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Learn to read with Peter and Jane!
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Learn to read with Peter and Jane!
Sun Oct 15

Key Words with Peter and Jane is a classic Ladybird series, which was first published in 1964. It has taught generations of children to read all around the world. Sixty years on, a new generation of children can learn to read with Peter and Jane!

Melissa Mackey
Editorial Manager, Ladybird Education
Learn with Peppa Pig: Phonics Fun!
Activities, Blog
Learn with Peppa Pig: Phonics Fun!
Tue Jan 24

Peppa Pig has brought fun into children’s lives for nearly 20 years, through the TV shows and in so many other ways. But now there’s a new way children can have fun with Peppa and her friends – and learn phonics at the same time.

Catherine Baker
Educational Publishing Consultant
Top tips for practising reading, writing and number skills at home
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Top tips for practising reading, writing and number skills at home
Tue Aug 23

There are many fun ways to support your child’s learning and build on the work they’re doing at school or nursery! Let’s look at some easy and effective activities that you can do at home to boost your child’s reading, writing and number skills.

Catherine Baker
Educational Publishing Consultant
Using Reward Charts to Build Confidence When Reading
Activities, Blog
Using Reward Charts to Build Confidence When Reading
Wed May 26

Using reward charts while reading is a great way to help foster a reader’s sense of accomplishment and confidence. Here are some easy ways you can use them to motivate children on their reading journey. 

How to Start a Book Club at Home
Activities, Blog
How to Start a Book Club at Home
Mon Apr 19

A book club is a wonderful way to make reading a regular and fun activity. Here’s our five-step guide to starting your own, at home.

6 Outdoor Reading Activities to Engage Young Readers
Activities, Blog
6 Outdoor Reading Activities to Engage Young Readers
Wed Mar 3

Outdoor reading activities open up a range of learning opportunities, so we asked educational consultant Dani Mundy for some inspiration to help us get active while learning to read. Here are six of our favourites that will show young learners that books are so much more than just a rainy day activity…

Danielle Mundy
ELT Consultant
How to Begin Reading Aloud with Young Learners
Articles, Blog
How to Begin Reading Aloud with Young Learners
Wed Jan 27

Reading aloud has lots of benefits, especially for children learning to read. Here are some simple ways that you can use this technique at home, whether you are homeschooling or reading for pleasure.

Danielle Mundy
ELT Consultant
The Secret to Building Children’s Confidence While Learning
Articles, Blog
The Secret to Building Children’s Confidence While Learning
Thu Nov 19

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.

Tony Murray
7 Activities from the Do You Know? Series
Activities, Blog
7 Activities from the Do You Know? Series
Fri Sep 25

These fascinating books are perfect for some at-home activities with your child. From watching videos to reading and comprehension, here’s how to get the most out of the series.

Danielle Mundy
ELT Consultant