#literacy

The Power of Introducing Children to a Variety of Texts

We want reading to be fun, keeping the love of books alive for children of all ages. But what happens when reading becomes too challenging? Children will want to stop. Give up. They will become frustrated with the process. For dyslexic readers, who find reading challenging, there are ways in which you can gently encourage the love of reading, whilst helping a child to develop their listening and concentration skills along the way.

Supporting children’s reading development - practical strategies from the classroom

Have a Happy Halloween Reading on Giglets

When teaching reading in primary school, a wide choice of vibrant and engaging reading books is essential.

Shared reading is a highly enjoyable and effective way to build reading and comprehension skills

This month we're delighted to give a deeper insight into one of our newest additions: 'The Hedgehogs and the Hare'.

Giglets is delighted to announce that they are now part of ILT Education.

On Giglets, there is a choice of task types ready to use in the classroom with individuals, groups or a whole class.

Gwent Education Minority Ethnic Services (GEMS)

Find out more as giglets prepare for our official launch in Canada.

Learn about our process when creating the vibrant illustration and imagery that jumps out when you first look at Giglets.

Music is hugely powerful and can shake a whole spectrum of emotions from us. Can we use this to our advantage within the classroom?

Reading and writing are intrinsically linked, and teachers see the benefits of teaching writing by connecting their pupils’ writing with a reading stimulus.

St. Andrew's Primary School in Newport, South Wales have been using Giglets since 2017 and we are delighted to have helped engage and include all learners in their literacy teaching.

Fenwick Primary School is an excellent example of how Giglets can and should be used

Find out how St Philip Evans R.C. Primary School integrated Giglets

Developing a passionate vision requires that a school leader knows what needs to change in their school.

Discover how tools within Giglets allows you to improve pupils interaction with a text.

Giglets has released an advanced version of our online literacy resource, the Learning Cloud. Find out more.