Group Readers
The Dog and the lost Mum, by Ruth Merttens, is suitable for children right at the very start of their reading journey. Phonically decodable cvc words predominate in this simple story about a hungry dog.
Fiction
English Year 1 Autumn Short Stories
Group Readers (Fiction)
Start with the core unit to introduce key texts. Then select from comprehension, SPAG and composition units.
Unit 1 Year 1 Group Readers (Fiction)
(suggested as 1 day)
Group Readers
No friends
This lovely story about a hedgehog called Tammy, who starts at a new school, is a great way to discuss issues around friendship. Children will enjoy seeing how Tammy’s newly learned strategies for making friends work out so well for her in the end.
Group Readers
Dog Eat Dog
Ruth Mertten’s lovely story of naughty pets will delight beginning readers. Will the animals behave when their owner pops out for the day? Read along to find out!
Group Readers
Boris and Sid go on a tram
This is a short simple narrative, written so that any child, even those who are just beginning to recognise print, can read it. It uses a repeated phrase and easily decodable words. Fun, with great illustrations, this is a winner.