The first Key Words with Peter and Jane book, from Ladybird.
Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world-renowned.
Book 1a introduces Peter and Jane in 16 new words including ‘and’, ‘I’, ‘likes’ and ‘has’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 1b.
The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the keywords is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning).
There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.
Series a: gradually introduces and repeats new words.
Series b: provides further practise of these same words but in a different context and with different illustrations.
Series c: invites children to start writing the words and introduces reading using phonics, enabling children to read increasingly difficult words.
