Snappy Sounds English FAL Grade 3 Core Reader [2026]

Publisher Macmillan Education South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Print Price R 29.95
Print ISBN 9781779979322
Snappy Sounds is a systematic, synthetic phonics programme 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 Core Reader includes a balance of fiction and non-fiction genre texts, offering a variety of exciting, engaging and diverse stories, used to read aloud. It fosters a love for reading, expands vocabulary, builds listening and comprehension skills, provides opportunities for discussions and creates a sense of belonging.

The Core Reader features:
• Phonics: the reader highlights Snappy phonics on frieze cards.
• Integration: the reader complements Snappy Sounds components through theme-related stories.
• Computational thinking and 21st century skills: the reader fosters skills through various creative activities.
• Teacher and language support: the reader includes a glossary that helps learners understand new words.
• Activities: the reader offers creative and collaborative activities in the Teacher’s Guide and post-reading ‘Quiz time!’
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): the reader showcases diverse stories to celebrate inclusion.