Books like The Works 2
Award winning
The Works Key Stage 1
Pie Corbett, 2006
352 pages
Why to read
Foundation for Literacy Skills: 'The Works Key Stage 1' provides a comprehensive collection of poems that are specifically tailored for children in Key Stage 1, helping to lay the groundwork for developing strong reading and comprehension skills at an early age.
Curriculum Alignment: The book is designed to align with the Key Stage 1 curriculum, ensuring that the content is relevant and supportive of the educational standards and learning objectives set for children aged 5 to 7 years old.
Engagement and Imagination: Pie Corbett's selection of poems is chosen to captivate young minds, fostering a love for reading through engaging rhythms, themes, and characters that spark imagination and creativity in young readers.
Teaching Resource: Educators and parents can use 'The Works Key Stage 1' as a valuable resource for teaching poetry, with a variety of poems that can be used for reading aloud, performance, and discussion, thereby enhancing the learning experience in both classroom and home settings.
The Works Key Stage 1
Pie Corbett, 2006
Award winning
Come to My Party and Other Shape Poems
Heidi Roemer, Hideko Takahashi, 2004
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging poems invite children to explore shapes creatively.
Enhances visual and spatial understanding through playful poems.
Stimulates early literacy skills among preschool and early learners.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Come to My Party and Other Shape Poems
Heidi Roemer, Hideko Takahashi, 2004
Award winning
Trophies A Harcourt Reading Language Arts Program Timeless Treasures
Harcourt School Publishers, 2003
752 pages
Why to read
Fosters language arts skills through engaging stories.
Enhances vocabulary with diverse reading materials.
Cultivates reading comprehension and critical thinking.
Encourages lifelong reading and learning habits.
Trophies A Harcourt Reading Language Arts Program Timeless Treasures
Harcourt School Publishers, 2003
Eight
Xist Publishing, 2019
21 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vivid illustrations and adventure.
Teaches counting and basic math skills interactively.
Encourages early number recognition and sequencing.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing bond with children.
Eight
Xist Publishing, 2019
Award winning
Who's That Baby?: New-Baby Songs
Sharon Creech, David Diaz, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Melodic rhymes perfect for newborn-bonding moments.
Encourages early language and auditory development.
Warm, comforting themes ideal for bedtime routines.
Creates joyful, interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Who's That Baby?: New-Baby Songs
Sharon Creech, David Diaz, 2005
Award winning
The Ring of Words : An Anthology of Poetry for Children
Roger Mcgough, 2007
160 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary through engaging, thoughtfully selected poems.
Stimulates imagination and creativity in young minds.
Encourages emotional expression and sensitivity.
Ideal for shared reading, bonding over timeless verses.
The Ring of Words : An Anthology of Poetry for Children
Roger Mcgough, 2007
Daft As a Doughnut
Adrian-Mitchell, 2009
96 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging narrative fosters creativity and joy.
Characters spark connection and self-identity in young readers.
Enhances language skills and cognitive development.
Addresses familial themes, perfect for shared reading moments.
Daft As a Doughnut
Adrian-Mitchell, 2009
Award winning
Stories To Share
Tiger Tales, Claire Freedman, Angela Mcallister, A. H. Benjamin, Kathryn White, Elizabeth Baguley, 2015
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales fostering imagination and emotional development.
Features relatable characters, enhancing empathy among young readers.
Encourages language skills through repetitive, rhythmic phrasing.
Perfect for bedtime stories and family bonding time.
