Phonic Spelling

by Jillian Harker and Geraldine Taylor

Published 27 January 1994
This title offers an introduction to spelling through awareness of the link between sounds and letter patterns - a structured approach, a thorough foundation upon which to build future spelling skills and the confidence to tackle new words. The "Parent point" on every spread explains the purpose at the point of the activity at which the child does the exercise. There is a "Skills checklist" at the back of the book. The use of entertaining characters (the same as those found in the "Practise Cursive Writing") encourages concentration and a positive approach to spelling.

Handwriting

by Jillian Harker and Geraldine Taylor

Published 6 June 1998

Number Skills

by Jillian Harker and Geraldine Taylor

Published 28 July 1994
This title gives number practice in and around the context of a town - Addington. The characters who live there - Nicky Number, George Guess and Charlie Check, Mr Minus (who runs the take-away shop), Timothy Tens and Ursula Unites help to reinforce and extend skills learned in the "Learn Numbers" book. Number-based skills are central to National Curriculum maths, and should form a part of skills being tested for children aged seven. Special features include: the "Parent point", which is on every spread to explain the purpose of each activity at the point at which the child does the exercise, with lots of ideas for things to do at home to practise maths skills; and the "Skills checklist" is at the back of the book.