Happy Hearts (Separate components and all levels)

Happy Hearts is a gentle, child-centred English language course by Express Publishing designed for pre-schoolers. It develops listening, speaking, and early pre-reading/pre-writing skills through art, music, and movement.

Course Levels & Ages
The series spans 3 levels, tailored to engage the imagination of young learners.
Level Starter: Ages 3–4
Level 1: Ages 4–5
Level 2: Ages 5–6

Key Learning Approach
– Character-Led: Features engaging mascots like Billy, Molly, and Kenny the Cat.
– Multisensory: Uses art, music, movement, and chants based on traditional tunes to encourage active participation.
– Holistic Development: Explores real-life themes (seasons, clothes, senses) while nurturing social and emotional growth.

Core Components
The course relies on a robust package of physical and digital materials to facilitate learning:

For Pupils:
– Pupil’s Book: Includes tear-out activity worksheets and engaging character press-outs.
– Activity Book: For use in the classroom or at home to reinforce unit vocabulary.
– Digital Support: Access to Express DigiBooks for interactive, gamified learning, online or offline

For Teachers:
– Teacher’s Book: Easy-to-follow lesson plans, including “Showtime & Across the Curriculum” lessons.
– Kenny the Cat Puppet: A tactile tool for interacting with the children and giving instructions.
– Visual Aids: Includes large Story Cards, Picture Flashcards, a Kenny’s Basket Poster, and Cross-Curricular Posters.
– Audio & Video: Class CDs, dramatised stories, animated DVDs, and Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) software.