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Phonics guide

Our essential guide to learning to read with phonics.

Phonics guide

Read Write Inc. support

Tips, free eBooks and practice activities to help children learning with Read Write Inc. Phonics.

Read Write Inc. Phonics

Which Stage?

Find out which reading Stage or Level is right for your child.

Which Stage is my child?

Free eBook library

Take a look at our tablet-friendly eBooks, which include all of your child’s favourite characters from Biff, Chip and Kipper to the Project X Team.

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Reading schemes

Learn about the read schemes, Levels and Stages used at school.

About reading schemes

Struggling readers

Expert advice on how to tell if your child is a struggling reader, and tips to support them at home.

What to do if your child is a struggling reader

Comprehension

Comprehension skills are essential in learning to read, and enjoying reading. Get tips on how to help your child.

Comprehension skills

Book recommendations

How to build a girl

Books to inspire, encourage, or just reassure your daughter.

How to build a girl

Books to get boys reading

John Dougherty shares his top picks for books to encourage and inspire your son to read.

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Picture books for older readers

Wonderful books that use spellbinding illustrations to introduce children to big ideas.

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Non-fiction early readers

Develop your child’s reading and language skills with non-fiction.

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From Oxford University Press

Biff, Chip and Kipper: My Phonics Kit

Read with Oxford | Stages 2–3

Packed full of fun activities, engaging stories and useful tips, this kit provides you with everything you need to support your child in the lead up to the national phonics screening check for 6-year-olds. Contains three activity books, three story books, stickers, and more. Buy on Amazon

Biff, Chip and Kipper: Fun With Words Flashcards

Read with Oxford | Stages 2–4

These Fun with Words Flashcards are a great way for children to practise essential high-frequency words at home. Four different word games help children to recognise common but tricky words by sight, develop memory and concentration skills, spell simple words and make sentences using words and picture cards Buy on Amazon

My Reading and Writing Kit: Early sounds and blending

Read Write Inc. Phonics | Age 3–5

This comprehensive kit is packed full of resources to help your child learn to read and write. It is a perfect way to prepare your child for school and support them as they begin to learn phonics in Nursery and Reception. Includes flashcards, a handwriting book, wipe-clean sheet and pen, and parent handbook Buy on Amazon

Julia Donaldson’s Songbirds: Bob Bug and Other Stories

Read with Oxford | Stage 1 | Age 3–4

This collection of twelve fun stories by Julia Donaldson helps your child build phonics skills at home. Discover what life would be like being small with Bob Bug, find out if Top Cat becomes king of the garden and learn how to make some tasty buns! Buy on Amazon