Alison Clarke of Spelfabet has reviewed the Magic Belt series. We are delighted! An experienced speech pathologist, Alison tried the books out with her struggling and reluctant readers. This review presents the special features in the series in a clear way: http://www.spelfabet.com.au/2013/07/magic-belt-books/
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What teacher and pupils say about the Magic Belt Series
This week we received an email from Anne, a teacher who reported impressive reading progress with her pupils using the Totem and Talisman series (see post below). She wrote in response to our request for testimonials on the new Magic Belt series. This is what she wrote:
Read MoreJohn Walker of the ‘Literacy Blog’ reviews Magic Belt Series
John Walker, phonics guru and co-creator of the ‘Sounds-Write Reading and Spelling Programme’ reviews the Magic Belt Series. http://literacyblog.blogspot.co.uk/
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Teach Primary has just published a great review for the Magic Belt series. To read it online visit: http://www.teachprimary.com/tried_and_tested/view/magic-belt-series If you are using the books and have comments about this new series – please get in touch. We would love to hear how you are using them with your pupils. Write to me, Tami at enquiries@phonicbooks.co.uk
Read MoreSNIP review of Magic Belt Series: "will help stimulate struggling readers to want to read.”
Special Education Information Press has just reviewed the Magic Belt series in its November issue. It concludes: “This is another well-produced series of books which will help stimulate struggling readers to want to read.”
Read MoreMagic Belt Series – Reviewed by Teach Primary – verdict: Rare Reads
The Magic Belt series has just been reviewed for the first time by John Dabell at Teach Primary. He summarises with his verdict – the books are ‘Rare Reads’ as they successfully and thoughtfully address a much neglected need for decodable age-appropriate reading materials for older pupils.
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