Snappy Sounds English FAL Grade 1 Big Book 3: The jig-a-lump and The magic of seeds [2026]

Publisher Macmillan Education South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Print Price R 36.95
Print ISBN 9781779979148
Snappy Sounds is a systematic, synthetic phonics programme. This programme is approved for English First Additional Language Foundation Phase. The programme features a carefully selected series of Graded Readers and supplementary components required to effectively teach learners how to read. The Snappy Sounds Big Books include a balance of fiction and non-fiction genre texts, offering a variety of exciting, engaging and diverse stories, used to read aloud. They foster a love for reading, expand vocabulary, build listening and comprehension skills, provide opportunities for discussions and create a sense of belonging.

The Big Book features:
• Integration: the book complements Snappy Sounds components through theme-related stories, highlights new vocabulary and is supported through additional guidelines in the Teacher's Guide.
• Computational thinking and 21st century skills: the book fosters skills through various creative activities.
• Teacher and language support: the book provides guidance through Teacher’s notes and a glossary.
• Activities: the book offers creative and collaborative activities in Teacher’s notes and the Teacher’s Guide.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): the book showcases diverse, human rights stories developed to celebrate inclusion and uphold the South African Constitution.