Background of The Study
learners before the period over. It is very important to introduce how to do verbal interaction correctly, because this competence is very useful to interact verbally
with the environment. Introducing English as a foreign language in Kindergarten is considered beneficial in some aspects.
There are some advantages that young learners have over older ones. Young children are sensitive to the sounds and the rhythm of new languages and
they enjoy copying new sounds and patterns of intonation. In addition, younger learners are usually less anxious and less inhibited than older
learners Pinter, 2006 In Kindergarten, children participate in listening, reading, showing
experiences using such texts as pictures, stories, rhymes, symbols, dramas and videos to celebrate individuals and class accomplishment.
Achieving of teaching-learning process depends on some aspects. Teaching foreign language must take in to the needs and characteristics of young learners in
order to be successful. Teaching objectives and approaches must be compatible with the learners’ cognitive level and interest.
Kindergartens which have English course or extracurricular should provide a wide range of opportunities for using and hearing the language and play should
be an active part of the teaching. Teachers plan programs that allow children to explore language and to communicate their thinking and learning in meaningful
ways to both the teacher and their peers. Teachers make decisions about the use of materials and the focus of their teaching that are based both on the learning
expectations and on their observations of the children’s needs, and they create an environment that supports language learning and literacy in many ways.
Seeing these opportunities, TK Islam Plus Salsabila 1 has conducted English course once a week, for not more than two hours. The teachers teachEnglish by
relating to the theme at the moment. They teach English through songs, pictures, vocabulary cards, and delivering tasks or worksheets. Teachers never work out the
tasks or worksheet. They only copy the tasks or worksheet from books they have bought. They make some kind of cards and pictures, but it is not always
compatible with needs and characteristics of the children. As mentioned above, for getting a success teaching-learning process teachers must have effort to
produce the materials of English learning related to the learners’ needs and characteristics. Tasks should be meaningful and help children to make sense of
new experiences by relating them to what they already know. The use of routine and repetition should be emphasized along with opportunities for interaction and
cooperation. Finally, praise and encouragement is necessary to maintain children’s positive attitudes, motivation, and self-confidence.
TK Islam Plus Salsabila 1 Sleman conducted English learning for young learners. In fact, according to the observation’s result, the teachers apply some
various techniques and methods but the school does not have enough material which involves interesting activities that can be used for the program.
Considering the fact above, the researcher tries to design English Learning Programsfor English Day program which appropriate for class B and children at
the same level which are suited to the kindergarten’s curriculum.