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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWe all need water to survive – without it there would be no life on Earth! Find out how the Earth recycles water, and what we can do to help. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links: science, geography

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelJoin the experts on their field trip and discover how the rocks, fossils and soils are a vital part of our planet. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type – An information book.The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information.The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further.Curriculum links – Science – Rocks; Geography – Natural resources

Foundation Treasure House is a topic-based resource consisting of mini-storytelling projects. Each project focuses on an exciting and engaging core text, with a bank of activities linked to the text. All 40-60+ month reading and writing early years outcomes are covered within the topics.The bank of activities for each project is the vehicle for teaching speaking and listening skills, early reading skills (phonics), early writing skills and related reinforcement. There are lots of suggestions for incorporating more cross-curricular and creative activities within the topic.The Teacher’s Guide consists of:• 6 topics (one per half term) each consisting of 3 mini-storytelling projects. The 18 sequences contain:– Whole class focused teaching– Bank of differentiated adult-led activities– Bank of child-led activities– Resources

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.This adventure story is set in the mid-19th century during a ravaging storm. Will Amy and Pete be able to help rescue the members of a ship which is about to crash into the dangerous rocks?Orange/Band 6 offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ a /ee/ e-e, e, y /oo/ u /igh/ ie, y /ch/ tch /j/ g, ge, dge /l/ le /f/ ph /w/ wh /v/ ve /s/ se /z/ sePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 3–5.This fascinating non-fiction book introduces readers to stargazing. Learn the stories behind some of the key constellations, from the Big Dipper to Orion, and how to spot them – and planets too!Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ ay, a-e, ey /ee/ ie, ea /igh/ i-e, i /oa/ o, ow, o-e /oo/ ou /ow/ ou /or/ al /ur/ ear /e/ ea /i/ y /ear/ ere /air/ ere, ear, are /u/ o, our, o-e.Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.When a poor bootmaker is visited by a kind elf his fortunes suddenly change…This interactive retelling of the classic The Elves and the Shoemaker, written by Alison Milford, puts the reader at the heart of the action. Can you help the elf to make new shoes for the bootmaker to sell?Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Discover all the different types of fox there are in the world in this photographic non-fiction book.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.There are all sorts of stars and constellations that make patterns in the night sky. See if you can spot some of these patterns and maybe you can even find and make up some of your own patterns!

Prepare for the GL 11+ tests with confidence with theseauthentic multiple-choice papers covering Verbal Reasoning, keyEnglish skills, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning.Designed for practising under test conditions, these papers willhelp children to develop the essential skills they need to succeedin the GL 11+ tests. Contains two complete tests (each testcontains two papers - papers A and B), along with answer sheets andshort answer grids.Two complete GL practice testsAuthenticmultiple choice formatFull answers withexplanationsCovers Maths, English, Verbal and Non-verbalReasoning

Prepare for the GL 11+ tests with targeted practice and opportunitiesfor children to test their understanding and develop theirverbal reasoning skills for the GL 11+ Test.Packed with opportunities for children to master different questiontypes, including word meanings, making words, codes and more. Contains a range of verbal reasoning question typesContains short answers at the end of the book.Extended answers online.   Board: GL 11+ Subjects covered: Verbal ReasoningType: Skills PracticeFor Ages: 10 to 11"Great quality, imaginatively written" Dr Samina Rashid,11+ tutor

Prepare for the GL 11+ tests with these authentic multiple-choicecomprehension tests.Packed with challenging comprehension questions covering fictionand non-fiction, this book will help to sharpen skills such asinference and deduction, which are an essential part of the GL test. The tests contains both fiction and non-fiction comprehensionpassages along with Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation questions. Authentic multiple choice formatMix of fiction and non-fiction textsIncludes a mix of practice and assessment.Contains short answers at the end of the book.Extended answers online. Covers the comprehension skills required for success in the 11+ Board: GL 11+ Subjects covered: ComprehensionType: Skills PracticeFor Ages: 9 to 10"Great quality, imaginativelywritten" Dr Samina Rashid, 11+ tutor

Prepare for the GL 11+ tests with targeted practice and opportunitiesfor children to test their understanding and develop theirverbal reasoning skills for the GL 11+ Test.Packed with opportunities for children to master different questiontypes, including word meanings, making words, codes and more. Contains a range of verbal reasoning question typesContains short answers at the end of the book.Extended answers online.   Board: GL 11+ Subjects covered: Verbal ReasoningType: Skills PracticeFor Ages: 9 to 10"Great quality, imaginatively written" Dr Samina Rashid,11+ tutor

All you need to get started with GL 11+ preparationPrepare children for their 11+ assessment with a mix of top tipsand 'how to' information about the different question types, plentyof practice questions and a practice test.This workbook for ages 10-11 contains everything children needto get started with the GL 11+ assessments. Perfect for home learning,it includes: information about the different question typesguidance on how to answer the questionstips, tricks and things to look out for to make questions easierto answerlots of practice questionsa practice testshort answers included with extended answers online.  This workbook is ideal for: getting started with GL 11+ preparation at home.parents and children who are looking for clear guidance on howthe GL 11+ questions work.parents who want to support their child's GL 11+ preparationat home, without needing specialist knowledge.building confidence before moving on to full practice tests.those who prefer structured, step-by-step support rather thanjumping straight into assessments.  "Great quality, imaginatively written" Dr SaminaRashid, 11+ tutorSERIES INFORMATION:Pass Your 11+ builds confidence, strengthens coreacademic skills, and equips pupils with the strategies needed tosucceed in the GL Assessment 11+ exams. Designed to support pupils aged 9-11 in preparing confidentlyfor the GL Assessments 11+ exams.Covering the core subjects of English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning,and Non-verbal Reasoning.Offering a progressive pathway that builds essential skills,knowledge and exam technique.  GL 11+ Home Tutor: Your how-to and practice guideDedicated Home Tutor guides provide in-depth at-home teachingsupport, making them ideal for parents and tutors who want to activelyguide learning.  GL Assessment Practice & TestsEach title combines focused practice with realistic test-stylequestions, helping pupils become familiar with the format, timingand expectations of the GL Assessment 11+ exam. Step-by-step explanations,guided practice and answers enable learners to developunderstanding independently or with support at home.  11+ GL Assessment Practice PapersReinforce exam readiness by offering full-length tests that simulatereal assessment conditions.  Vocabulary CardsActivities and word flashcards to help build vocabulary over time,or for revision on-the-go.

Master spelling and vocabulary and build English skillsThis workbook supports children to develop their spelling andvocabulary skills through fun and engaging activities which willhelp motivate your child's learning and confidence.A progress chart is also included for children to colour in aschapters are completed, and an introduction chapter on how to usethe book.Content is split into: Revision of Reception work; New consonantgraphemes; Long vowel sounds; More vowel digraphs and trigraphs;Analysing words; Suffixes; and Tricky words Help children feel prepared, capable and ready to tackle newchallenges at school.Use at home or in school.Quickly builds confidence through regular, achievable activitiesthat encourage independent learning.Designed to complement the school curriculum, meaning childrenwork at the right level, so nothing feels too hard or too easy.Includes extra notes and tips to reinforce skills.All answers available online.  This workbook: is ideal for children aged 5-6 (Year 1) building core Englishskills.is perfect for parents who want to support their child's learningthrough focused, targeted practice at home.  SERIES INFORMATIONPacked with engaging activities and confidence-boosting practice,these targeted workbooks help children stay on track with theirlearning while having fun at the same time.Also available in this series Comprehension, Grammar and Punctuation,Handwriting, and Spelling and Vocabulary. These workbookshelp keep children motivated, engaged and support them as theyachieve mastery of English.

Three short exciting stories with questions at the back of the book. This hi-lo series is comprised of 12 books, each containing 2-3 stories. The short length and varied nature of the stories make them perfect for reluctant readers. Each story has illustrations, a vocabulary page at the front and questions at the back to ensure that the text has been understood. Stories vary from familiar settings such as schools and museums to more fantastical locations like haunted houses and space ships.This hi-lo series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for children aged between 7 and 13 years, whose current reading age is between 6 and 7 years. These age-appropriate short reads have 32 pages and are written by gifted authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads. The vocabulary list of tricky words can aid comprehension before reading the book.