Ready, Steady, Grow! (PDFs, Resources)
Level 1
Ready Steady Grow 1 Activity Book.pdf – Sample: Click
Ready Steady Grow 1 Audio.zip
Ready Steady Grow 1 Big Book.pdf
Ready Steady Grow 1 Flashcards.zip
Ready Steady Grow 1 Letter and Number.pdf
Ready Steady Grow 1 Pupil’s Book.pdf – Sample: Click
Ready Steady Grow 1 Teacher’s Book.pdf
Ready Steady Grow 1 Video.zip
Level 2
Ready Steady Grow 2 Activity Book.pdf – Sample: Click
Ready Steady Grow 2 Audio.zip
Ready Steady Grow 2 Big Book.pdf
Ready Steady Grow 2 Flashcards.zip
Ready Steady Grow 2 Letter and Number.pdf
Ready Steady Grow 2 Pupil’s Book.pdf – Sample: Click
Ready Steady Grow 2 Teacher’s Book.pdf
Ready Steady Grow 2 Video.zip
Level 3
Ready Steady Grow 3 Activity Book.pdf – Sample: Click
Ready Steady Grow 3 Audio.zip
Ready Steady Grow 3 Big Book.pdf
Ready Steady Grow 3 Flashcards.zip
Ready Steady Grow 3 Letter and Number.pdf
Ready Steady Grow 3 Pupil’s Book.pdf – Sample: Click
Ready Steady Grow 3 Teacher’s Book.pdf
Ready Steady Grow 3 Video.zip
Overview of the “Ready, Steady, Grow!” by Cambridge
Contents
✅ Coursebook: | Ready, Steady, Grow! |
✅ Authors: | Hawys Morgan, Sarah Dilger, Kate Gregson, Carolyn Wright |
✅ Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
✅ Levels: | A0, Pre A1 |
✅ English type: | British English |
✅ For: | Preschool |
✅ Publication year: | 2025 |
“Ready, Steady, Grow!” is a three-level pre-primary English language course by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, tailored for children aged 3–6. Launched in January 2025, it builds foundational English skills while fostering school readiness and holistic development. The course follows friends Sofia and Daniel, along with Hug (a sloth) and Hummy (a hummingbird), through engaging, relatable stories set at home, in school, and outdoors, promoting social-emotional learning (SEL) skills like resilience, self-awareness, and independence.
Key Details
CEFR Level: A0 (pre-A1)
Authors: Haydn Morgan, Sarah Digger, Kate Gregson, Carolyn Wright
Focus: Combines language learning with wellbeing lessons, supporting mixed-ability classrooms and offering digital resources via Cambridge One for home practice.
Components
Pupil’s Book: Nine units with eight lessons each, plus a Welcome unit, Sounds, Numbers, and stickers.
Activity Book: Reinforces skills with personalization tasks and crafts.
Teacher’s Book: Provides clear instructions and digital tools.
Big Book: Oversized storybooks for group activities.
Additional Resources: Flashcards, audio/video, and a Presentation Tool (sold separately).
Who is suitable for “Ready, Steady, Grow!”?
- Children aged 3–6 in pre-primary settings.
- Learners at CEFR A0 (pre-A1) level, beginning their English language journey.
- Mixed-ability classrooms, with support for diverse learning needs.
- Teachers and parents seeking a holistic approach combining English skills, school readiness, and social-emotional development.
- Users in regions with British or American English adaptations (e.g., Spain, Latin America).
The benefits of “Ready, Steady, Grow!”
- Builds foundational English skills and school readiness for ages 3–6.
- Fosters social-emotional learning (SEL) with resilience, self-awareness, and independence.
- Engages children through relatable stories with Sofia, Daniel, Hug, and Hummy.
- Supports mixed-ability classrooms with differentiated activities and digital resources via Cambridge One.
- Enhances wellbeing with dedicated lessons and activities in every unit.
- Offers flexibility with British and American English editions, adaptable for regions like Spain and Latin America.
- Provides tools for parents and teachers to reinforce learning at home and in school.
Effective learning strategies for “Ready, Steady, Grow!”
- Interactive Storytelling: Engage children with the adventures of Sofia, Daniel, Hug, and Hummy by reading aloud from the Pupil’s Book or Big Book, encouraging them to predict outcomes or mimic characters to build language skills.
- Hands-On Activities: Use the Activity Book’s crafts and fine motor exercises to reinforce vocabulary and skills while enhancing coordination and creativity.
- Repetition and Routine: Leverage the nine-unit structure with eight lessons each to establish a consistent learning rhythm, revisiting key themes like wellbeing and numbers for retention.
- Digital Support: Utilize Cambridge One for home practice with audio, video, and interactive tasks, making learning accessible and fun outside the classroom.
- Group Participation: Foster social skills by using flashcards and group readings, encouraging peer interaction and collaboration.
- Personalized Engagement: Adapt lessons from the Teacher’s Book to suit mixed-ability levels, allowing children to progress at their own pace while building confidence.
- Wellbeing Focus: Incorporate the course’s wellbeing lessons into daily activities, promoting resilience and emotional regulation through role-play or discussions.
These strategies align with the course’s holistic approach, enhancing both language and life skills.