Nap Tap: Band 01a/Pink a

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a series of decodable readers that feature exciting fiction and non-fiction texts to inspire and engage children in learning letters and sounds. The Handbooks provide support with demonstration and modeling, comprehension monitoring, and vocabulary expansion. Pink A/Band 1A offers emergent readers simple, predictable texts with direct support through illustrations. The focus sounds in the book are /s/ /a/ /t/ /p/ /i/ /n/. Pages 14 and 15 allow children to revisit the content, supporting comprehension, vocabulary, and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for teaching Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 16 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2020
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a captivating collection of fiction and non-fiction decodable readers designed to ignite and inspire young readers. These readers are meticulously aligned with the Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6, featuring helpful notes in the back for additional support. The Handbooks offer valuable guidance in demonstration and modeling, monitoring comprehension, and expanding vocabulary.

In a cozy bedroom, a young girl named Lily is peacefully slumbering, unaware of the playful intentions of her friends. Determined to wake her up, they gather around her bed, gently shaking her shoulders.

"Lily, wake up! It's time to play!" exclaimed Emma.

Lily's eyes fluttered open, a mix of confusion and excitement on her face. "What's going on?" she asked, rubbing her eyes.

"We've got a surprise for you!" exclaimed Max.

Lily's friends quickly explained that they wanted to play a game and needed her participation. They promised it would be lots of fun.

Lily's curiosity piqued, and she agreed to join in the game. With a smile, she sat up and joined her friends on the bed.

The game they played was called "Reading Races." Each friend took turns reading a short book to Lily. The goal was to see who could read the book the fastest and with the most accuracy.

Lily was initially hesitant, but her friends' enthusiasm and encouragement helped her overcome her shyness. As they read, Lily listened intently, trying to understand the words and sounds.

The first book they read was called "Pink A/Band 1A." It was a simple, highly predictable text with illustrations that provided direct support for the focus sounds in the book: /s/, /a/, /t/, /p/, /i/, /n/.

As the friends read the book, they pointed out the pictures and made the corresponding sounds. Lily followed along, practicing her pronunciation and sounding out the words.

Pages 14 and 15 of the book allowed children to revisit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and recall. The reading notes within the book provided 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 would cover.

As the game continued, Lily's confidence grew. She was able to read the books faster and with more accuracy. Her friends were impressed by her progress and encouraged her to keep practicing.

In the end, the game was a huge success. Lily had not only had fun but had also improved her reading skills. She was grateful to her friends for their encouragement and support.

From that day on, Lily and her friends continued to play reading games. They explored different books and genres, challenging each other to read faster and with more comprehension.

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds played a significant role in their reading journey. The engaging fiction and non-fiction readers, along with the supportive Handbooks and practical reading notes, helped Lily develop her reading skills and love for books.

As Lily grew older, her love for reading continued to flourish. She went on to become a passionate reader and an advocate for the importance of reading in education.

In conclusion, Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a fantastic resource for children who are learning to read. It offers engaging fiction and non-fiction decodable readers, aligned with the Letters and Sounds Phases, and provides valuable support through Handbooks and reading notes. By playing reading games and exploring different books, children can develop their reading skills, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love for reading.

Weight: 64g
Dimension: 209 x 101 x 2 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008357559