Blog Early Years
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Phonics Books: What Parents Need to Know
Miss Mabel from Reading Roots explains how to choose the right books for early reading success
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How to Prepare for the Phonics Screening Check
This June, all children in Year 1 will be taking the Phonics Screening Check, a 40-word check of a child’s phonic skills and knowledge. Find out how you can help your child feel confident and prepared.
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5 Reasons to Try Phonics Book Bag Readers
Scholastic Phonics Book Bag Readers are an easy-to-use series of decodable readers designed to help children develop their phonic knowledge and early reading skills at home and in the classroom. Check out our 5 reasons to…
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6 Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension
As your child begins their reading journey, it’s important to make sure you’re supporting their development beyond phonics so they can become an accomplished reader.
Check out our six tips to sharpen reading…
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Reflections on the teaching of reading
In this guest blog post, Maddie Towne, a Year 6 Teacher and English Lead at Fossebrook Primary School reflects on her experiences of the teaching of reading.