Diane McGuinness Knihy

A solution to the reading war: a prototype for the most effective reading instruction, based on paleographic findings and current research.

Focusing on the stages of language development, this guide provides insights into how children progress from early babbling to reading fluency by age five. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and nurturing each phase of language acquisition, offering practical advice for parents and educators to support children's communication skills effectively.

My First Phonics Book is a fun way to introduce phonics to young readers -- helping them first to understand that all words are made up of sounds and then to recognise the symbols that represent these sounds. Created in conjunction with phonics expert Diane McGuinness, this book is ideal for developing early reading skills Organized in a simple, easy-to-locate alphabetical order of sounds One page devoted to each of 42 separate sounds making up the English language Introducing Radio Jo -- the animated radio -- who delivers a lively and humorous selection of songs, adverts, weather reports, news flashes and spot questions, all devised to support sound recognition and to encourage reader interaction