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Top books for poetry classes and creative learning: Bring English mechanics to life with Study Zone Big Kid Books series

Unlock the magic of verse with the best books for poetry classes. Explore how characters and stories in the Study Zone Big Kid Books series teach vowels, synonyms, and parts of speech to help struggling readers and foreign speakers become confident poets.

Are you terrified that your students will fall asleep the moment you say the word poetry? It is a nightmare that every teacher and parent faces. You open a book of poems and suddenly the room goes quiet. The students look bored. They look confused. They think poetry is a …

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Finding the best books for learning English as a second language

The best books for learning English as a second language: A story-based guide.

Are you worried that your friend or family member will never learn to speak English properly? It is a scary thought. Many people spend years trying to learn. They buy expensive posters. They use flashcards until their fingers are sore. They try to memorise long lists of boring notes. But …

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Learn to read with stories not flashcards and end the struggle

Stop the frustration of drills. Discover how to learn to read with stories not flashcards using the Study Zone Big Kid Books series. Perfect for children, adults, and ESOL learners.

Stop forcing your students to stare at boring flashcards that lead to tears and frustration. Are you tired of watching struggling readers forget every word they just learned five minutes ago? Many teachers and parents are trapped in a cycle of “drill and kill” methods that actually make people hate …

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The perfect books for reading intervention to boost child confidence

Stop the "drill and kill" method. Discover how story-based books for reading intervention can boost child confidence, replace boring flashcards, and make learning English logic fun for struggling readers.

It is the middle of the school day. A small group of children is pulled out of their main classroom. They go to a small room for reading intervention classes. Many people think this is where the magic happens, but for many students, it feels like a prison. These children …

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