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Explore our blog for expert tips, reading strategies, and the latest in literacy education. Whether you're a teacher, literacy lead, or parent, you'll find practical advice and inspiring stories to help foster a love of reading. Dive in and discover new ways to engage young readers!
Social Reading in the Classroom: Why it Matters
How collaborative and social reading experiences can foster a love for books.
Tom Minor
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Building Communities of Engaged Readers in School
Discover strategies for creating a culture of engaged readers at school and home.
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Reading Role Models: Benefits and How to Guide
The importance of reading role models and how parents and teachers can set a strong example.
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Reading Ambassadors: FAQs Answered
Empowering students to become reading ambassadors and promote a love of books among peers.
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The Parent and Teacher Guide to Reading Aloud
What is reading aloud? Reading aloud is when parents, teachers or carers read a text out loud to children. It is often associated with...
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Book Chat: Common FAQs Answered
Encouraging discussions about books to build comprehension and critical thinking skills.
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ZPD Reading Level: Guide to Supporting Children's Reading Progress
Understand what ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development) reading levels mean and how they help children find the right books for their ability.
Tom Minor
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What are Lexiles, or Lexile Levels?
Understanding lexile levels and how they help match children with the right books.
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Whole Class Reading: Pros and Cons of the Approach
The benefits of whole-class reading sessions and strategies for effective implementation.
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Five Finger Rule: What is it? And Why Does it Matter?
A simple method to help children find books suited to their reading level.
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Decoding in Reading: Explained
Understanding decoding skills and their role in early literacy development.
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How to Write a Book Review: A Guide for Young Readers
A step-by-step guide to writing an engaging book review, perfect for students, parents, and teachers.
Tom Minor
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Reading Vipers: Comprehension Mechanism Explained
How the VIPERS framework supports reading comprehension and skill-building.
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Shared Reading in School: Key Benefits
The impact of shared reading on literacy skills and classroom engagement.
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Shared Reading at Home: The Benefits for Parents
Tips for making shared reading a fun and educational family activity.
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What is Reading Comprehension? Tips for Success
Discover the lifelong benefits of reading to children and how it impacts their academic and emotional development.
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Reading Fluency: The FAQ Guide
Reading fluency is the ability to read expressively (prosody) with accuracy and at a good pace. Fluent readers can focus on what the text...
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Prosody (Reading Expression): How to Guide
The role of prosody in expressive reading and how to develop this skill.
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Reading Accuracy: Support for Teachers and Parents
What is reading accuracy? Reading accuracy is being able to recognise and pronounce written words without errors. As children don't have...
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Reading Rate: How to Develop This Skill in Children
Understanding reading speed and how to find a balance between fluency and comprehension.
Tom Minor
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