Description
Understanding the Difference Between Short and Long ‘a’
This second workbook in the Foundation Level introduces children to long vowel sounds, starting with the letter ‘a’.
Using Dual Code Reading in both word decoding and reading exercises, this book helps children clearly distinguish between short and long ‘a’ sounds.
Key features:
- Revision of the short ‘a’ sound to reinforce previous learning.
- Introduction of the long ‘a’ sound with structured decoding exercises.
- Dual Code Reading approach: visual codes highlight vowel changes and silent letters.
- Reading exercises using Dual Code Reading strategies for letter-sound differentiation.
- Visual Codes are used in the initial stages of a lesson only and can be removed after a matter of days.
- QR-coded tutorials & parent guidance videos for additional support.
- Designed for primary school aged children who are learning to read (especially those who experience learning difficulties often associated with dyslexia or who simply learn in a different way).
By pairing visual codes with letters and sounds, children develop clearer differentiation between letter sounds made by the same letter—an essential skill for early reading success.
The Reading Switch takes the struggle out of learning to read by breaking it down into manageable steps—because every child deserves the chance to become a confident reader.
Perfect for parents, educators, and tutors supporting early readers.