Unit 2

Dear Parent/Caregiver,

Your child is about to start Unit 2 of their English coursebook American Tiger 1.

In this unit your child will learn to identify the parts of the body and the five senses. They will also learn how
to read and write these words. They will listen to the unit story The Gingerbread Man and the cartoon story
with Ping and Pong. They will also sing and act out the songs I have a head and I listen with my ears, and say
Tiger’s word chant. In addition, your child will learn the traditional song Hokey pokey and read about traditional
games played by children in the US. Pronunciation practice of the sound ‘o’ will be provided
through fun activities and chants. Finally, the children will complete their American Tiger Progress Journal.

I have a head Hokey cokey

I have a head You put your right arm in,
and a body like you. you put your right arm out,
I have a nose. you put your right arm in,
I have a mouth, too! and you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey pokey,
Run, run as fast as you can. and you turn yourself around.
You can’t catch me. That’s what it’s all about!
I’m the gingerbread man.
Oh, Hokey pokey.
I have arms Oh, Hokey pokey.
and legs like you. Oh, Hokey pokey.
I have a nose. In, out, in, out. Ra, ra, ra!
I have eyes, too!
You put your left leg in …
Run, run as fast as you can.
You can’t catch me. You put your head in …
I’m the gingerbread man.
You put your body in …

The songs, together with some fun vocabulary activities, are included in the Student’s Practice Kit (access
code in the front of the Student’s Book). Please take the time to look at this online material with your child.

Thank you for your support in making your child’s English learning experience as successful and as
valuable as possible.

Best wishes,

English Class Teacher

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