- Course
- 3 weeks
- 9 lessons
- Beginner
The word that changes everything that comes after it. Nine lessons on "but" — the first word that lets a child say something surprising.
Ollie has apples. But he has no basket. “But” is the first word that lets a child turn a sentence around and say something unexpected — and children love it, because it is the word of surprises.
What your child will learn
- Recognise “but” and know that something different is coming next
- Read two-part sentences: He is small but he is strong.
- Tell the difference between “and” (adds) and “but” (changes)
- Retell a short story in your own words using “but”
- Write a “but” sentence about yourself
Module 1 — Something changes
- Lesson 1 · But he has apples
- Lesson 2 · The letters b-u-t
- Lesson 3 · Listen for the turn
Module 2 — And or but?
- Lesson 4 · Two sentences, side by side
- Lesson 5 · Choose the right word (game)
- Lesson 6 · Nothing but a parachute — read along
Module 3 — Say it yourself
- Lesson 7 · I like… but I do not like…
- Lesson 8 · Write your own “but” sentence
- Lesson 9 · Review and celebrate
Level: Beginner to easy · Duration: 3 weeks, about 15 minutes a day · Lessons: 9
Every course you buy helps Ollie reach one more classroom. Ollie the Elephant is run by a non-profit team, and the courses are used by children in Africa, India and Latin America.
Ollie the Elephant
Ollie the Elephant is a non-profit team. Every course sold helps reach one more classroom in Africa, India or Latin America.
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