Posts by Vivian Jenkins
Where to buy the Sunrise Readers in Zimbabwe – Best Prices! Best Quality!
We are often contacted by individuals, schools and booksellers, asking us where to buy Sunrise Readers in Zimbabwe. SchoolBooks4Africa is our distributor for Sunrise Readers Books 1 – 12. To get real, authentic copies of the Sunrise Readers for BEST prices, go to their offices in Mount Pleasant, Harare, or contact them using the contact…
Read MoreNew Third Edition Sunrise Readers Arrive in Harare!
Let’s celebrate! Here they are! PLEASE drop in (Block E Emerald Office Park, 30 The Chase, Emerald Hill Harare) or call SchoolBooks4Africa: +263 787 975 804 or email: sales@schoolbooks4africa.com to place or collect your order. Why did our valued agent and booksellers have to wait so long? After many frustrating delays, our largest-ever consignment of…
Read MoreSunrise Readers Book 1 Friends Resources
Resources to support teachers and parents in using Sunrise Readers Book 1 Friends are to be found here. Please comment and share ideas. It’s our earnest desire to encourage and support you in this all-important venture – teaching young ones to read! Power point presentation: Meet the Sunrise Children For those fortunate enough to have…
Read MoreSunrise Readers Book 1 – Friends
Word games We all know that games make learning a natural process for learners – and fun! We are growing a supply of resources to help our valued teachers, parents and learners to enjoy reading! The following resource can be used in a variety of different games. Readers Book One – Friends Word Game This…
Read MorePre-Reading: Teacher Tips
Pre-reading and pre-formal learning activities are essential. The time spent on these activities will vary from class to class, but all children should be exposed to these activities to ensure they are ready to start reading and writing. Not only is this an important time for the children, but the teacher has the opportunity to…
Read MoreSunrise Readers Books 1 – 5 Learners’ Word Books
This useful resource is now available for your learners when they are starting to write their own sentences. The Sunrise Readers Word Book is a first “dictionary” for young students – the words introduced in Sunrise Readers Books 1 – 5 are recorded here in alphabetical order. They are printed in lists, from top to…
Read MoreSunrise Readers Book 9
Dream Time Here are more essential resources to support teachers and parents when introducing their children to Sunrise Readers, Book 9 – Dream Time. Throughout the Sunrise Readers series, we encourage teachers and parents to use an eclectic approach to reading – that is, to teach reading using a combination of all of the trusted…
Read MoreThe role of parents, family and care-givers in learning!
Family – you have a vital part to play in your child’s success at school! My recent blog was an introduction to the importance of the family’s role in the teaching of reading. This blog continues that theme – emphasising the vital part that family members play in developing healthy learning patterns in a baby…
Read MoreThe importance of reading to children
Parents often leave the teaching of reading to teachers! Parents have a vital role to play. My own story as a reader who became an author: As a teacher and as a parent, I will always be grateful to my grandfather. I can’t remember when he started reading to me, but one of my earliest…
Read MoreSunrise Readers Book 5 – Past Tense Activities
The past tense is introduced in Sunrise Readers Book 5 – We Come and Go. First language speakers will use the past tense without thinking about it. For second language speakers, attention may need to be given to using the past tense. Ideas for teaching the past tense: 1.NEWS: Grades One and Two teachers frequently…
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