Can you guess the owl’s name? 🦉🔤
In Name Hunt, Ella, Dave, Mia and Tim have a new challenge to solve.
Their new feathered friend gives them a clue: find four cards, name the pictures and use the letters to discover her name.
This Pre-A0+ English story introduces simple school vocabulary and everyday phrases naturally through pictures, actions and a playful mystery.
The children meet their new owl friend and receive a special challenge.
Four cards are hidden around the preschool. Ella, Dave, Mia and Tim search together, finding them one by one.
Each card shows a familiar school-related picture:
The children name the pictures and look carefully at the letters.
When all four cards are finally together, they discover the answer to the mystery:
Coco!
And their new friend confirms:
“My name is Coco.”
As you watch, listen for these words and phrases:
Do not worry if you do not understand every word. Look at the pictures, the characters and their actions. The story gives you clues that help you understand the meaning.
After watching, try answering these questions:
You can also pause the video and repeat the words and sentences aloud.
Look around your room or classroom and practise saying:
school
book
pencil
board
Then try using the words in a simple guessing game.
What is it?
It’s a book!
What is it?
It’s a pencil!
You can also practise introducing yourself:
What’s your name?
My name is…
In the JOYup app, children continue practising the vocabulary and phrases introduced in the story through interactive games and activities involving listening, reading, writing and speaking.
The same language returns in different contexts, helping learners understand it, remember it and gradually begin using it themselves.
Your first lesson is free. No time limit.
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