Badanamu ESL
A multi-year, 5-level ESL program for young learners, designed to explore English with the help of Bada and his friends.
Curriculum Framework
LEVEL1
Oral Language 1
⸱ Language exposure – phonological awareness
⸱ Rhythm & rhyme
Oral Language 2
⸱ Expanded vocabulary development
⸱ Language exposure
⸱ Phonological awareness
LEVEL2
Foundational Skills 1
⸱ Vocabulary
⸱ Phonics
Foundational Skills 2
⸱ STEM
⸱ Nature
LEVEL3
Thematic Vocabulary 1
⸱ Around the home
⸱ Health and exercise
Thematic Vocabulary 2
⸱ Nature and community
LEVEL4
Basic Phonics
⸱ Consonants
⸱ Short & long vowels
⸱ Digraphs
⸱ Blends
Advanced Phonics
⸱ Diphthongs
⸱ R-controlled vowels
⸱ Affixes, sight words
LEVEL5
Reading Fluency
⸱ Sight words
⸱ Vocabulary
⸱ Story sequencing
Reading Comprehension
⸱ Critical thinking
⸱ Higher-order thinking skills
Scope and Sequence
The Badanamu ESL curriculum targets young children for second language development while engaging students in whole-child learning and developing their oral language skills.
Components
Each level of the multi-year curriculum includes all the materials needed to do fully remote, blended, offline, and independent-study lessons.
Songs & Videos
Educational songs and videos that engage learners and get them moving
Storybooks
Fun and exciting narratives combine core learning objectives with a layer of social-emotional learning.
Interactive Activities
Reinforce learning objects with H5P activities that were designed to maximize engagement.
Home Fun Materials
• Self-study digital lessons for supplemental learning at home.
• Digital applications for enrichment and reinforcement.
Lesson Guides
Detailed guides to help teachers get the most out of their learners.
Learning Steps
Step 1: Sing
Start off the lesson with movement and singing that not only engages learners but also helps grab their interest.
Step 2: Read
Read a fun story that introduces and highlights key learning objectives.
Step 3: Play & Do
Reinforce learning objectives through fun interactive activities.
Learning Content
Our learning content brands are uniquely tailored to maximize emotional engagement while presenting educational themes and topics via fun music videos or by exploring the world of Badanamu through our TV series.
Play, explore, and learn with Bada and friends!
Whether it’s a walk in the rain, bath time, or planting a garden, ordinary happenings in Badanamu always burst with extraordinary fun.
Sing and dance with Badanamu!
Learn English through a variety of pop songs and nursery rhymes with catchy tunes and easy to learn lyrics.
Badanamu ESL™ App
What is Badanamu ESL™?
Badanamu ESL™ is a digital learning platform that delivers supplementary activities to the Badanamu ESL™ program. It contains mobile-optimized content for children ages 2 – 6.
Key Features
• Full ESL curriculum across 5 levels
• 700+ interactive learning activities
• Fun 2D and 3D videos
• Learning summary based on completion progress
Learn & Play Modes
The Badanamu ESL™ app offers two exciting ways to explore the content:
• Learn Mode for self-study lessons
• Play Mode to review and practice learned material
Assessments and Analysis
• Complete learning outcomes and milestones and track students’ progress
• Link your Badanamu account to your KidsLoop account to see assessments all in one place.
