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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.
This title covers a balance of the targets set for Key Stage One children and includes the following topics - all about me, air, water, light and shadow, heat, cold, minibeasts (make a wormery), trees and plants and sound effects. Special features include: "Parent point" on every spread to explain the purpose of each activity at which the child does the exercise; a "Skills checklist" at the back of the book; and an interactive card insert - "Moving weather chart".
This titles is a thorough introduction to cursive writing. The approach is based on - the importance of developing good writing habits from the earliest stages and the proven value of linking cursive writing with frequently occurring spelling patterns. Eight pages of tracing paper are included for extra practice. The "Parent point" on every spread explains the purpose of each activity at the point at which the child does the exercise. There is a "Skills checklist" at the back of the book. The book offers guidelines for left-handed children.
This title builds on the skills introduced in Ladybird "Learn Reading". Both books combine the proven paths to reading - developing sight vocabulary, phonic awareness (the link between sounds and letter patterns) and a fascination for stories. The "Parent point" on every spread explains the purpose of the activity at the point at which the child does the exercise. There is a "Skills checklist" at the back of the book. Emphasis is on understanding clues to reading the written word (word attack skills). Includes focus on the first, middle and final sounds and rhyme. The interactive card insert features a rhyming snap game.