Sound Start

Sound Start
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by Barbara Dykes
 Appealing nonsense verse in an illustrated beginner's listen and learn book.  Learn to listen - the first step in reading.  Very useful for differentiating sounds particularly if learning English as a second language.

Fun Fit

Fun Fit
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A game of fun and learning for individuals or the whole class! Use speech and skill to make words. "Very useful for teaching basic decoding skills. Good for reviewing the alphabet and for constructing simple words. It is also good for spelling." - Professor Tom Nicholson, Professor of Education, Auckland University, author of "Solving Reading Problems Across the Curriculum."