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The great reading gap: Why learning vowel patterns in isolation is failing our children

Global literacy rates are falling because students focus on memorising vowel patterns rather than reading in context. Discover how story-based learning with Tricky Word Stories can rebuild reading confidence and fluency.

Learning to read should be a magical journey where a child discovers new worlds through books. However, for millions of children across the globe, this journey has turned into a frustrating battle with flashcards and lists. We are currently facing a global literacy crisis. Recent data from the World Bank …

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How our books for poetry classes turn English mechanics into creative play

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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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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