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FREE Adventurers’ Notebook
FREE Adventurers’ Notebook
Replay tricky sounds and practise saying them at their own pace
Swap tablet time for reading together
Press to hear English letter sounds and words
Fresh things to investigate at home and outdoors.
Help them read their first words. Press a marked spot to hear a letter sound or word in English. Point to the letters and let your child try saying the word with you. Less screen time. More reading together.
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How does the book work?
How does the book work?
Press a marked spot on the page to hear a letter sound or word in English. Your child can look at the letters, replay the audio and try saying what they hear.
What if my child is just starting to read?
What if my child is just starting to read?
Pick one letter, listen to its sound and say it together. When your child is ready, try a short word. You can build up to reading simple stories together, one page at a time.
From letter sounds to short stories
Turn tablet time into reading time
On a car ride or at home, let your child pick a word like pot. Press the sound spot to hear it in English, then point to the letters and try saying it together.
- Start with one sound. Listen to a letter sound, then hear it in a word.
- Give tricky words another go. Replay the audio and let them try the word at their own pace.
- Read a little more together. Start with short words and build up to simple stories.
READING TOGETHER
Hear the word. Try it when they’re ready.
For autistic children and children who find certain sounds or words hard to say, reading together can start with something simple. Let them choose a picture they like, then tap the sound icon to hear the word in English.
If they want to hear it again, tap the icon as many times as they like. You can say the word slowly, then give them a turn to try the whole word or just the first sound. They can also join in by pointing to the picture or tapping to play the word themselves.
Start with one or two pictures. When they’re ready, let them turn the page and choose what to listen to next.
frequently asked questions
What if my child is still learning letter sounds?
What if my child is still learning letter sounds?
Start on the letter pages together. Point to one letter, listen to its sound and take turns saying it. You can explore the short words when they’re ready.
Can my child listen at their own pace?
Can my child listen at their own pace?
Yes. Press the same spot to hear the sound or word again. They can point to the letters, listen or try saying it when they’re ready.
Does it read every word on the page?
Does it read every word on the page?
The audio plays from marked spots on the interactive pages. Watch the demo to see exactly where to press.
Do we need a tablet?
Do we need a tablet?
You use the printed pages and the sound built into the book. Pick a page, press the marked spot and listen together.
Can we use it if we speak another language at home?
Can we use it if we speak another language at home?
Yes. If you’re exploring English together, start with a few words on one page and listen to how they sound. Play the sample above to hear the voice and check how the English sounds to you.
How do I know whether it’s suitable for my child?
How do I know whether it’s suitable for my child?
Check the recommended age and safety guidance above. Then look at the sample pages to find a section that fits what your child is learning now.