Making new friends is an exciting part of every childās adventure. In New Friends, the second Pre-A0+ story from JOYup, children meet Ella, Dave, Mia and Tim as their journey together begins.
What happens in the story?
Ella and Dave are walking with Bunny when they meet Mia and Tim. The children greet one another, introduce themselves and quickly become new friends.
Together, they notice Bunnyās footprints and follow them towards JOYland Preschool. When they arrive, they meet their teacher, Ms Star, and begin a new adventure together.
Watch the story
As you watch, listen for the children introducing themselves and talking about Bunny.
Can you hear these phrases?
- Hello!
- Whatās your name?
- Iām Mia.
- Iām Tim.
- Itās Bunny!
- Bunny footprints!
- Iām Dave.
- Iām Ms Star.
Do not worry if you do not understand every word. Watch the characters, look at their expressions and use the pictures to help you understand what is happening.
Check your understanding
After watching, try answering these questions:
- Who does Ella meet?
- What are the childrenās names?
- Who is Bunny?
- What do the children find?
- Where do the children go?
- Who do they meet at preschool?
You can also pause the video and repeat the charactersā sentences aloud.
Practise introducing yourself
Now try using the language from the story:
Hello! Iām [your name].
Whatās your name?
Nice to meet you!
Practise saying the sentences with a parent, teacher or friend.
Continue the story in JOYup
In the JOYup app, children continue learning the vocabulary and phrases introduced in the story through interactive games and exercises involving listening, reading, writing and speaking.
The same language appears in different activities, helping learners understand it, remember it and gradually begin using it themselves.
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