English conversation & grammar
	100% English environment
	Efficient teaching techniques
	A happy environment

 

SQUIRRELS        KG1 – TKA
4-year-old children or kindergarten 1 (TKA) in a formal school with no English background.

Speech
The children are trained to speak sentences for practical situations with methods that are very engaging and motivating. Lots of role-plays, songs, and games accelerate learning, and make every session enjoyable. The children are encouraged to speak English among themselves at all times.

Reading
Squirrels learn to read words. Letters are taught later. These words are presented with flashcards. Lots of games motivate the children to read. This teaching method has proven to be the most suitable for young children and very efficient indeed.
Books: English Readers 1 & 2 + Blank Reader 1 + Storybooks: Can you see me? + Rhino’s bath for the whole year.

Writing
Squirrels practice writing by tracing letters, words and short phrases over dots. Their books become generally colorful and very beautiful.
Books: Squirrel Workbook 1 & 2. + I can write my ABC for the whole year.

Math
Rainbow uses math as a subject to teach English. The children learn counting in English. They also learn basic concepts of ‘classification’ (big – small; tall – short; etc.) directly in English.
Books: Squirrel math 1 & 2 for the whole year.

General knowledge
General knowledge is brought in to the children by using flashcards or storybooks. We have a collection of flashcards which covers lots of topics, such as plants, animals, profession, sports, etc. Teachers show these colorful flashcards with some short additional information.

Computers
Rainbow also teaches English with computers (1 child – 1 computer). The programs are carefully selected to fit the child’s level. Squirrels learn lots of vocabularies through computer games.

Evaluation
The evaluation helps the teacher to understand the strength and weaknesses of her pupils as well as her own. The teacher makes her teaching plan for the following period according to the results of the evaluation. The evaluation covers the material that is taught within the last three months. The parents get a report-book which states the marks and teachers’ observations about the child. The marks on the report-books are taken from daily observation, speech and written material.
 

RABBITS & DRAGON RABBITS        KG2 – TKB
Rabbits: 5 years old. English second year. (TKB)
Dragon Rabbits: 5 years old. Never learned English before. (TKB)

Speech
The children already speak simple English among each other in the classroom. It is a must for them to use 100% English anywhere in the school. The teaching system continues creating happy situations to encourage them to speak.

Reading
Rabbit children continue learning reading words and phrases. Letters are also taught. Spelling is taught through songs.
Books: English Readers 3 and 4 + Blank Reader 2 + Story books: Teddy’s balloon + My Daddy is fun + The busy giant for the whole year.
Readers 1 & 2 only for Dragon Rabbits for the whole year.

Writing
Rabbit children write longer words and sentences in their workbooks. Words they write are the same with the ones they practice in speech. Writing is still done by tracing dotted letters.
Books: Rabbit Workbook 1 & 2 for the whole year.

Math
Rabbits also learn English by doing math. Simple KG2 (TKB) arithmetic as well as simple classification concepts are taught directly in English.
Books: Rabbit math 1 and 2 for the whole year—for Rabbits only.
Squirrel’s math 1 & 2 for the whole year—for Dragon Rabbits.

General knowledge
Children are still given general knowledge by means of colorful flashcards. These flashcards cover many topics, such as vehicles, sickness, safety, etc. Teachers flash these flashcards while giving some simple information to let the children know more.

Computers
The Rabbit computer programs are designed to teach reading and syntax with a lot of fun. New vocabularies are also introduced through games. The computer session is always an exciting time.

Evaluation
The evaluation helps the teacher to understand the strength and weaknesses of her pupils as well as her own. The teacher makes her teaching plan for the following period according to the results of the evaluation. The evaluation covers the material that is taught within the last three months. Parents get report-books which state the marks and teachers’ observations about the child. The marks on the report-books are taken from the daily observation, speech and written material.

KOALAS & DRAGON KOALAS        Primary 1 – SD 1
Koalas: 6 years old. English third year. Primary 1(SD1).
Dragon Koalas: 6 years old. No English background. Primary 1 (SD1).

Most new students who come at that age have learnt some English in other schools but their level is generally so low and so inadequate in practical life that they have to start from level one. The children go through the first levels very fast getting the necessary skill they need to start speaking.

Speech
English is compulsory anywhere in the school. Key-sentences are introduced using dramas, songs, jokes, etc. The teachers create happy situations as incentive for the children to speak.

Reading
Koala children are able to read and make longer sentences. The children enjoy lots of little storybooks and English folk tales such as Puss in Boots and Lost in the Snow.
Books: Koalas: Reader Dragon 3 + Puss in boots + Lost in snow + A packet of seeds + Where is my teddy? + My dream — for the whole year.
Dragon Koalas: Reader Dragon 2 & 3 + A packet of seeds + Where is my Teddy? + My dream — for the whole year.

Writing
Koala children write the sentences they compose. A book guides them for more.
Books: Smurf Workbook 1 & 2 for the whole year.

Math & general knowledge
Rainbow teaches English through math and general knowledge. The math is easy enough to stimulate the child’s interest. General knowledge is still introduced with flashcards and used as themes of discussion.
Books: Koala math 1 & 2 for the whole year.

Computers
The Koala children enjoy a thrilling computer adventure that compels them to finish it by accomplishing lots of exercises. Reading and vocabulary improve a lot along the play.

Grammar
Grammar is introduced at this level. We do not teach grammar in a traditional way (teacher explains and then students do exercises). Rainbow teachers use interactive ways to teach grammar. Grammar at Rainbow school is never boring.
Books: Koala grammar 1 & 2 for the whole year.

Evaluation
The evaluation helps the teacher to understand the strength and weaknesses of her pupils as well as her own. The teacher makes her teaching plan for the following period according to the results of the evaluation. The evaluation covers the material that is taught within the last three months. The parents get a report-book which states the marks and teachers’ observations about the child. The marks on the report-books are taken from the daily observation, speech and written material.

 

Speech
Primary level - SD students speak only English in daily communication. The students get plenty of opportunities to participate in dramas with a short conversation related to daily life. Beside dramas and songs, students are presented always new activities to develop their communicational skill such as, group work, class discussion, pair work, etc. As the students improve their speaking skill they also develop self-confidence.
SD students are expected to speak English fluently anywhere in the school.

Reading
Primary level - SD students reading material includes many very exciting short stories, well-known fairy tales, carefully edited to fit their level and keep their interest focused. The excitement from the stories generally compels the students to read. They gradually develop reading skills, vocabulary as well as comprehension.

Writing
Smurf students write long sentences on their notebooks directly.
Tiger students practice writing short compositions.
Unicorn students write simple composition.
Ninja-Turtle students start to make longer composition with appropriate grammar structure.
Super-Ninja students learn to compose stories and conversations.

Grammar
Rainbow teaches grammar using attractive methods. The children are never bored.
Primary level – SD students learn grammar with computer programs as well as with books. The grammar books are carefully designed with reviewing sessions to guide the students step by step. Primary levels—SD students are demanded to use appropriate grammar both spoken and written.

Math
Smurfs (Primary 2 – SD2) also learn English by doing some math. The math is easy enough to stimulate the child’s interest. Solving problems provide lots of themes for discussion. Only Smurf students receive a math book.

Computers
Rainbow school uses computer programs for Primary level students to practice English more enjoyably. One student – one computer. The programs are designed to improve reading and listening. Vocabularies are also learnt the easy way with lots of fun. The students review their computer sessions in the classroom with their ‘computer’ book.

BOOKS SD     PRIMARY

SMURFS SD2     Primary 2

TIGERS SD3       Primary 3

UNICORNS SD4       Primary 4

NINJA TURTLES SD5      Primary 5

SUPER NINJAS SD6      Primary 6

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