Hello July!
Summer is here, and we’re ready for sun, fun, and lots of English! July is full of new words, exciting activities, and creative adventures for all our young learners.
🎉 4th of July Celebration
Let’s learn about American Independence Day with fun crafts!
Activities:
🎨 Make a paper American flag
💥 Fireworks painting with straws
🎥 Watch a video explaining the origins of US Independence day and how it is celebrated
Words: independence, flag, stars, celebrate, freedom
Video explaining USA Independence Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXp3267uzMg
📚 July Book Recommendations
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Eric Carle
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Eric CarleWith vibrant artwork and favourite animals, this rhythmic story is the perfect introduction to learning about colours. Each page displays colourful collage animals and the simple, repetitive language makes it easy for rote learning.
Available: https://www.thalia.at/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1043814201
Age: 3+
Angelina Ballerina by Katharine Holabird
Angelina wants more than anything else to become a ballerina and dances all the time – even when she’s supposed to be doing chores or getting ready for school. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Mouseling decide it’s time for Angelina to go to ballet school! She works hard for years and years until she becomes the famous ballerina, Mademoiselle Angelina!
Available: https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1053540775
Age: 6-8
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinneyThings aren’t going well for Greg Heffley. He’s been thrust into a new school where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving. Along with his friend Rowley, Greg’s desperate to prove his new maturity, which only going up a grade can bring. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, will Greg be able to reach the same heights of popularity as his best friend?
This first book in the renowned series by Jeff Kinney introduces your child to a fun, interesting style of diary writing. With already more than 16 books in this series, it will be certain to keep your child entertained all summer!
Available: https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1001427372
Age: 8-12
📘 We also have a range of books and games available in the Native4kids location in 1030! Ask if you’d like to purchase or borrow books from our English Book Corner by emailing info@native4kids!
🌈 Summer Camps
Take a look at our native4kids summer camps at https://sommercamp.wien/ where we have many camps ranging from English and School Preparation to Minecraft and Coding!
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🦸 Helen Doron English Camps – Here you can learn English through fun storytelling and games, all with a native English speaker! With different camps for the appropriate age range and English-speaking ability, there is something for every child!
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🌍 Minecraft Feierien Camps – Our loved Minecraft camps let you explore the fantastic world of Minecraft! Ranging from Kiddy Camp (playing in creative mode) to Python (writing your own python code to change your world), we use LINUX so that you can play at home on the same world!
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🐛 IT / Coding Camps – Visit our one of our IT / Coding camps and about coding, youtube, and virtual reality all accompanied with lots of fun!
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🎭 School Preparation Camps – Prepare yourself for the next year of school by visiting one of our school preparation courses, in maths, German, and English!
👨👩👧 Parent Corner: Summer Tips
Keep the English learning going with these simple ideas:
✅ Create a “Word Wall” at home with new English words
✅ Listen to English songs during car rides
✅ Visit the English section at a library / bookshop
✅ Let your child help cook and name ingredients in English (e.g., “one egg, two spoons of flour”)
✅ Encourage your child to order food in English and make friends with English-speaking children whilst on holiday
☀️ Let’s make July bright with fun, friendship & English!
Thank you for being part of Native4Kids—your child’s journey to confident English starts here!
Warm wishes,
The Native4Kids Team
📍 Vienna, Austria
🌐 www.native4kids.at
