- When to start
- Your approach is key
- The three P’s
- Talking to your child
- Why reading to your child is so important
- What if I don’t like reading books?
- Words everywhere
- How reading is taught in British schools
- Approaches
- Methods
- Which approach should I use?
- Reading schemes
- What is phonics?
- What is a whole language approach?
- What is look and say?
- What are key words?
- Key words resources
- Phonics basics
- What are CVC words?
- Progressing from CVC words
- Multiple letter sounds
- In what order should blends be introduced?
- Phonics in-depth for parents
- Just a little bit more on phonics
- How to prepare your child for reading
- THINGS TO DO
- How to begin teaching your child
- How to teach the alphabet
- When to introduce letter names
- MAKE AN ALPHABET SCRAPBOOK
- THINGS TO DO
- When to start formal book reading
- How to begin formal book reading
- Comparing
- Useful tips for on-going reading sessions
- Distraction techniques for awkward little monkeys
- Reading problems
- Starting to learn to write
- Letter formation guide
- Letter position guide
- Rewards and charts
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