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5 Ways Phonics Sound Mats Support Phonics Learning and How to Use Them

9th October 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

What is a Phonics Sound Mat? A phonics sound mats are visual aid often used in early education settings to…

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Posted in: Phonics, Reading
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A Poem a Day – National Poetry Day – New Resolutions and Habits

3rd October 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? I’ve always liked taking stock of where I am and where we are as…

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Posted in: A Poem A Day, Books and Storysacks, Gift Guide, Reading

Dog Man The Scarlet Shedder by Dav Pilkey

18th September 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Book 12 in the Dog Man Series: The Scarlet Shedder We purchased this one on pre-order as Floss is totally…

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Phonics – What is Phase 2 SATPIN?

14th September 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Phase 2 Phonics – why we start with SATPIN. Ideas and games to support learning the first phonemes including reading and writing with them.

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Learning Through Play, Phonics, Student Teacher Filed under: Phase 2 Phonics

The Sunday Post – Wigglesbottom Primary, Iris Folding & Yoto Club Changes

11th August 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberley @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.It’s a chance to share News. A post to…

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A collection of 20 Zoe's Rescue Zoo books laid out in a grid with 4 rows and 5 columns of books

Zoe’s Rescue Zoo Books Activity: Audio Quiz

9th August 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Zoe’s Rescue Zoo Books Our daughter Floss is seven and adores the Zoe’s Rescue Zoo series. They’re an early independent…

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Posted in: Book Bands, Books and Storysacks, Reading, Tonies, Tonies and Yoto, Yoto
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www Wednesday Books: 7 Aug 24 – Dragon Girls, Atomic Habits & Holiday Reading

7th August 2024 Lisa 2 Comments

It’s W W W Wednesday. Wednesday book time! Hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. You can find…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Reading

Reading Chapter Books – What to Read after Picture Books? Early Chapter Book Joy

5th August 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Transitioning to Chapter Books The transition from children enjoying picture books to chapter books can seem like a very large…

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The Sunday Post – The Pirate Cat, Words of Love and Scholastic Book Haul

4th August 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberley @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.It’s a chance to share News. A post to…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Reading
Bertha & Blink Rumble in the Jungle by Nicola Colton published by Little Tiger Press book cover on red and pink scarves surrounded by wooden robots a flamingo and fabric trees

Bertha & Blink: Rumble in the Jungle by Nicola Colton – Early Chapter Book Recommendations

1st August 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Bertha & Blink: Rumble in the Jungle Early Chapter Book This blog posts will give you a review and inside…

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