Sometimes you need a helping hand to get little ones on their reading journey. This range of guides, videos and activities will help entertain whilst also developing their literacy skills.
Summer Home Learning Resources for Parents
Series: Key Words
How to Use Key Words for Back to School Reading
Introducing the most frequently used words in the English language to children is a wonderful starting point to help them read confidently. Here’s how to use the Ladybird Key Word series to ease their journey back to school.
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The Secret to Building Children’s Confidence While Learning
As a teacher, Tony Murray saw how celebrating achievements motivated his pupils in the classroom. He reveals how you can help build children’s confidence to help them succeed while learning.
Early Word Games and Activities to Try at Home
Learning to read can involve far more than just books! These early-word activities can easily be implemented in the home and help you extend their reading experience.
How I learned to Read Using ‘The Scrapbook Method’
Lorna Hillman’s father created the iconic Key Words series. Discover her scrapbook method of introducing reading to young learners which was inspired by her childhood.
How William Murray created Key Words
William Murray’s transformative research changed the way we approach literacy forever. Here, his son remembers how his father created the remarkable book that went on to sell 100 million copies – Key Words.
Key Words Tips
12c The open door to reading
Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. Book 12c provides the link with writing for the words used in 12a and 12b. Once this
12b Mountain adventure
Book 12b explores Peter and Jane’s mountain adventure in 131 new words, including ‘ goodbye’, ‘suggested’, ‘clouds’ and ‘discussed’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 12c. The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds