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Learn to read with stories not flashcards and end the struggle

Stop the frustration of drills. Discover how to learn to read with stories not flashcards using the Study Zone Big Kid Books series. Perfect for children, adults, and ESOL learners.

Stop forcing your students to stare at boring flashcards that lead to tears and frustration. Are you tired of watching struggling readers forget every word they just learned five minutes ago? Many teachers and parents are trapped in a cycle of “drill and kill” methods that actually make people hate …

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The perfect books for reading intervention to boost child confidence

Stop the "drill and kill" method. Discover how story-based books for reading intervention can boost child confidence, replace boring flashcards, and make learning English logic fun for struggling readers.

It is the middle of the school day. A small group of children is pulled out of their main classroom. They go to a small room for reading intervention classes. Many people think this is where the magic happens, but for many students, it feels like a prison. These children …

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Help for a 7-year-old struggling reader: Why flashcards fail and stories work

If you have a 7-year-old a struggling reader, stop using boring flashcards. Discover how the story-based Study Zone Big Kid Books series uses lively characters to master tricky words, grammar, and punctuation naturally.

Every evening, the same struggle happens. You open a school book, and your child begins to squirm. They might yawn, look away, or even start to cry. You wonder what happened to the happy toddler who loved bedtime stories. Now that they are seven, the words on the page have …

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‘Synonym Stories: Words Belong Together’ – the best way to build a big vocabulary

Synonym Stories: Words Belong Together - stop using boring words and start being expressive.

Study Zone Big Kid Books series Many people find themselves using the same basic words over and over again when they speak or write. You might use the word good to describe a meal, a movie, or a friend. While these simple words are easy to use, they do not …

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