These titles are from Foundation level of Spotty Zebra - a brand new exciting guided reading programme that offers a holistic, integrated approach towards teaching across the curriculum. Based on the latest research and thinking behind teaching children to become successful readers, Spotty Zebra understands that there are distinct differences between teaching at Foundation level (P1) and Key Stage 1 (P2 & P3). Starting with Foundation level the content and structures of Spotty Zebra books have been planned according to the Stepping Stones objectives and the Early Learning Goals in the Foundation Stage Curriculum Guidance.

• Encourages and supports ?active readers? ? children who can use their developing reading strategies to gain meaning from the text
• Content for Foundation level texts are drawn from children?s experiences in their first year at school
• Books challenge children by providing a variety of form, layout, content and language features
• At Foundation level each Spotty Zebra title has been developed around a specific Early Learning Goal