What Really Works in Early Reading

Description

Expectations and research in early reading:

Ofsted expectations and government strategy for making English pupils the most literate in Europe

The latest research on effective teaching strategies

How to meet and exceed the Early Learning goals for:

• listening and paying attention

• understanding

• speaking

• reading

A guide to rapid progress in early reading, with a focus on:

• identifying strengths and weaknesses in your current reading provision

• exploring ideas for developing key pre-reading skills

• helping pupils overcome reading difficulties

• assessing pupil progress and plan for next steps

• enhancing your current learning environment

Games and resources for daily, reading including:

• making the most of quality texts

• the role of songs, rhymes and oral storytelling

• creating inviting book corners

• ideas for maximising shared reading and developing guided reading

• tried and tested strategies for engaging parents

• drama, and speaking and listening activities