Welcome beginning - level newcomers into English while honoring their first language and culture! This engaging manipulative - based kit helps students learn alphabet awareness and introductory phonics and word - building concepts, and develop critical vocabulary using high - interest themes. An easel book with songs, chants and illustrations and audio CD form the foundation of each lesson, teaching key vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities you can present either in order or as you choose to complement your own curriculum. Customizable to each student's needs and abilities, kit can be used for small - group or individual instruction. Fun home - involvement activities are also provided to help students make connections between school and home culture and language, and build background knowledge.