reading – Help your child learn to read, write and spell

Nessy Offer and Phonics Vocabulary

For a limited time only, get 70% off Nessy Reading and Spelling! Offer ends 26th of November. Use the code: THANKSNESSY Get 40% off all other programs and packs, available to redeem until the 28th of November. Use the code: 40PREBF Buy Nessy Reading and Spelling and get Hairy Reading for FREE. Offer ends 28th November. Requires 1 of each product in the basket to qualify.Use the code: BUY1GET1Continue reading “Nessy Offer and Phonics Vocabulary”

21.9.22 Nessy Offers and Spelling tips

Parents It’s not to late to celebrate the Science of Reading this September, Nessy.com have been offering lots of free educational resources, including a free phonics app every week throughout September. Go to https://www.nessy.com/en-us/the-science-of-reading/science-of-reading-september for more details. There are also lots of free educational resources on their site throughout the year. Last day for thisContinue reading “21.9.22 Nessy Offers and Spelling tips”

28.5.22 Reading – Decoding and Syllables

“If a child memorizes ten words, the child can read only ten words, but if the child learns the sounds of ten letters, the child will be able to read 350 three-sound words, 4,320 four-sound words, and 21,650 five-sound words.” (Kozloff, 2002). This is why learning to decode words is so much better than tryingContinue reading “28.5.22 Reading – Decoding and Syllables”

6.4.22 Reading and spelling strategies

Syllables For reading and writing longer words, chunking into syllables has always been the definite way to go! (Ok, I know I may have mentioned this quite a few times before, but it is so essential!) An awareness and knowledge of vowels is also important, as each time we count the syllables in a word,Continue reading “6.4.22 Reading and spelling strategies”

28.3.22 Reading and spelling cards

Last week, I was asked if I could explain more about teaching using reading and spelling cards as these are an important part of a dyslexic reading and spelling programme, but can actually be used for all children. Reading and spelling cards have proven to be effective to help all learners read and spell, becauseContinue reading “28.3.22 Reading and spelling cards”

PUFFIN AUTHORS ZOOM WEBINARS FEBRUARY 2022

Book a FREE Zoom webinar for your class this term, featuring a new and exciting Puffin author each week! At 10:30am on Friday mornings, Puffin authors will be beaming straight into classrooms across the country via a live Zoom webinar. Each of our 45-minute sessions will include a presentation from the author, giving your pupilsContinue reading “PUFFIN AUTHORS ZOOM WEBINARS FEBRUARY 2022”