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Предисловие

Данная книга создана с целью поддержки раннего билингвального образования и формирования интереса к английскому языку у младших школьников. Каждый рассказ разработан с учётом уровня владения языком А2 и предлагает живой, доступный текст, включающий привычные для детей темы, повседневную лексику, а также устойчивые выражения и коллокации, способствующие развитию языковой компетенции.

Особое внимание уделялось не только языковой стороне материала, но и воспитательным и социальным аспектам. Темы рассказов охватывают широкий спектр актуальных для ребёнка ситуаций: дружба, семейные отношения, забота о питомцах, взаимодействие с окружающей природой, эмоциональное развитие и навыки социального поведения. Такой подход позволяет одновременно формировать языковые навыки, эмоциональный интеллект и социальную компетентность.

Каждый рассказ сопровождается глоссарием из 30 слов с переводом, что способствует расширению словарного запаса, и набором вопросов для обсуждения, которые стимулируют критическое мышление, устную речь и понимание текста. Структура материала обеспечивает последовательное и комфортное освоение языка, а также интеграцию нового словаря и выражений в практическое общение.

Использование живого, простого и при этом выразительного языка, адаптированного для младших школьников, позволяет сделать процесс чтения увлекательным и мотивирующим. Книга рассчитана на самостоятельное чтение детьми, а также может быть использована в учебном процессе как основа для обсуждений, игровых и творческих заданий.

Представленные рассказы призваны развивать любовь к чтению, уважение к окружающему миру, заботу о других и собственную инициативу. Такой подход формирует у детей позитивное отношение к языку и учёбе в целом, создавая условия для успешного освоения английского языка на раннем этапе обучения.

The New Student

It was Monday morning at Greenfield Elementary School. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Mia walked into her classroom with a big smile. Today was a special day. A new student was coming!

Mia loved meeting new people. She thought that making new friends was an adventure. She wondered who the new student would be. Would he be funny? Friendly? Or maybe very shy? She could hardly wait.

At ten o’clock, Mrs. Parker, their teacher, opened the classroom door. «Class, we have a new student today,» she said. «Please welcome Alex.»

Everyone turned to see a boy standing quietly by the door. He looked nervous. His hair was messy, and he held a blue backpack tightly.

«Hi, Alex!» Mia said, waving her hand. «I’m Mia. Do you want to sit with me?»

Alex smiled a little. «Thanks. I’m Alex. Nice to meet you.»

The other children said hello too, but Alex still seemed shy. Mia decided to help him feel more comfortable. She knew that a friend could make a new student feel welcome.

During the first lesson, Mrs. Parker asked everyone to talk about their favorite hobbies. Some children said they liked reading books, some liked playing football, and some liked drawing.

Alex raised his hand. «I like painting,» he said softly. «I paint pictures of animals, trees, and parks.»

«That’s cool!» said Tom, a boy sitting next to Alex. «Maybe you can show us your paintings someday.»

Alex’s face brightened. He felt proud and happy. He realized that making friends was easier than he thought.

At recess, Mia invited Alex to play on the swings. They laughed as they swung back and forth. «I like your backpack,» Mia said. «It has a lot of cool patches!»

Alex laughed. «Thanks! My mom made some of them. She loves sewing. She always says helping others is important.»

After playing, they walked around the schoolyard. Mia showed Alex where the library was, where the snack bar was, and where the art room was. Alex was happy to have a new friend who could show him the ropes.

During lunch, Alex sat with Mia and her friends. He told them stories about his old school and the games he played there. Mia listened carefully and asked questions. She knew that asking questions was a good way to get to know someone.

In the afternoon, the teacher gave the class a group project. They had to build a small model of a park using cardboard, paper, and glue. Mia and Alex were in the same group.

Alex had a lot of ideas. He suggested making a pond with paper fish and adding a small bench. Mia liked the idea. «Great! Let’s do that,» she said.

While they worked, Alex accidentally spilled some glue on Mia’s hand. Mia laughed. «Don’t worry! It’s just a small mess. We can clean it up.»

Other children joined their group, adding trees and flowers to the park. Alex worked quietly but shared many helpful ideas. Mia noticed how friendly and kind he was.

By the end of the day, the park model was finished. It had trees, a pond, a swing, flowers, and even a little bench. The teacher praised their work. «Excellent job, Mia and Alex. You are a great team!»

Alex felt proud. He realized that school could be fun with friends by your side. He also learned that it was important to try new things and help others.

When the bell rang, Alex said, «Thanks for helping me today, Mia. I was a little scared, but now I feel happy.»

Mia smiled. «You’re welcome! I’m glad we became friends. Tomorrow will be even more fun.»

As Alex walked home, he thought about his first day at Greenfield Elementary. It was not so scary after all. He had made a friend, learned new things, and even helped create a park model.

From that day on, Mia and Alex became best friends. They laughed together, shared secrets, and helped each other in school. Alex was no longer the shy new student. He was part of the group.

And every Monday morning, Alex felt excited to go to school. He knew that a new day could bring new adventures and that friendship was the best part of any adventure.

Glossary

shy — застенчивый

nervous — нервный, взволнованный

brighten — радовать, делать светлее (о настроении)

swing — качели / качаться на качелях

patch — заплатка, значок

mess — беспорядок, грязь

proud — гордый

excited — взволнованный, радостный

hobby — хобби, увлечение

rope (expression: show the ropes) — объяснять основы, вводить в курс дела

adventure — приключение

friendship — дружба

classmate — одноклассник

welcome — приветствовать

helpful — полезный, готовый помочь

quietly — тихо, спокойно

lesson — урок

teacher — учитель

project — проект, задание

model — макет, модель

pond — пруд

tree — дерево

bench — скамейка

spill — проливать

laugh — смеяться

story — история

group — группа

day — день

schoolyard — школьный двор

important — важный

Discussion Questions

How did Mia help Alex on his first day?

What hobbies do you have? Are they similar to Alex’s hobby?

Have you ever been a new student? How did you feel?

Why is it important to make new students feel welcome?

What would you do if you saw a classmate feeling shy or nervous?

A Rainy Day Adventure

It was a gray, rainy Saturday morning. The rain was pouring down and the wind was blowing strongly. Inside her house, Lily was feeling bored. She looked out of the window and sighed. «I wish I could go outside and have an adventure,» she said.

Her little brother, Max, was sitting on the sofa, playing with his toy cars. «It’s too wet to go outside,» he said. «We will get all wet and muddy.»

Lily thought for a moment. «Maybe we can have an adventure inside,» she said. «We just need to be creative!»

So, the two children decided to build a fort in the living room. They used blankets, pillows, and chairs to make a small house. Lily called it The Rainy Castle. Max loved the idea.

Once the fort was ready, they crawled inside. «It’s perfect!» Lily said. «Now we are explorers in a faraway land.»

Max picked up his toy binoculars. «I see a river!» he shouted, pointing at a blue blanket on the floor. «And over there is a forest with tall trees!»

Lily laughed. «Watch out for the animals,» she said. She put some stuffed animals in the fort. «The animals are friendly, but they need our help.»

For the next hour, they went on an imaginary adventure. They crossed the river (the blue blanket), climbed the mountain (a pile of pillows), and rescued a little teddy bear stuck in the forest. They laughed and shouted as if they were real adventurers.

Suddenly, Lily had an idea. «Let’s make a treasure map!» she said. She drew a simple map on a piece of paper, marking the river, the forest, and the mountain. Max added his own drawings of dragons and hidden treasures.

«Now we need to find the treasure,» Lily said. She hid a small box under the couch. Max pretended to be a pirate, searching carefully. «I see something shiny!» he shouted. «It’s the treasure!»

When they opened the box, they found a few chocolate coins and a tiny toy car. «Wow!» Lily said. «We found it! What an adventure!»

After a while, they heard the rain slowing down. The sun started to peek through the clouds. «Maybe we can go outside now,» Lily said.

They put on their raincoats and boots, and ran outside. Puddles were everywhere. They jumped in the biggest puddles, splashing water everywhere. «This is fun!» Max shouted. «I love rainy days!»

Lily agreed. «Sometimes a rainy day is better than a sunny day. You can have adventures inside and outside!»

They explored the garden, looking for worms and snails. They made small boats from leaves and floated them in the puddles. Every puddle was a river, and every leaf was a tiny boat carrying brave sailors.

By late afternoon, their clothes were wet and muddy, but they were happy and tired. They went back inside, took off their boots, and warmed up with a cup of hot chocolate.

«I’m glad we had a rainy day adventure,» Lily said, smiling. «We didn’t let the weather stop us.»

Max nodded. «Yeah, it was the best adventure ever. And we learned that being creative is important.»

From that day on, rainy days were no longer boring for Lily and Max. They knew that with imagination, every day could become an adventure.

And every time it rained, they thought about The Rainy Castle, the hidden treasure, and the forest full of friendly animals.

Glossary

rain — дождь

puddle — лужа

muddy — грязный, в грязи

bored — скучающий

adventure — приключение

creative — креативный, изобретательный

fort — форт, укреплённое место

blanket — одеяло

pillow — подушка

castle — замок

explorer — исследователь

river — река

forest — лес

mountain — гора

treasure — сокровище

map — карта

dragon — дракон

shiny — блестящий

chocolate — шоколад

toy — игрушка

raincoat — дождевик

boots — сапоги

jump — прыгать

splash — плескаться

imagination — воображение

fun — весело

happy — счастливый

important — важный

inside — внутри

outside — снаружи

Discussion Questions

How did Lily and Max create their adventure inside the house?

What would you include in your own rainy day adventure?

Why is imagination important when playing or learning?

Have you ever played in the rain? How did it feel?

What did Lily and Max learn from their rainy day adventure?

Lost and Found

It was a sunny Tuesday morning at Oakwood Elementary School. Emma walked into the classroom with her backpack. She felt happy because she loved school. But when she opened her backpack to get her notebook, she noticed something was missing.