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The Blended English Learning Adventure

Catalogue 2018/19

Nursery / Primary Course

The Blended English Learning Adventure

Picaro is a blended Primary English course that motivates and guides children from 2 to 12 years old on their
English learning journey.
Picaro offers an engaging, fun and innovative English teaching programme mapped to the Cambridge English
Young Learners syllabus which prepares childeren for the Cambridge Young Leaners Exams (YLE) and is applicable
to a global curriculum.

Picaro corresponds to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Picaro is supported by experts in education and entertainment: Cambridge English Language Assessment, Fox
International Channels’ BabyTV, Kaplan Inc and Edtech lobby.

Picaro Levels

Picaro Level CEFR Cambridge YLE Recommended
Child Age
1 Level 1 Pre-A1 Pre-Starters
2 Level 2 Pre-A1 Starters 2-4
3 Level 3 Movers
A1 5-7

8 - 10

4 Level 4 A2 Flyers 11 - 12

Distributors in educational products:

Empowering the use of technology in education, whilst connecting like-minded
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Developed by Kaplan leader Supported by experts in education and entertainment:
in education:

Kaplan Inc develops cutting edge Cambridge English is the Picaro is so much fun thanks
English materials for students world leader in English to BabyTV, the experts in early-
who are learning English as a language assessment. Over childhood entertainment. BabyTV
second or foreign language. three million students around
the world take Cambridge is the world’s first 24 hours
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infants and toddlers.

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Picaro Fact File Picaro helps develop:

Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
Cambridge Young Learner test skills
Computer skills
Problem - solving skills
Collaborative learning skills
Independent study skills

Cambridge English

Follows the global, spiral curriculum developed for Cambridge International Examinations by Cambridge English
Language Assessment, the world leader in qualifications for learners and teachers of English.

Developed using the Common European Picaro Key Facts:
Framework of Reference (CEFR)
Developed for use with children aged 2-12.
16 Has a strong focus on academic achievement and attainment.
Works as a resource for both international and bilingual schools.
14 Works well in schools where teachers are mostly ESL speakers.
Suitable for kindergartens and primary schools who need an
12 engaging, fun and very flexible range of materials.
Developed whilst considering 2nd language learner needs and
10 ways of learning - meaning it improves not only language but also
knowledge and skills in English.
PICARO UNITS 8 Has clear target setting for teachers and students.
Includes consolidations, reviews, entry tests, progress tests and
6 sample Cambridge tests (exit tests) to aid monitoring and
confidence building in young learners.
4 Children can work on their conversational and academic English
as well as their core language skills.
2 A1 A2
A1 (CEFR LEVEL)
(CEFR LEVEL)
(CEFR LEVEL)
01

Starters Flyers

Movers

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH: YOUNG LEARNERS LEVELS

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Course Components

Student

Student’s Books Workbooks Storybooks

A series of 16 books full of 16 engaging books full of practice 16 storybooks that help children on
fun topics and colourful illustrations. activities. their first steps into reading English.

Online Games Picaro Diploma Picaro Songs

Almost 1000 online games available A downloadable record of your A series of animated sing-a-long
to download or play live on students’ achievements.
PC and Tablet. videos.

Picaro Phonics Picaro Apps

Five courses full of materials to New apps coming soon!
develop students’ literacy.

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Course Components

Teacher

Teacher’s Books Flashcards / Learning Scenes Learning Management System

A step-by-step guide with over A colourful and versatile resource Track progress, download
300 lesson plans. mapped to teaching material. resources and manage classes.

Extension Worksheets Sample (YLE) Test Progress Tests

Provide extra teaching materials that Help students prepare for Cambridge Formally measure student
progress with 16 end-of-unit tests.
can be used in the classroom or as English: Young Learner Exams.

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Picaro Posters Picaro Phonics Picaro Puppets

Aid visual learners and decorate Five guides full of helpful hints to Fun puppets to be used when
your classroom. develop students’ literacy. interacting with students.

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Online Games Picaro’s fun, interactive and engaging games mean that children learn without even realising

they are studying.

Online Games Student book exercises and
online games complement
Children choose their each other to ensure a
own avatar as they seamless learning experience.
discover the Picaro
Galaxy, where they
travel to exciting
planets, unlocking
new vocabulary and
grammar as they go.

Tasks begin at an easy level
and progressively build
up in difficulty. Students
practise listening, reading
and writing.

Each topic is broken down
into three online games which
follow the ‘Presentation,
Practice and Consolidation’
method.

Our blended learning approach
motivates and guides young
students to learn through games
and play-based activities.

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Learning Management Picaro’s Online Learning Management System (LMS) allows teachers to track
System (LMS) student progress, tailor a learning pathway and download extra learning resources.

Simple tool for continuous
assessment

Manage classes and students
with the ability to lock and
unlock units

Download additional resources
to increase engagement

Picaro Tablet (iOS and Android)
The ‘Picaro English’ application is available on
the App store and Google Play.

Children can learn English in the classroom as
well as at home.

Picaro on computers
Picaro games are available to download or
play live.

Data syncs with the teacher account for
accurate reporting.

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Level 1 Equivalent to STUDENT’S ONLINE WORKBOOKS TEACHER’S
two years of BOOKS GAMES BOOKS
Academic study.

STORYBOOKS PHONICS LMS

Duration: 60 - 120 hours per year Sample of Level 1 content:
CEFR Level: Pre-A1 The alphabet
Aligned with: Cambridge YLE: Pre-Starters Numbers
Ages: 2 - 4 Colours
Family and friends

Children do not need any prior knowledge of English to begin with Picaro. Language is introduced in a natural
way through stories, dialogue and oral presentation, and the supporting online games (240 games per level)
provide both valuable further exposure to the language and motivation through fun-oriented learning with positive
feedback. With the addition of the quiet reflection time provided by the Workbook activities, Picaro ensures that the
children have all the practice they need to be confident in moving on to reading and writing.

Includes:
4 student’s books with 80 graded topics
4 workbooks
4 teacher’s books
4 storybooks
4 progress tests
240 online games
Flashcards
Posters
Songs

Available in British English
and American English

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Level 2 Equivalent to STUDENT’S ONLINE WORKBOOKS TEACHER’S
two years of BOOKS GAMES BOOKS
Academic study.

STORYBOOKS PHONICS LMS

Duration: 60 - 120 hours per year Sample of Level 2 content:
CEFR Level: A1 Initial and final consonant sounds
Aligned with: Cambridge YLE Starters exam Simple blending to make CVC words
Ages: 5 - 7 Recognising sound and spelling patterns
Matching words to pictures

Level 2 builds on Level 1 and is enriched with a stronger presence of the written form. The children are introduced
to a wider range of vocabulary, work with language at the sentence level and start to develop writing skills. The
supporting online games (240 games in total at this level) motivate and engage the children in play-based learning
and help them become confortable with written language. The games provide extensive practice of listening,
reading and writing skills, with a further focus on phonics and spelling. Workbook activities provide yet more
exposure and the essential opportunity for quiet reflection and processing. By the end of this level, children will be
well-prepared for the Cambridge English Young Learners: Starters test.

Includes:
4 student’s books with 80 graded topics
4 workbooks
4 teacher’s books
4 storybooks
4 progress tests
240 online games
Flashcards
Posters
Songs

Available in British English
and American English

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Level 3 Equivalent to STUDENT’S ONLINE WORKBOOKS TEACHER’S
two years of BOOKS GAMES BOOKS
Academic study.

STORYBOOKS PHONICS LMS

Duration: 60 - 120 hours per year Sample of Level 3 content:
CEFR Level: A1 The past simple
Aligned with: Cambridge YLE: Movers The present continuous
Ages: 8 - 10 Adverbs
Countable and uncountable nouns

Level 3 extends the language presented in previous levels with a greater use of written language, using stories,
dialogues and information texts. Activities are more challenging and more emphasis is placed on developing study
skills and learner autonomy. With the support of 240 online games at Level 3, the children have extra motivation to
practise all the skills and play with producing language at the sentence level. The Workbooks also help consolidate
this new complexity of language with a range of reflective and creative activities. By the end of this level, children
will be well-prepared for the Cambridge English Young Learners: Movers test.

Includes:
4 student’s books with 80 graded topics
4 workbooks
4 teacher’s books
4 storybooks
4 progress tests
240 online games
Flashcards
Posters
Songs

Available in British English
and American English

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Level 4 Equivalent to STUDENT’S ONLINE WORKBOOKS TEACHER’S
two years of BOOKS GAMES BOOKS
Academic study.

STORYBOOKS PHONICS LMS

Duration: 60 - 120 hours per year Sample of Level 4 content:
CEFR Level: A2 The present perfect
Aligned with: Cambridge YLE: Flyers Comparatives and superlatives
Ages: 11 - 12 Relative clauses
The future

In Level 4, students are introduced to more complex language structures, while at the same time the text types
maintain their natural context through stories, information texts and dialogues. The children continue to develop
their autonomy in learning, and there is the fun and motivating opportunity to extend their practice at Level 4 via
240 online games. These bring both vital extended exposure to the language and practice in producing it, and the
Workbook also helps children see and reflect on their own progress with a wide range of consolidation activities.
By the end of this level, children will be well-prepared for the Cambridge English Young Learners: Flyers test.

Includes:
4 student’s books with 80 graded topics
4 workbooks
4 teacher’s books
4 storybooks
4 progress tests
240 online games
Flashcards
Posters
Songs

Available in British English
and American English

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Student’s Book and Workbook

Provides relevant and
interesting contexts in the
form of stories, dialogues and
cartoons

Activities include matching, spelling Engages students
and board games, which promote with full-colour
collaborative work and help students illustrations on
to improve their fine-motor skills. every page

A double-page
spread of practice
activities for each
of the topics in the
student’s books

16 picture
and beginner
dictionaries

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Teacher’s Book Picaro Teacher’s Books provide a range of classroom activities and tips for each of the 20

topics contained within each of Picaro’s 16 units. Their aim is to support teachers in using
all the components of the Picaro course to maximum effect.

Gives teachers easy access to the lesson Promotes and facilitates a blended
aims, key language and structures approach to learning by guiding the
use of online games in the classroom

Provides additional
activities to add variety to
your classes vias the LMS
and printatble resources

Picaro lessons follow the model of Offers advice on extending
Presentation, Practise and Consolidation. and reviewing learning
They offer a variety of activity types
which develop language and study skills Introduce new language to
and cater for the full range of learning the class using flashcards
styles. available printed or online

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Classroom We provide placement, progress and sample YLE exit tests from Starters to Flyers levels .
Assessment

Placement Tests

Ensure students begin
at the correct learning
level with a diagnostic
placement test

Progress Tests

Formally measure
student progress with
16 end-of-unit tests

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Help students prepare
for Cambridge English:
Young Learner exams with
sample tests available to
download

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Storybooks Picaro Storybooks are original stories that contain activities which enrich the reading experience at

home as well as providing links into classroom learning. Each book is set on one of Picaro Galaxy’s
planets and features the language, avatars and characters the children encounter there.

Pre-A1 / Pre-Starters Use Picaro’s
A1 /Movers 16 graded
readers to help
children on their
first steps into
reading English

Pre-A1 /Starters

A2 / Flyers

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Phonics Writing Course BOOKS ca IWB

Picaro Phonics RESSOONUGRCSES

Levels: Pre-A1 to A2 Includes: learning scenes, flashcards, teacher’s
Units: 5 units with a wide range of activities handbooks, student’s writing practice
workbooks, interactive whiteboard resources

Picaro Phonics develops children’s literacy skills with dynamic activities, colourful and engaging
visuals, a series of fun and creative workbooks, Interactive Whiteboard Learning Scenes and flashcards.

Cambridge Name Picaro Units Coverage Age
Levels 2-4
5-6
Pre-level 1 Picaro Early Phonics Reading: The letter sounds and letter names of the 7-8
Pre-Starting 30 modules alphabet
Out 1 Writing: Shape-making and letter-writing 9 - 10
11 - 12
Level 1 Picaro Reading: Letter sounds and common digraphs,
Picaro Units 1 - 4 blending and segmenting letter sounds to make
Pre-Starting Phonics A 80 units CVC words
20 modules
Out A Writing: CVC words

Level 2 Picaro Reading: Letter sounds and more digraphs,
Picaro Units 5 - 8 blending and segmenting letter sounds to make CVC
Pre-Starting Phonics B and CVCC words
20 modules 80 units
Out B Writing: CVC and CVCC words

Level 3 Picaro Picaro Units Reading: Split digraphs, tricky words, homonyms
Moving On Phonics C 9 - 12 and homophones
20 modules 80 units Writing: Tricky words

Level 4 Picaro Picaro Units Reading: Applying phonic skills to read text fluently
Flying High Phonics D 13 - 16 Writing: Applying phonic skills to write text
20 modules 80 units independently

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Components Teacher’s Handbooks Phonics Writing Course
Contain curriculum
maps, guidance and Flashcards
fun phonics practice Contain colourful images and
activities colour-coded text, available
printed or online

Student’s Writing Practice Workbooks
Provide structured literacy practice
activities for school and home

Allows students Learning Scenes
and teachers to Provide fun contexts for learning words
engage in learning and developing literacy skills, avalible
together. printed or online

Interactive Learning Scenes
Fun and engaging scenarios to
practice pronunciation on interactive
whiteboards as a whole class activity.

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Picaro (www.picaroworld.com) is an innovative English course for young learners with
interactive online games and classroom materials mapped to the Cambridge English
Curriculum to prepapre students for the Cambridge Young Learner Exams (CYLE).
It was created by leaders in education, assessment and child entertainment.

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Picaro Levels Recommended
Child Age
Picaro Level CEFR Cambridge YLE
2-4
1 Level 1 Pre-A1 Pre-Starters
2 Level 2 Pre-A1 Starters 5-7
3 Level 3 Movers
4 Level 4 A1 Flyers 8 - 10
A2
11 - 12

Please contact us for more information: Components

Elumina Elearning (AU) • Online Games
133 Alexander Street Crows Nest • Learning ManagementSystem
NSW 2065 Australia • Student’s Books
Phone: +61 2 9432 7829 • Teacher’s Books
• Workbooks
Elumina Elearning (India) • Storybooks
62 Usman Road T.Nagar • Phonics
Chennai 600017 India • Additional printable materials
Phone: +91 97908 90404 • Animated Songs
• Puppets