Learning to read is an exciting and vital part of every childs development. The new edition of this book continues to provide trainees and teachers with a broad understanding of teaching reading and phonics and equip them with the skills necessary to face the reality of the early years classroom in order to meet the needs of individual children.With vital information on constructing relationships with young readers and how to plan phonics within a rich interactive and playful literacy pedagogy the second edition now i nclud es:A brand new chapter on babies and early readingMore information on language acquisition and how children learnA discussion of children with SENAn appreciation for the rise of digital technologies in relation to readingWhether youre training to become a teacher or already working in the classroom this book is ideal for those who wish to embed the teaching of phonics into carefully selected high quality materials - particularly in childrens literature. Read more