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Key Words with Peter and Jane is a highly trusted bestselling reading scheme using high frequency words in the English language as a foundation to reading successfully. With the help of Peter and Jane, key words are introduced, practiced and developed through the levels. The fail-safe reading scheme.

With nearly 100 million copies sold worldwide, Key Words with Peter and Jane has successfully helped generations of children learn to read.

100 Key Words make up half of all those we read and write. This essential vocabulary is carefully introduced, practised and developed throughout the scheme.

Information for parents and or teachers on using the Key Words with Peter and Jane series

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language - scientifically researched and world renowned Key Words - as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently.

Why are Key Words important?

12 Key Words make up one quarter of those we read and write.
100 Key Words make up half of those we read and write.
About 300 Key Words account for three quarters of those we read and write.
By learning to recognise these on sight children will be able to understand most sentences much more easily and quickly.

How do I get started?

Share all the books with your child. Draw your child’s attention to the shape of each word, where are the tall letters? Where are the letters with parts that drop down?

Encourage your child to recognise the letters that make up each word.

The pictures in this book are intended to make the words easier to understand. Point to the pictures on the page as your child says the words to build the connection between words and what they describe.

How do I use this scheme?

Key Words with Peter and Jane has three parallel series, each containing twelve books. All three series are written using the same carefully controlled vocabulary. Readers will get the most out of Key Words with Peter and Jane when they follow the books in the pattern 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c and so on.

Series a

Gradually introduces and repeats new words.

Series b
Provides further practice of these same words, but in a different context and with different illustrations.

Series c
Uses familiar words to teach phonics in a methodical way, enabling children to read increasingly difficult words, it also provides a link to writing.