Small Big Things
Help young learners grow into confident English users with Small Big Things: a global journey of language, self-awareness and connection. This easy-to-teach blended programme brings together four skills and oracy development with AI-powered speaking practice and a focus on personal development.
For primary learners American English Print and digital 7 levels GSE: 12–51 CEFR: Pre-A1–B1+
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Small Big Things sample page
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Small Big Things sample page
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Small Big Things front cover
Small Big Things sample page
Small Big Things sample page
Small Big Things sample page
Small Big Things sample page
Small Big Things sample page
About the course
Immerse young learners in a global journey that will support their growth into confident English users.
Small Big Things helps learners appreciate the big things that can be found in small moments.
The program fosters inclusion through multisensory methods and visual aids designed for neurodiverse learners, while Visible Thinking Routines make abstract ideas easier to explore. Motivation and independence grow through the Spicy Challenge, where students choose their own level of difficulty.
Small Big Things prepares learners to communicate with confidence in the real world.
Why choose Small Big Things?
Promotes wellbeing and resilience with its easy-to-use wellbeing journal
Supports inclusion with visual aids and multisensory tools for neurodiverse learners
Inspires motivation and independence through fun, flexible challenges
Choose the right experience for your learners
As every school has unique needs, we offer three language-learning solutions – Ultimate, Enhanced and Foundation – that are each designed to align perfectly with your specific requirements and help unlock the benefits of language learning.
Choose one or combine licenses across the different solutions to create a unique program for your school.
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| Courseware for students and teachers | ✔ |
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| Learning platform | ✔ |
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| AI tools for teachers | ✔ |
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| AI tools for learners |
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| eReaders | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Professional development (course-linked) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Assessments for placements and progress | ✔ |
Small Big Things is part of our Pearson English Journey
Fast-track your learners' progress:
- Teach with Small Big Things
- Assess with Benchmark Test – Young Learners
- Certify with Pearson English International Certificate – Young Learners
Benchmark Test – Young Learners
This powerful, engaging, interactive English proficiency test provides in-depth reporting across speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Pearson English International Certificate – Young Learners
For learners aged 6 to 13, PEIC Young Learners by Edexcel is a fun English language assessment emphasizing real-life scenarios.
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