Welcome to Young Learners Curriculum
Hi, I’m Brenda, the founder and visionary behind Young Learners Curriculum. As a teacher, curriculum designer, mentor, and public speaker, I have dedicated my career to transforming education for young learners, their parents, and educators.
The Story Behind Young Learners Curriculum
The journey to creating these dynamic resources began over 27 years ago with my passion for helping children thrive. As a classroom teacher, in a private tri-lingual school, I saw firsthand the challenges students, parents, and teachers face in creating a meaningful and personalized educational experience.
I wanted to bridge the gap between traditional teaching methods and the diverse needs of young learners, ensuring every child had access to engaging, adaptable, and effective learning materials. That’s how the Young Learners Curriculum was born it is a blend of innovative resources, creative teaching strategies, and practical tools that empower everyone involved in a child’s education
How Young Learners Curriculum Helps Teachers & Parents
For Teachers
We provide resources and training that make teaching easier, more effective, and enjoyable. From custom lesson plans to classroom management tips, and here to support you every step of the way.
For Parents
We partner with families to guide their children’s educational journey, offering resources, strategies, and a listening ear to ensure success at home and beyond.
For Students
At the heart of it all is my commitment to the children by helping them develop a love for learning and the confidence to achieve their dreams.
English lessons children love to learn from.
Interactive curricula and complete learning adventures that help teachers save time and young learners speak with confidence.
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Why Choose Young Learners Curriculum?
Dynamic Resources
Designed to spark curiosity and adapt to each learner’s needs.
Experience You Can Trust
Years of teaching and curriculum design have equipped me with the tools to make education effective and accessible.
Holistic Approach
Focusing on academic, social, and emotional growth for well-rounded development.
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Explore engaging interactive stories, curriculum samples, and professional development resources. Perfect for educators and learners of all levels!”
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FAQ
How is your curriculum different from all the others?
Our curriculum was developed by an educator with over 25 years of in-class and online experience. It was professionally designed to follow a clear scope and sequence. With so many years of experience to understand exactly what an online learner needs. As of now, most students are digital learners and need to be stimulated through music, gifs, videos, and sounds along with the teacher. We follow multiple intelligent approaches and make sure to use Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy with different styles of learning to match a wider audience of learners as it’s not a one size fits all method.
How can I assess my students?
Unlock Student Potential with Cambridge Quick Online Tests!
Elevate your teaching experience and propel your students toward success by integrating Cambridge’s Quick Online Tests into your classroom! Here’s why it’s a game-changer:
1. Instant Insights, Real Progress:
- Receive immediate feedback on your students’ performance.
- Pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement with detailed analytics.
2. Tailored Learning Paths:
- Leverage personalized reports to customize your teaching approach.
- Identify specific language skills that need reinforcement and adapt your lessons accordingly.
3. Exam Simulation for Confidence Building:
- Familiarize students with the format and structure of Cambridge exams.
- Boost confidence by replicating the exam experience in a controlled, supportive environment.
4. Time-Efficient Assessment:
- Save valuable teaching time with quick, efficient online assessments.
- Focus more on targeted interventions and tailored lesson plans.
5. Benchmark Against Global Standards:
- Align your teaching to internationally recognized language proficiency standards.
- Showcase your students’ achievements on a global scale.
6. Adaptive Learning Strategies:
- Identify learning styles and preferences through test insights.
- Implement adaptive teaching strategies for a more effective and enjoyable learning experience.
7. Motivate Through Recognition:
- Celebrate student accomplishments with certificates and badges.
- Foster a sense of achievement and motivation within your classroom.
8. Stay Current with Evolving Standards:
- Cambridge tests are designed to reflect the latest language learning trends.
- Ensure your students are well-prepared for the ever-evolving linguistic landscape.
9. Seamless Integration into Your Curriculum:
- Easily incorporate quick online tests into your existing lesson plans.
- Enhance the overall effectiveness of your teaching without disruption.
10. Elevate Your Professional Profile:
- Showcase your commitment to quality education by using globally recognized assessments.
- Set yourself apart as an educator dedicated to preparing students for success in language proficiency.
Don’t just assess – transform the learning experience with Cambridge’s Quick Online Tests! Your students deserve the best, and so do you. Upgrade your teaching toolkit today!
How can your Interactive Stories help with B1 Preliminary formerly known as PET exam prep?
Creating interactive stories at the B1 level can be a valuable resource for teachers preparing students for the Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary formerly known as (PET) exam. Here are some ways in which your interactive stories can assist teachers in this preparation:
Language Proficiency: Interactive stories at the B1 level provide students with an opportunity to practice and reinforce their language skills. Ensure that the stories include a range of vocabulary, grammar structures, and expressions commonly tested in the B1 Preliminary formerly known as the (PET) exam.
Contextual Learning: Embed language learning within a meaningful context by incorporating real-life scenarios and everyday situations through our stories. This approach helps students to connect language use with practical communication, which is a key aspect of the B1 Preliminary formerly known as the (PET) exam.
Listening and Reading Skills: Develop stories that include audio elements for listening practice or reading passages that mirror the format of the B1 Preliminary formerly known as the (PET) exam. This helps students improve their comprehension skills, as both listening and reading components are crucial in the exam.
Interactive Exercises: Integrate interactive exercises within the stories, such as comprehension questions, vocabulary quizzes, or fill-in-the-blank exercises. These activities can simulate the exam format and allow students to practice specific skills tested in each section.
Speaking Activities: Include speaking prompts or dialogue-based scenarios in our stories. This helps students practice their speaking skills, which are essential for the B1 Preliminary formerly known as the (PET) speaking test. Teachers can use these stories to initiate class discussions and encourage students to respond orally to questions.
Writing Tasks: Integrate writing tasks within your interactive stories. This can involve completing sentences, writing short paragraphs, or even crafting responses to prompts. Writing is a skill assessed in the B1 Preliminary formerly known as the (PET) exam, and practicing within the context of a story can make it more engaging for students.
Feedback Mechanism: We design the interactive stories in a way that allows for immediate feedback. This can be in the form of correct/incorrect responses or explanations of the correct answers. Timely feedback is crucial for effective learning and improvement.
Test-taking Strategies: Use your interactive stories to introduce test-taking strategies. For example, provide guidance on how to approach multiple-choice questions, manage time during the exam, and identify key information in reading and listening passages.
Cultural Elements: Introduce cultural elements and scenarios relevant to English-speaking countries, as the B1 Preliminary formerly known as the (PET) exam often includes questions that assess the test-taker’s awareness of cultural nuances.
Engagement and Motivation: The interactive and immersive nature of the stories can enhance student engagement and motivation. This, in turn, can positively impact their overall language learning experience and preparation for the PET exam.
By aligning with out interactive stories with the specific language skills and tasks assessed in the B1 Preliminary formerly known as the (PET) exam, you can create a valuable tool for students with a curriculum to use in their preparation sessions.
Can I use this in my online private classes?
Yes! Subscriptions come with a non-transferable solo commercial license which enables you to use the subscriptions in your for-profit online ESL curriculum resources from Young Learners to teach live classes through your own online teaching business.
They are also ideal for homeschoolers looking to compliment and enrich their lessons.
Note: If you are a tutoring company or agency and employ tutors other than yourself, then you are required to buy separate logins and subscriptions for each teacher.
We can offer a group discount rate, with our group discount rate, you can create an efficient learning environment for your tutors and their students. Our curriculum and stories are copyrighted and protected. You are not permitted to share, resell, or redistribute any of the Young Learners Curriculum outside of our site without written permission.
Can I use this material in teaching marketplaces like Superkid, Allschool, Cambly kids, or Outschool?
Yes, but remember that you are not the creator and should not sell it as your own. You may use our logo and information from the lessons to create materials like digital posters and marketing materials on places like Canva.
Which platforms are best suited for this curriculum?
Which platforms are best suited for this curriculum?
You can screen share in Zoom, Classin, Voov, Skype, Google Hangouts, but for the best end-user experience, we highly recommend that you use Superkid, or KoalaGo for a shared browsing experience. I personally recommend all my students use a laptop and I use Zoom for all of the cool features, avatars, A.I. companion, Interactive Whiteboard w/Themes, Background Music, and virtual backgrounds and an app store.
Which ages and levels is the curriculum and interactive stories best suited for?
Young Learners Curriculum is best suited for Pre-A1, A1, and B1 on the CEFR or Preschool to Grade 4 according to US standards.
The Young Learners Interactive Stories are suited for CEFR A1 to B2 or Kindergarten to Grade 5
CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
