
After completing Kid’s Box Level 6, learners can advance to:
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Cambridge YLE Exams: Directly aligns with Starters (Levels 1–2), Movers (Levels 3–4), and Flyers (Levels 5–6).
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Secondary Courses: Transition to series like Think or Prepare! for task-based learning continuity.