Dandelion Readers - Bundle

n excellent synthetic phonics reading scheme, designed to bridge the gap between learning initial phonics and the first level in available reading schemes. Letter sounds are introduced in a structured sequence, using motivating stories, appealing characters and imaginative illustrations on photographic backgrounds. Text is on a cream background to make it reader-friendly, using minimum sight words and encouraging the practice of blending skills.

This bundle consists of 6 sets of each unit (300 readers in total), along with 1 of each corresponding, photocopiable workbook (4 workbooks in total). The workbook activities include follow-up activities such as comprehension, spelling and writing to help maintain interest and variety.

The Dandelion Initial Code readers feature:

- Clear phonic sequences
- Minimal tricky words
- Text on a cream background to make it reader-friendly
- Motivating stories with appealing characters
- Imaginative illustrations
- A games page to encourage further reading practice

The Initial Code Phonic Sequence is:

Unit 1: s a t i m
Unit 2: n o p
Unit 3: b c g h
Unit 4: d e f v
Unit 5: k l r u
Unit 6: j w z
Unit 7: x y ff ll ss zz
Unit 8: VCC, CVCC
Unit 9: CCVC
Unit 10: CCVCC

Unit 11: ch
Unit 12: sh
Unit 13: th
Unit 14: ck
Unit 15: ng
Unit 16: qu ve
Unit 17: wh 2 syllables
Unit 18: -ed 2 syllables
Unit 19: -ing 2 syllables
Unit 20: -le 2 syllables

Scope and sequence:

Smart Kids Reader Progression