English for Kids-Starter B
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Oxford Beehive – Starter B
(Units 5 – 8)
💬 Course Description
General Overview
Oxford Beehive Starter B helps children progress from simple words to full sentences in fun, meaningful contexts. It strengthens communication skills, introduces new grammar and phonics (letters M–Z), and develops curiosity through songs, stories, and creative activities.
Level Starter B Focus
Starter B (Units 5 – 8) introduces language about actions, sea animals, the body, and family celebrations. Learners practise expressing what they can do, describing animals and people, and showing appreciation for their family. Stories reinforce values such as pride, respect, creativity, and teamwork.
Learners encounter:
• 🎵 Songs and chants that reinforce language rhythm and memory
• 🔤 Phonics focus on letters M–Z
• 📚 Stories that teach values and self-expression
• 🤝 Team tasks and creative activities for communication growth
🎓 Skills Focus
Listening · Speaking · Reading · Writing · Grammar · Phonics · Vocabulary
💡 Social-Emotional Themes
Pride · Respect · Creativity · Teamwork · Confidence
🌟 Tagline
Starter B – Growing with English!
Exploring the world through language, movement, and imagination.
📘 Learning Outcomes Summary
By the end of Starter B, learners will be able to —
- Talk about actions and abilities using “I can …” sentences.
- Name and describe sea animals and their features.
- Identify and talk about body parts.
- Describe family members and celebrations.
- Recognize and pronounce letters M–Z.
- Show confidence and creativity through songs and stories.
🧩 Unit-by-Unit Descriptions
| Unit | Title | Focus & Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 | Let’s Play! | Topic: Actions. Functional language: Is it my turn? Yes, it is. Grammar: I can … / I can’t … Phonics: Mm/Nn/Oo. Numbers: 13–14. Story: I Can Dance! – Be proud of what you can do. |
| Unit 6 | Sea Animals | Topic: Sea animals. Functional language: Look at the …! Wow! Grammar: There’s a … / It’s … Phonics: Pp/Qq/Rr. Numbers: 15–16. Story: There’s a Fish! – Respect all animals. |
| Unit 7 | My Body | Topic: Parts of the body. Functional language: Touch your …! OK. Grammar: I’ve got (a) … / I’ve got (two) … Phonics: Ss/Tt/Uu/Vv. Numbers: 17–18. Story: Let’s Draw a Monster! – Be creative. |
| Unit 8 | Let’s Celebrate! | Topics: Family and jobs. Functional language: This is for you. Thank you. Who’s this? He’s/She’s my … Grammar: He’s/She’s a … Phonics: Ww/Xx/Yy/Zz. Numbers: 19–20. Story: A Surprise! – Work together with your family. |
📖 Unit-by-Unit & Lesson-by-Lesson Overview
Unit 5 – Let’s Play!
1️⃣ Lesson 1 – Words: Actions
2️⃣ Lesson 2 – Grammar: I can … / I can’t …
3️⃣ Lesson 3 – Words & Grammar: Abilities (Can you …? Yes, I can. No, I can’t.)
4️⃣ Lesson 4 – Numbers: 13–14
5️⃣ Lesson 5 – Story: I Can Dance! (Be proud of what you can do)
6️⃣ Lesson 6 – Phonics: Mm, Nn, Oo
Unit 6 – Sea Animals
1️⃣ Lesson 1 – Words: Sea animals
2️⃣ Lesson 2 – Grammar: There’s a …
3️⃣ Lesson 3 – Words & Grammar: Adjectives (It’s big/small …)
4️⃣ Lesson 4 – Numbers: 15–16
5️⃣ Lesson 5 – Story: There’s a Fish! (Respect all animals)
6️⃣ Lesson 6 – Phonics: Pp, Qq, Rr
Unit 7 – My Body
1️⃣ Lesson 1 – Words: Parts of the body
2️⃣ Lesson 2 – Grammar: I’ve got (a) … / I’ve got (two) …
3️⃣ Lesson 3 – Words & Grammar: Talking about body parts
4️⃣ Lesson 4 – Numbers: 17–18
5️⃣ Lesson 5 – Story: Let’s Draw a Monster! (Be creative)
6️⃣ Lesson 6 – Phonics: Ss, Tt, Uu, Vv
Unit 8 – Let’s Celebrate!
1️⃣ Lesson 1 – Words: Family and celebration vocabulary
2️⃣ Lesson 2 – Grammar: He’s/She’s a … and Who’s this?
3️⃣ Lesson 3 – Words & Grammar: Jobs and family roles
4️⃣ Lesson 4 – Numbers: 19–20
5️⃣ Lesson 5 – Story: A Surprise! (Work together with your family)
6️⃣ Lesson 6 – Phonics: Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz
