Teaching ESL Alphabet to Children
The Student Reader is written for children under the age of seven.
The large print text containing the key words for the letter being introduced will introduce the children to reading. Reading expectations will vary according to the age of the children. Some will start to read, while many will need to participate in the activities and exercises provided. However, the sentences provided on the pages should be read to the children and repeated by the children a number of times. We suggest that the children place a marker under each sentence as they repeat it.
Adapt the instructions for all pages to meet the needs of your students.
Children learn their first language by listening and repeating what they hear. It is important that they have many opportunities to listen to and repeat the English sentences. Although many animals and birds are shown and used as examples of initial letter sounds, the children will not memorize the names of all of these. We suggest that during the listening exercises only, the teacher stress the first sound of each word.
Explain that each letter has a name, just as they have names and each letter makes a sound.

The Alphabet A to L
This book introduces the alphabet from A to L and the numbers from 1 – 10.
Includes:
- Student book – 37 pages
- Teacher’s Guide Book – 28 pages
- Glossary — 142 new words
- Colorful games and activities suitable for lamination – use over and over!
- Print as many copies as required
- Download PDF immediately after purchase
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The Alphabet 2 – M to Z
This book introduces the alphabet from M to Z. Includes colorful activities and Picture Bingo games. Rhyming words are introduced.
Includes:
- Student book – 42 pages
- Teacher’s Guide Book – 30 pages
- Glossary — 153 new words
- Colorful games and activities suitable for lamination – use over and over!
- Print as many copies as required
- Download PDF immediately after purchase
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ESL Animals 1 – Alphabet From A To L
This Series offers a unique approach to introducing the English Alphabet to ESL/EFL students, aged 7 to 10 years. Presented in a graphics novel format, it is assumed that they are ready to listen, understand, speak and read a second language. The Student Reader can be used for many classes as the children don’t write in it. This book is suitable for children beginning to learn English at ages 7 – 10.
Includes:
- Student book – 31 pages
- The Teacher’s Guide provides 122 pages offering 4 Picture Bingo games plus 4 Tests.
- The Workbook has 33 pages that include listening, phonics, printing and decision making.
- 3 books – Total 196 pages
- Print as many copies as required
- Download PDF immediately after purchase
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ESL Animals 2 – Alphabet From M To Z
This Series offers a unique approach to introducing the English Alphabet to ESL/EFL students, aged 7 to 10 years. Presented in a graphics novel format, it is assumed that they are ready to listen, understand, speak and read a second language. The Student Reader can be used for many classes as the children don’t write in it. This book is suitable for children beginning to learn English at ages 7 – 10.
Includes:
- The Student Reader has 31 colorful pages.
- The Workbook has 34 pages that include listening, phonics, printing and decision making.
- The Teacher’s Guide provides 97 pages.
- The three books comprise 161 pages.
- Colorful games and activities suitable for lamination – use over and over!
- Print as many copies as required
- Download PDF immediately after purchase
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Includes:
ESL Animals Book 1 – The Alphabet A – L
ESL Animals Book 2 – The Alphabet M – Z
Over 360 pages and 26 fun and engaging lessons with Student Reader, Student Workbook and Teacher Guide