One small change. A brand-new word.
Turn a handful of letter cards into a word chain that helps children notice, blend, and spell.
Take a little lookTHE READING JOURNAL
Good ideas.
Growing readers.
A thoughtful corner for reading foundations, everyday word play,
and the grown-ups helping little readers find their way.
12 stories
A book to practise. A book to get lost in.
Decodable reading and grown-up read-alouds can play different, complementary roles in a beginner's reading day.
Take a little lookThree word games. Zero stopwatches.
Make room for noticing, building, and reading with playful activities that work at a child's pace.
Take a little lookSay it. Build it. Write a little message.
Bring reading and spelling together with familiar sounds, letter tiles, and a tiny message that means something.
Take a little lookSound boxes: little spaces, big discoveries
Three sounds, four letters? Explore the difference with a simple sound-box activity and a word like “ship”.
Take a little lookLittle words, big understanding: sight words & phonics
Beyond memorising shapes: help a child connect sounds, letters, and meaning on the way to confident reading.
Take a little lookReading progress is more than a score
Notice the small changes that matter, ask better questions, and keep app rewards in perspective.
Take a little lookRead a story. Leave room for a little wonder.
Make shared reading a conversation with thoughtful pauses, interesting words, and plenty of room to enjoy the story.
Take a little lookHeart words: find the surprising little part
Not every part of an irregular word is a mystery. Explore what is familiar before explaining what is unexpected.
Take a little lookThe Dolch list is a map. Not a race.
What the familiar word lists can offer, what they cannot tell you, and how to choose a sensible place to start.
Take a little lookWhich Dolch words should we practise next?
Choose a small, useful set of words by looking at phonics knowledge, classroom learning, and the books your child is reading.
Take a little lookA five-minute reading ritual for busy little lives
A gentle, practical routine for one word, one sentence, and one small moment of connection.
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