Learning starts with belonging
Ruby and Us gives very young learners a warm, story-rich start to English, guided by Ruby the Red Panda. With a strong emphasis on everyday values, student agency and inclusion, it sparks excitement for school and learning English from day one.
- English Type
- American English
- Number of levels
- 3
- CEFR Levels
- L1-L3
Ruby and Us creates a positive and inspiring classroom environment where young learners feel safe, included, and a strong sense of belonging as they begin their English learning journey. Target-language lessons, enriched with numeracy and real-world content, are complemented by rebus-supported dialogues that encourage meaningful communication and help learners build confidence in using English from the very start. Learning is further supported by the Navio app, which provides gamified practice and engaging digital activities that help learners stay motivated outside the classroom. Teaching is enhanced by MEE Air, giving teachers access to ready-to-use, editable lesson plans and other resources that allow them to focus less on planning and more on teaching.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL?
Ruby makes every child feel they belong
Ruby guides very young learners through a safe, story-rich space where everyday values are woven into each lesson, ensuring every child feels welcome and ready to learn English.
Encouraging first words, together
Short, meaningful dialogues help learners to internalise the language more naturally, giving every young learner the confidence to take their first brave steps in English.
Embracing every learner's unique needs
Built on UDL principles, differentiated activities and flexible resources meet every child where they are, ensuring every young learner enjoys learning English.
Brave steps into the world around us
Through stories, Real World lessons and cultural awareness, very young learners discover the world around them, from their classroom and community, to wider questions of global citizenship and sustainability.
Active lessons for the youngest minds
Fun, easy-to-use digital and multi-functional physical resources, carefully designed to hold young learners' attention help teachers engage and inspire every child in the room.
Levels & Samples
COURSE COMPONENTS
Student's Book with Digital Pack
The Ruby And Us Student’s Book with Digital Pack includes a print Student’s Book, and a Digital Pack with access to Navio – a game world where children can practice their English while earning points and badges – and access to online student resources.
Student's Book with Digital Pack and Activity Book
The Ruby And Us Student’s Book with Digital Pack and Activity Book includes a print Student’s Book, a print Activity Book, a Digital Pack with access to Navio- a game world where children can practice their English while earning points and badges – and access to online student resources.
Activity Book
The Ruby And Us Activity Book includes additional activities learners can complete in class or at home.
Teacher's Digital Student's Book Pack
The Ruby And Us Teacher’s Digital Student's Book Pack includes Digital Student's Books and access to the Teacher Zone.
Teacher's Book
The Ruby And Us Teacher’s Book includes teaching tips, games and routines for all three levels of the series.
Puppet
The Ruby And Us Puppet is an adorable hand puppet of Ruby, the course’s warm and adventurous central character, which teachers can use to enhance their lessons.
Student's Book with Digital Pack
The Ruby And Us Student’s Book with Digital Pack includes a print Student’s Book, and a Digital Pack with access to Navio – a game world where children can practice their English while earning points and badges – and access to online student resources.
Student's Book with Digital Pack and Activity Book
The Ruby And Us Student’s Book with Digital Pack and Activity Book includes a print Student’s Book, a print Activity Book, a Digital Pack with access to Navio- a game world where children can practice their English while earning points and badges – and access to online student resources.
Activity Book
The Ruby And Us Activity Book includes additional activities learners can complete in class or at home.
Teacher's Digital Student's Book Pack
The Ruby And Us Teacher’s Digital Student's Book Pack includes Digital Student's Books and access to the Teacher Zone.
Teacher's Book
The Ruby And Us Teacher’s Book includes teaching tips, games and routines for all three levels of the series.
Flashcards
The Ruby And Us Flashcards include vocabulary items presented through photos from the series to help teachers present and practice new language in class.
Puppet
The Ruby And Us Puppet is an adorable hand puppet of Ruby, the course’s warm and adventurous central character, which teachers can use to enhance their lessons.