Oxford Reading Tree
Approximate age: 5–8
Building early reading confidence and comprehension through pictures, stories and repeated reading.
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My Teaching Projects
Exploring stories, learning through reading,
and discovering something new along the way.
Each project has its own starting point and pace. Some begin with simple picture books, while others lead into complete stories and longer novels. Some explore the world through reading, listening and discussion.
For me, these projects are more than learning plans. They are shared journeys of reading, thinking and growing together.
My Teaching Approach
Reading-led English Learning
A
Visual Understanding
Using pictures, scenes and real-life contexts to help children understand meaning, rather than simply memorising words and sentences.
B
Language Discovery
Exploring words through sounds, images and context, while discovering how roots, prefixes and suffixes connect words and shape their meanings.
C
Thinking Through Reading
Encouraging children to ask questions, discuss ideas and find evidence in the text, developing deeper understanding and independent thinking.
D
Expression Through Reading
Turning reading into active language use through reading aloud, retelling, discussion and expressing personal ideas.
Nate the Great
Approximate age: 6–9
Following clues and solving mysteries while developing observation, reasoning and reading comprehension.
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Fantastic Mr Fox
Approximate age: around 10
Exploring vocabulary, characters and plot through a complete story, while developing retelling and expression skills.
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National Geographic Kids
Reading the World
Approximate age: 10–12
Discovering the real world through engaging topics and images, while learning to understand non-fiction texts.
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Current Insight
Approximate age: 10–15
Exploring different topics through articles, building vocabulary and developing the ability to understand information.
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Reading Explorer
Approximate age: 11–16
Moving beyond the surface of a text through main-idea identification, close reading, finding supporting details and retelling.
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Reading Holes Together
A Mother and Son’s Reading Journey
Approximate age: 12–16
Reading a complete novel together, exploring characters, plot and themes while developing language, critical thinking and expression.
Learn more →“Reading opens a bigger world, and helps children find their own voice.”
The Reading Journey
01
Learning to Read
Building an interest in reading and the ability to read independently.
02
Reading to Understand
Understanding stories, articles and language.
03
Reading to Learn
Discovering the world and building knowledge through reading.
04
Reading to Think and Express
Developing thinking, forming one’s own views and expressing them in English.
A simple guide rather than a fixed path — the projects above overlap across these stages.
Every child has their own reading journey.
If you are looking for a more thoughtful and engaging approach to English reading, you are welcome to explore my teaching approach and get in touch.
