Word Wizard 1st Class

Word Wizard is a strategies-based series for teaching literacy skills from Junior Infants to 6th Class. Mapped to the most recent curriculum changes, the series is designed to be used with any core English programme.

• Genre is placed at the centre of the learning
• Bridges the gap between phonics and reading practice
• Develops decoding skills
• Facilitates easy planning
• Oral language grammar linked to genre writing
• Mapped to the Primary Language Curriculum
• In line with AfL guidelines
• Revision and assessment units

Teacher’s Digital Resources

Teachers in adopting classes at all levels of the Word Wizard series have easy access to extra digital resources on www.gillexplore.ie, our resources platform:

• Self-assessment checklists
• Writing frames
• Yearly Overview Planning Document
• FREE teacher eBook

Word Wizard is a strategies-based series for teaching literacy skills from Junior Infants to 6th Class. Mapped to the most recent curriculum changes, the series is designed to be used with any core English programme.