Ready to Read - Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- An exciting series of books to develop the confidence of young readers aged 5 to 7 who are beginning to read alone
- Current developments in the teaching of reading, writing and speaking guide the text and are behind the range of activities at the end of each book.
- Stories are told in rhyme, or in strong,rhythmic prose
- Repetiitive, easy rhymes are highlighted so that younger children can join in and invrease their confidence
- A "ready to tell" section encourages children to rearrange episodes from the story and increase confidence by retelling it
- Picture dictionary pages illustrate more difficult words and present key words in context
- Each book ends with a practical activity inspired by the story
- Notes for adults provide background information on the story and suggestions for encouraging children
- The chosen font increases word-shape recognition
- Coloured backgrounds are in line with current advice on making reading easier for children with dyslexia