• The Importance of Pure Sounds in Phonics

  Posted on October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

  Posted by Kathryn Tilbury

  The first step in teaching any systematic synthetic phonics programme, like Monster Phonics, is to teach the individual letter sounds....

• Decodable Texts: A Key to Early Reading Success

  Posted on October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

  Posted by Ian Connors

  In education, the debate between real books and decodable books has sometimes clouded the purpose of decodable texts. Designed specifically...

• Transforming Phonics in Wales: Monster Phonics at the National Education Show...

  Posted on October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

  Posted by Joanna Peristiani

  The Monster Phonics team made their way to Cardiff for the National Education Show. This was a fantastic opportunity to...

• The Challenges of Teaching Phonics in International Schools...

  Posted on September 30, 2024

  Posted by Joanna Peristiani

  Whilst teaching in an international school comes with many perks, there are also some unique challenges faced by this kind...

• Freedom and Structure: The Tightrope Act for Indian Educators...

  Posted on September 12, 2024

  Posted by Ian Connors

  Changes sweeping through India’s education system are part of a broader, global shift towards more holistic and child-centred learning....

• How to Prepare for September at School – Hit the Ground Running!...

  Posted on July 15, 2024

  Posted by Kathryn Tilbury

  As we know the end of any academic year is always incredibly busy…report writing, sports days, end of year productions,...

• How Choose Your Own Adventure Books Inspired a Generation: Honouring Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone...

  Posted on July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

  Posted by Ian Connors

  The "Choose Your Own Adventure" books format is a game-changer for many children who often find reading challenging and frustrating....

• Phonics Kit Bag: Helping Children Who Struggle With Phonics...

  Posted on June 26, 2024July 24, 2024

  Posted by Joanna Peristiani

  All-in-one solution for effective intervention, saving teacher time with flexible and adaptable activities, multi-sensory resources and comprehensive support materials all...

• The Summer Slide: Addressing The ‘Learning Dip’

  Posted on June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

  Posted by Rhian Rogers

  As the school year draws to a close and the summer holidays begin, many children look forward to a break...

• The Summer Term for Nursery – School Ready? Phonics Ready?...

  Posted on June 3, 2024June 5, 2024

  Posted by Kathryn Tilbury

  We explain what it means to be 'school ready' and 'phonics ready' for Nursery Children. Plus, we provide six top...