Ann Sullivan3 days ago1 minPhonic Books and meI have always admired and frequently used the excellent decodable readers produced by Phonic Books Ltd. I can still remember the utter...
Ann SullivanApr 45 minHow do I choose the right books for my pupils?Diane McGuiness’s book, ‘Why Our Children Can’t Read – And What We Can Do About It’ has been my compass for over 20 years of teaching...
Ann SullivanFeb 105 minCan all children learn to read?Can all children learn to read? People’s understanding and perception of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability – UK term) varies...
Ann SullivanFeb 51 minChoosing the right books for pupils to read at school and at homeWe all want our pupils to experience a range of reading opportunities but how do we choose the right book for them? What about sending...
Ann SullivanJun 18, 20202 minReading in special schoolsI do urge you to read this fantastic piece of work on literacy and the teaching of reading in special schools in the UK, focusing on...
Ann SullivanMay 15, 20203 minMagic e... is it?Let’s get one thing clear… it’s not (magic that is). That aside, we have to ask ourselves whether or not it is useful to use ‘magic e’ as...
Ann SullivanMay 14, 20202 minSilent letters. Why can't I hear the others then?I am not currently teaching due to Covid-19 and I am missing it. Not least because I am unable to indulge myself and inflict my reading...
