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This series comprises 14 non-fiction books. Aimed at children in Reception to Year 2, each stage introduces a few sounds at a time, allowing independent reading from the outset. Each stage practises new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught letters/sounds and high-frequency words. There are...

Photocopiable activities to accompany the Dandelion World Stages 1-7 non-fiction readers. Activities focus on blending, segmenting skills, supporting word-building, comprehension, and early writing in a fun and accessible way for young children.

This series comprises 10 non-fiction books. Aimed at children in Reception to Year 2, each stage introduces spellings, suffixes, and simple two-syllable words. Each stage practises new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught letters/sounds and high-frequency words. There are two books at each stage to...

Photocopiable activities to accompany the Dandelion World Stages 16-20 non-fiction readers. Activities focus on blending, segmenting skills, supporting word-building, comprehension, and early writing in a fun and accessible way for young children.

This series comprises 16 non-fiction books. Aimed at children in Reception to Year 2, each stage introduces words with adjacent consonants (consonant blends) and consonant digraphs (consonant teams). Each stage practises new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught letters/sounds and high-frequency words. There are two...

Photocopiable activities to accompany the Dandelion World Stages 8-15 non-fiction readers. Activities focus on blending, segmenting skills, supporting word-building, comprehension, and early writing in a fun and accessible way for young children.

Lex's Grandad has been working on a secret invention, but disaster strikes when he encounters some people intent on stealing it. Luckily, Lex has some new friends and a cunning plan that he hopes will save the day. Book 1- Suffixes (-s, -es, -ed,...

A photocopiable activity book to accompany a set of truly decodable books for older readers who need support with their reading. This activity book introduces a range of suffixes, prefixes and root words and contains reading comprehension and spelling activities using English morphology linked...

Dyslexia Check Chart: Schools Best Practice (Free Download) A practical self-review tool designed to help schools evaluate how well they are set up to support learners with dyslexia. This check chart guides leaders and teaching teams to reflect on key elements of effective, evidence-based...

Dyslexia Factsheet NZ (Free Download) A clear, evidence-based overview of dyslexia designed to build understanding and support informed practice in New Zealand classrooms. This comprehensive factsheet outlines what dyslexia is, common indicators, and key characteristics, along with practical guidance to support early identification and...

Dyslexia is a lifelong language-based learning difference. Our Dyslexia Infographic is a FREE informative resource designed to help raise awareness. It outlines common indicators of dyslexia, challenges individuals with dyslexia face and other valuable information. Get yours now to increase your knowledge around Dyslexia...

Empowering Learning: The Science Behind Instruction That Works Professor Lorraine Hammond PhD AM Professor Lorraine Hammond explores the instructional practices that drive progress for more — and all — learners. Drawing from her extensive research and practical experience, she highlights the impact of systematic,...

A comprehensive, step-by-step program for developing Phonemic Awareness and Fluent Word Recognition. In recent years, scientists have made great strides in understanding how children learn to read, but also in how to prevent and correct most reading difficulties.  However, the American Federation for Teachers, the Journal...

A fantastic book to add to your kete, "Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching" by Anita L. Archer and Charles A. Hughes.   This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for educators, providing a clear framework for implementing explicit instruction across all grade levels and...

After being pulled into his game, Gus learns that there is no way out unless he continues to play. In order toescape, Gus has to befriend the other players, form a team and work together. This action-packed quest story takes the reader from CVC...

Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of 12 books in the Phonic Books Get Out of the Game series, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for word building, blending, spelling and comprehension linked to the...

Our Glossary of Literacy Terms is designed to assist you in gaining a firm grasp of the key terminology associated with Structured Literacy. Within this resource, you will find each term accompanied by its definition and an example, all of which are aimed at...

$2 from each book sold are donated to the Stroke Foundation NZ Did you know this remarkable story comes from one of our very own Learning MATTERS team members? Our talented Programme Coordinator humbly shared this incredible project she and her husband, Bevan, have brought...

This book is suitable for students in years 1-3 who are learning to form their letters. The coloured lines and dots assist students to develop an understanding of where letters sit.  Use this quality product during your explicit handwriting sessions to enable your students...

In addition to the Alphabet Sound Card which includes a handwriting formation prompt for lowercase letters, we have developed individual letter sheets with both lower and uppercase letters for explicit, multisensory teaching of letter formation and sound-to-symbol relationships.  These sheets also utilise the sky/grass/dirt arrangement which...

Drawing together the worlds of classroom practice, school leadership and cognitive science, this is an essential how-to guide for initiating and maintaining a school improvement journey based on the science of how we learn.   What we now know about learning and teaching is vast;...

This series comprises 10 books covering alternative vowel and consonant spellings and common Latin suffixes. Book 1: u, ue, u-e Book 2: u, o, ou Book 3: s, ss, se, c, ce Book 4: l, ll, le, al Book 5: j, g, ge Book...

Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of ten books in the Phonic Books Hidden in Paris series, truly decodable books for older readers who need support with their reading. This activity book includes activities for reading, spelling and comprehension linked to the Hidden in...

High leverage teaching practices FREE poster download. High leverage teaching practices stem from elements of explicit instruction; they bring the art of explicit instruction and active participation to life. These include specific and deliberate actions by the educator who follows a lesson design and...

This set of bonus concepts consists of 5 different passages. Concept 6 – y=i Concept 7 – y=e

Set 1 consists of 21 different passages. These passages include concepts 1-4 of the iDeaL Scope and Sequence, focusing on introducing sounds of the alphabet. Concept 1 – CV/VC a e i o u m n p s t Concept 2 – CVC a...

Set 2 consists of 18 different passages. This set includes passages for concepts 5-12 of the iDeaL Stage 1 Scope and Sequence. Concept 5 – Open and closed syllables Concept 6 – Consonant blends Concept 7 – Consonant blends...Strikes Again Concept 8 – Floss...

Set 3 consists of 16 different passages. This set includes passages for concepts 10-16 of the iDeaL Stage 1 Scope and Sequence. Concept 13 – Longer spelling after a short vowel sound ‘ck’ Concept 14 – Double the consonant when adding a vowel suffix...

Set 4 consists of 18 different passages. This set includes passages for concepts 17-22 of the iDeaL Stage 1 Scope and Sequence. Concept 19 - /ar/ sound Concept 20 - /er/ sound: er, ir, ur Concept 21 – /or/ sound Concept 22 – /ow/...

Student-Focused Coaching (SFC) is a highly effective way to improve educator professional development and learning and student outcomes—but to succeed, coaches need to be empowered to lead alongside supervisors and other teacher leaders.  Building on Hasbrouck & Michel's widely used guide, Student-Focused Coaching, this...

Approach to the reading and spelling of irregularly spelled words, in accordance with the syllable types of English, the spelling rules within them and New Zealand pronunciation. These lists contain words with irregular sounds taken from the ‘Fry’ list, which was developed by Dr...

This is the first of 3 kits in the iRSR series. Kit 1 is designed to be used with a selection of early decodable texts and is suitable for children aged 5-7 years old. These students will be working within Curriculum Level 1. iRSR...

This is the second of 3 kits in the iRSR series. Kit 2 is designed to be used with catch-up decodable texts and is suitable for students aged 8 years or older. These students are working below their recommended curriculum level and require extra...

This is the third of 3 kits in the iRSR series. Kit 3 is designed to be used with authentic texts and is suitable for use with students working within Levels 2 — 4. It uses excerpts taken from stories and articles found in...

Jack and his little sister, Snub, are visiting Gran and Grandpa on a remote Scottish island where they live. An accident brings them closer together, but a subsequent calamity is the beginning of an exciting quest. The Island Adventure Series are engaging texts suitable...

1 x 190 Page Workbook This 190 page workbook contains activities such as word building, reading, spelling and comprehension linked to the 10 books in the Island Adventure Series. 

Jill Jet decodable stories offer children the opportunity to review and master their letter sounds, all whilst reading their very first chapter book series. Each early decodable chapter story has been written with controlled vocabulary, in accordance with the Rainbow Phonics scope and sequence...

June Bloom decodable stories offer children the opportunity to review and master vowel sounds, all whilst reading their very first chapter book series. Each early decodable chapter story has been written with controlled vocabulary, in accordance with the Rainbow Phonics scope and sequence (at...

Leading Literacy Change: Mississippi's Story and Shared Insight Dr Kymyona Burk Dr Kymyona Burk shares the remarkable journey of Mississippi's literacy transformation, highlighting the policies, practices, and leadership that drove significant gains in student outcomes. You'll gain insight into the challenges, strategies implemented, and...

Letter Formation Poster PDF - Developing spatial awareness of where letters sit on lines when written Handwriting is a key component to the success of any written language and requires explicit teaching in order to become automatic and fluent. This poster demonstrates the ‘Sky,Grass, Dirt’...

Our Literacy Data Analysis & Instructional Practice Checklist is designed to support leaders and teams to translate intent into action, step by step, without adding unnecessary complexity.

The Magic Belt series comprises 12 beautifully illustrated books which take Zak on a quest to find 10 magical gems to help cure his grandfather. This action-packed quest story with fabulous illustrations takes the reader from CVC and CVCC word level text through to...

A workbook to prepare the older, ‘catch-up’ pupil for reading the Magic Belt Series. Aimed at children with weak sound/letter knowledge it introduces the sounds and letters of the alphabet through a variety of activities (50 pages).

Introduces a variety of reading activities that correspond to the twelve books in the series. For pupils who can read text at simple CVC word level.

Determined to find her brother, Mel travels to Mars in a space pod. Phonic Books Mel on Mars comprises 12 decodable books for older readers who can read simple CVC words. This action-packed quest story takes the reader from CVC and CVCC word text through to...

Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of 12 books in the Phonic Books Mel on Mars series, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for word building, blending, spelling and comprehension linked to the Mel on...

Moon Dogs EXTRAS are an exciting addition of 24 books that follow the same scope and sequence as Moon Dogs set 1. They have age-appropriate illustrations and storylines that engage and encourage the student to read on. The series can be used as a supplementary...

Reading, writing and comprehension activities based around the stories from The Moon Dogs Extras Series.  A wide range of activities support and provide crucial further practice for the sounds of the alphabet at CVC level text. An ideal resource for older, beginner readers.

Such engaging texts suitable for students in their tweens and teens. They have age-appropriate illustrations and story lines that engage and encourage the student to read on. Set 1 gradually introduces the initial sounds of the alphabet at CVC level text. Book 1: s...

Complements the 8 stories in the first Moon Dogs Series and follows the same phonic progression. Offers activities for word building, reading, spelling and comprehension work based on the characters and events in the stories. (100 pages).