Bryant & Kay Publishing

10/10/2025

A wide range of Sounds and Symbols inspired literacy resources are now available on Amazon and Lulu.com.

Enhance literacy learning for your little ones (and bigger ones/yourself) with resources from this great selection.

10/10/2025

Is handwriting dead? Is it necessary?

This article explores why learning to write by hand is important.

04 Sep Dr. Maria Kay 0 Comments Learning to Write: Is it necessary and does technology support or inhibit the process? Dr Maria Kay [email protected] ORCID 0009-0001-6445-0647 Abstract The process of learning to write is complex and as cursive writing is in decline and the possibility of on...

10/10/2025

Writing by hand encourages creativity by activating motor and language skills simultaneously.

Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can't match, raising questions about the costs of ditching this age-old practice, especially for kids.

12/09/2025

If we want children to be readers and writers we should establish secure literacy foundations prior to formal literacy teaching. An ideal vehicle for this learning is literacy-focussed musical activities.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-songs-boost-literacy-kindergarten/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAMxAutleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHswgMzi6JrIVS72AV01jrSmS9gw5oNLvPoNBoy6hsFDDQKC_phbNBUlQfSb3_aem_q9v8KIPunKPQ9uGwuyztbg

Research-based strategies for supporting the development of reading and speaking skills, no instruments required.

03/09/2025

https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news-business-economy/news/article/5404/young-children-do-better-at-school-if-their-dads-read-and-play-with-them

Fathers can give their children an educational advantage at primary school by reading, drawing and playing with them, according to a newly published report.