Juliette Schneiderman is a specialist literacy support teacher based in London. She teaches primary children in a mainstream school where she works with children on a one-to-one basis as a literacy support teacher two days a week. She also has a private practice, Star Learning, for children with specific learning differences. We sat down with […]
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We went from reading being this frustrating, painful experience to reading Magic Belt
Nicky was first introduced to Phonic Books when trying to help her children who are dyslexic. She knew the books coming home from school weren’t right but wasn’t sure what would work until she discovered the Magic Belt series. “This was a game changing moment for us in our family. We went from reading being […]
Read MoreBoost reading confidence with Phonic Books
Stephanie is a reading specialist in New York and we met with her to discuss how she uses Phonic Books in her classroom. Stephanie works with children who need reading intervention with students in Kindergarten through to second grade. *** Stephanie has been using Phonic Books for over five years and Magic Belt was the […]
Read MoreOne thing that all teachers agree on is how important it is to get children reading
This is a testimonial by Ann Sullivan. Ann has over 30 years’ experience in mainstream and specialist education. Based in the UK, her career includes roles as a KS1 and KS2 class teacher, SEN secondary literacy teacher, school-based Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), an advisory teacher for pupils with special educational needs and a Specialist […]
Read MoreBoost confidence in older readers with Hidden in Paris
This is a guest testimonial by Donna Rominger. *** Hidden in Paris is the latest series from Phonic Books that will engage the reader from the very beginning. Join three friends as they comb the streets of Paris searching for symbolic clues presented to them on a treasure like map that was left to them […]
Read MoreLeave pupils “excited to become readers” with Hidden in Paris
This is a guest testimonial by Ann Sullivan. Ann has over 30 years’ experience in mainstream and specialist education. Based in the UK, her career includes roles as a KS1 and KS2 class teacher, SEN secondary literacy teacher, school-based Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), an advisory teacher for pupils with special educational needs and a […]
Read MoreExciting, engaging and relevant reading books
Another lovely review from a happy customer… “Phonic books provide an exciting, engaging, relevant and real reading opportunity for pupils at different stages of their reading journey. The books are carefully tailored to provide meaningful reading content that remains of high interest but matches the individual’s ability with just enough challenge to move reading forwards […]
Read MoreSpecial-needs teacher reviews Moon Dogs series
We recently received this kind message from Rebecca Sloane, a teacher at Kingswood School House. “As a special-needs teacher who works with mainly Key Stage 2 children, I’m always looking for materials that not only interest my students but also enable them to practise the early phonics they have missed out on. The Moon Dog […]
Read MoreThe look of success – just look at that face!
This little chap has just received a new set of the ‘Rescue’ series, decodable books for older, struggling readers. He has already read the ‘Talisman’ series and now he will be able to read this new series independently because he will have already been taught the graphemes in each book. Decodable books offer a seamless […]
Read MoreLetter from a parent of a struggling reader: who and what helped her son?
Susan Godsland (newly named ‘Godsend’) was contacted through her website www.dyslexics.org.uk by a parent of a struggling, 7 year old reader. Here is a letter from that parent:
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