We are delighted that our Alba series has been shortlisted for the Education Resources Award for 2014! This is the second award nomination for the series this year. Hurray!
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Articles specific to Phonic Books including noteworthy announcements and any events we may attend or have already attended.
Alba series shortlisted for Diversity Award
We are delighted that our Alba reading series has been nominated by the Independent Publishers Guild for the Diversity award. Here is what the judges said about us: Phonic Books is shortlisted for its work to help those who struggle with their reading, especially older girls through a new Alba Series of books. Judges liked its […]
Read MoreDo we really need more phonic games?
Phonic Books Ltd has collaborated with TTS to create 5 new packs of reading games. But who needs more phonic games? Educational catalogues are packed with phonic games! What is different about these new games?
Read MoreJosh (8) reviews ‘The Dark Master’ from the Talisman series
Josh (8), writes a review about the last book in the Talisman Series – ‘The Dark Master’ (which introduces – /ar/), in which the Dark Master reveals himself. Scary….
Read MoreSneak preview of new Dandelion Board games
Phonic Books have collaborated with TTS and in creating new phonic board games that help children practice and consolidate vowel spellings that many children struggle with. The games are linked to our Dandelion Series so the characters and stories set a context for the games. What is different about these board games? Drawing on our […]
Read MoreIndependent review of Dandelion Readers in Teach Primary
Here is an independent review of Dandelion Readers, Level 2, that introduces alternative vowel spellings. It can be found in the recent Teach Primary magazine just published and online in their Tried and Tested reviews http://www.teachprimary.com/ Here is a summary for busy teachers: Verdict: Value for money Dandelion Readers are used in 40 countries around the world and […]
Read MoreIndependent review of Dandelion Readers by John Dabell of Teach Primary
Here is an independent review of Dandelion Readers Level 2 set. This set of 14 books introduces 2-3 alternative spellings for vowel sounds (Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds). http://www.teachprimary.com/tried_and_tested/view/dandelion-readers
Read MorePhonic Books take on Hong Kong
Clair, Wendy and I travelled to Hong Kong before Xmas to exhibit our books in the Learning and Teaching Expo. It was really quite an experience! Hong Kong is an unusual place: modern and traditional at the same time. We learned a great deal and also had a glimpse into the future of education (the focus of the […]
Read MoreOur Wendy talking at UKTI fair in Spain
Here is a clip from UKTI about the Education Fair in Madrid. Wendy Tweedie is first to speak about the interest shown in our books and requests from teachers and universities for help in teaching phonics. We are very proud! http://www.slideshare.net/UKTISpain
Read MoreDandelion Book of Dictation now in stock!
To all our customers who have been waiting for this workbook – it is now in stock and available. This workbook offers step-by-step dictation exercises that follow the progression of the Dandelion Readers reading scheme. It will allow teachers and TA’s to have dictation activities at their fingertips. This is great resource for developing spelling (encoding) and punctuation of young readers […]
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