Give your child a confident start to Grade 1
Fifteen happy minutes a day, with a clear plan for reading, spelling and early maths. Made for Grade R and Grade 1, and just as helpful as extra support for Grade 2 and Grade 3 learners who are struggling.
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What your child will gain
Confidence to read
Your child learns the sounds, how to blend them, and the sight words that make reading click.
Stronger spelling and handwriting
Letters are formed neatly on kitten writing lines, the same lines used in class.
Number sense for Grade 1
Counting, number bonds and everyday maths, practised with things you already have at home.
A happy start to Grade 1
Your child walks into the classroom ready, not overwhelmed.
Choose a book
Letters are written the way your child learns them at school.
Which book do I start with? Grade R starts with Phonics & Sounds. Grade 1 starts with the Spelling & Reading manual.
1. Pay by EFT. 2. Press I have paid and upload your proof. 3. Receive your book within 24 hours.
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Both bridge manuals
The spelling and reading manual and the maths manual, with the tracker and certificate. Buy them together and receive a free copy of I Can Read and Answer!
FREE: I Can Read and Answer! – Grade R / Grade 1 Sight Word Stories
44 pages · Grade R to Grade 1
Spelling & Reading Manual
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A parent’s guide from letter sounds to short stories. You always know what to practise next.
- A short check, so you know where to begin
- Tap, sound and blend, one sound at a time
- CVC words, blends and digraphs
- Heart words and stories your child can read
- Ten games you can play at home
52 pages · Grade R to Grade 1
Early Numeracy & Maths Bridge Manual
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A parent’s guide to early maths, using dots, ten-frames and games you can play at the kitchen table.
- A 10-minute check to see what is already secure
- All five CAPS content areas
- Touch dots and ten-frames
- Story sums from everyday life
- Games that use things from the kitchen
15 pages · Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 2
I Can Read and Answer!
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Short stories your child can read, then talk about. Written for Grade R and Grade 1, and just as useful in Grade 2.
32 pages · Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 2
Smart Me Phonics & Sounds
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Say the sound, trace the letter, then read the word. A gentle support for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 2.
Digital PDFs are sent by email or WhatsApp within 24 hours after your payment reflects. Printed copies are collected at 6 Loerie Street, Meyerton Park, once ready.
- Created by Smart Me Academy teachers
- Easy EFT payment
- Digital copies sent within 24 hours