"Jolly Phonics Group 7: OR, OU, OI, UE, ER, AR"

Jolly Phonics Group 7: OR, OU, OI, UE, ER, AR. 

"Jolly Phonics Group 5 Blends: CH, SH, TH"

This video is aimed at helping students with the basic blending of the phonics used in group 6. Listen to the sounds and blend them!.

Let's read words and sentences in English!. 

"Group 6 Phonics: CH, SH, TH"

Group 6 of phonics include these sounds: CH, SH and TH. 

"Two, Four; Six, Eight" (Rhyme)

Listen, learn and say this traditional rhyme: "Two, Four; Six, Eight". 

It says: 

"Two, four, six eight,

Meet me at the school gate.

If I'm late, don't wait.

Two, four, six, eight."

"London Powerpoint"

Where can you have a nice cup of tea?. Where can you see double deckers buses, black taxis and the Queen?. Where can you visit Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and many monuments and wonderful places?. Of course, in London!. 

"The Tower of London" (Video)

For over 900 years, the Tower of London has been standing guard over the capital. As a Royal Palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, arsenal, Royal Mint (where money is madre), Royal Zoo and jewel house, it has witnessed many great events in British history.

The Tower of London was originally built by William the Conqueror, following his successful invasion of England in 1066.

The Tower of London is perhaps better known as a prison. 

The responsibility for looking after the prisoners was given to Beefeaters. They are guards. Nowadays, they work there as tourist guides, they care the ravens and defend the Crown Jewels. 

In the centre of the Tower of London is the famous White Tower. It is the oldest part of the fortress. 

As well as being a palace and a fortress, the Tower of London has also served as:

- The first Royal Armoury.

- Royal Mint (where money is made).

- Royal Observatory.

- Royal Zoo.

Today the Tower of London houses the Crown Jewels and is open to the public as a museum.

The Legend of The Ravens: 

Ravens have lived at the Tower of London for hundreds of years. Legend has it that if the ravens ever leave the Tower of London the White Tower will crumble and a great disaster shall befall England!. 

Poppies are placed every year at the Tower of London to mark 100 years since the start od World War 1 (28th  July 1914- 11th  November 1918). 

"A Day at the Museum : Natural History Museum" (Video)

Let's s take a virtual tour and see some of the galleries at the Natural History Museum. It is fantastic!. 

"Top 5 Museums to Visit" (London Travel Video)

Learn about the top five museums to visit and what makes them special in this video. Tips include where to see exquisite sculptures, furniture, and jewelry.

For centuries, London has been a "center" for culture and education, and its world-class museums prove it.

The British Museum has been collecting artifacts since 1753, and today it has everything from ancient Greek sculptures to Egyptian mummies.

For Western European paintings, there’s no better place than the National Gallery. You will find the work of Rembrandt, Monet, Michelangelo, and many more.

If you want to see British art while you are in London, Tate Britain has focused on the national collection of British art since 1897, with pieces dating as far back as 1500. It also has acquired many international modern and contemporary art.

Furniture, sculptures, jewelry, architecture–any kind of decorative artwork you can think of is sure to be somewhere in the Victoria & Albert Museum. It’s known as the world’s best museum of art and design.

And, where better to learn about the history of London itself than the Museum of London?. It covers everything from prehistoric times, to the Elizabethan era, to the sixties.

"This is London!" (Video)

In this video you'll see the most famous landmarks in London. It has a polulation of more than eight million inhabitants. It is a big city and very busy!. But travelling around in very easy: you can take a water bus on the river, you can go on one of famous London red buses or black taxes ,or you can go on the underground. In London it is called "the tube". Here you can see a London underground map: 

"What's the Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England?"

Many people confuse the UK with Great Britain or the British Isles. 

So, let's see the differences!. 

The United Kingdom (UK)

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (to give its full name) refers to the political union between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The UK is a sovereign state, but the nations that make it up are also countries in their own right.

This is their flag: 

Great Britain

Great Britain is the official collective name of of England, Scotland and Wales and their associated islands. It does not include Northern Ireland and therefore should never be used interchangeably with ‘UK’!

Technically, if you lose the "Great", Britain only refers to England and Wales. Tricky!. 

British Isles

This is only a geographical term. It refers to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland (including the Republic of Ireland) and the 5000 or so smaller islands in their coasts. Remember this only refers to geography, not nationality, and while the Republic of Ireland is part of the British Isles, its people are not British. A very important distinction!. 

I hope that’s explained the very different meanings between UK, Great Britain and British Isles and why it’s important to use the right name at the right time. Geography really does matter!. 

Source: "Ordnance Survey"

"The Minions Language"

Hi kids!. I know you love how Minions speak!. It is so funny!. 

There isn't official name for the language. Many from the press call it “Minionese” while there are those who call it the “Banana Language,” apparently in reference to the popular Minions song.

This is the song: 

The Minions language is difficult to undertand. The talk with some words from the Spanish, French, Italian, Filipino, and other foreign languages. 
Many words refer to food. In the Minions song, there’s the banana and potato.
The Minions were also heard saying “poulet tiki masala,” which is the French equivalent for “Indian chicken dish.” Demi-onomatopoeias (the use of words that emulate the sound of the things or events they represent) and intentionally mispronounced English words are also incorporated in the Minions language.
To “analyze” their language, have a look at the following examples of Minion-speak together with their words in English and some notes.

Source: "Daytranslations.com"

"A Trip to the Science Museum" (Video)

What do you like doing at the weekends?.

Watch this video to know what children in the UK like doing at the weekends (Tiger Street Club Report). 

"Fun,Fun,Fun" (Despicable Me) Lyrics/ Pharrell Williams

This is a fantastic and enthusiastic song. Children want FUN!. Sing the song!. 

"Rules for Children" (Despicable Me)

Gru is a villain. He lives with the Minions. But one day, three girls arrive at his house and...

"The Patterns Practice Song" (Scratch Garden)

Practice those Patterns with a singing mushroom and the merry mini robots!.

It is important to be able to identify patterns when teaching or learning about math... and life!.