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Explore our blog for expert tips, reading strategies, and the latest in literacy education. Whether you're a teacher, literacy lead, or parent, you'll find practical advice and inspiring stories to help foster a love of reading. Dive in and discover new ways to engage young readers!


Pageticker - Digital Reading Diary: Free until September
We're delighted to let you know that we're giving schools the opportunity to trial Pageticker for free until September!
Carolyn McCarthy
2 min read


New Pageticker Feature: Book Tags
We have just released a fantastic new feature on Pageticker, the ability for teachers to tag a book. The book tag feature, has been created based on feedback from lots of teachers across our database.
Carolyn McCarthy
1 min read


New Pageticker Feature: Groups
We're delighted to announce Pageticker's latest feature, which is the ability to create and manage groups on the Teacher Dashboard.
Carolyn McCarthy
2 min read


Push Notifications: Now on Pageticker
Push notifications are now live in reading app, Pageticker. Explore now to see how it can enhance engagement and tracking.
Tom Minor
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Pageticker and Accelerated Reader Reviewed: A Side-by-Side Comparison
Pageticker  and Accelerated Reader  are both digital reading management tools but they offer different approaches. In this article, we...
Tom Minor
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Pageticker: Now With All Reading Stars Phonics Titles
See how Pageticker integrates with Reading Stars Phonics to help schools track progress and engage parents in early literacy.
Tom Minor
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Pageticker: Now With All Read Write Inc Titles Integrated
Learn how Pageticker supports the Read Write Inc phonics scheme by simplifying reading records and improving home-school communication.
Tom Minor
1 min read


Pageticker Now Supports Project X: Advances in Reading Progress Tracking
Discover how Pageticker enhances the Project X reading program, making reading tracking and engagement easier for parents, teachers, and stu
Tom Minor
2 min read


Social Reading in the Classroom: Why it Matters
How collaborative and social reading experiences can foster a love for books.
Tom Minor
1 min read


Building Communities of Engaged Readers in School
Discover strategies for creating a culture of engaged readers at school and home.
Tom Minor
2 min read


Reading Role Models: Benefits and How to Guide
The importance of reading role models and how parents and teachers can set a strong example.
Tom Minor
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Reading Ambassadors: FAQs Answered
Empowering students to become reading ambassadors and promote a love of books among peers.
Tom Minor
2 min read


The Parent and Teacher Guide to Reading Aloud
What is reading aloud? Reading aloud is when parents, teachers or carers read a text out loud to children. It is often associated with...
Tom Minor
2 min read


Book Chat: Common FAQs Answered
Encouraging discussions about books to build comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Tom Minor
2 min read


ZPD Reading Level: Guide to Supporting Children's Reading Progress
Understand what ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development) reading levels mean and how they help children find the right books for their ability.
Tom Minor
2 min read


What are Lexiles, or Lexile Levels?
Understanding lexile levels and how they help match children with the right books.
Tom Minor
2 min read


Whole Class Reading: Pros and Cons of the Approach
The benefits of whole-class reading sessions and strategies for effective implementation.
Tom Minor
2 min read


Decoding in Reading: Explained
Understanding decoding skills and their role in early literacy development.
Tom Minor
2 min read


Reading Vipers: Comprehension Mechanism Explained
How the VIPERS framework supports reading comprehension and skill-building.
Tom Minor
2 min read


Shared Reading in School: Key Benefits
The impact of shared reading on literacy skills and classroom engagement.
Tom Minor
2 min read
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