đź“š Discover how to teach phonics in primary school and improve English reading and pronunciation in the classroom. In this article, we analyze what the phonics method is, why it’s key to developing phonological awareness, and how to integrate it in a structured way into your curriculum. You can also download a free sample of the phonics section from Time Travellers 2nd Edition.
Read & Play and Read & Prep have received the pedagogical quality certification following an external evaluation by EdTech Impact, based on Education Alliance Finland standards. This article explains what was evaluated, which pedagogical aspects stand out, and why these certified resources offer an effective, motivating, and inclusive way to learn English through reading, active practice, and gamification in primary and secondary education.
Discover 5 simple ways to encourage reading in English during the Christmas holidays. Practical ideas for creating reading routines at home, enjoying stories as a family, and keeping in touch with English in a natural and fun way. Includes a free story to read this holiday season.
Discover how neuroeducation explains English language learning in early childhood and what scientific strategies teachers can apply in the classroom. This article summarises the key points about attention, emotion, active participation, error and reading in English to understand how the brain learns and how to improve language teaching in nursery and primary schools. A practical, evidence-based guide to teaching English more effectively, motivatingly and meaningfully.
Celebrate Thanksgiving in the English classroom with these free resources for preschool, primary, and secondary school students. Printable activities that work on vocabulary, reading comprehension, and creative writing through gratitude, culture, and sharing. From a turkey headband to readings and exercises on the history of Thanksgiving, you’ll find ready-to-use ideas to encourage empathy and English learning.
Reading well is the foundation of all learning. In primary school, reading comprehension—including in English—is key to developing critical thinking, creativity, and academic success. This article explains why reading in English enhances children’s cognitive and emotional skills, how to balance technology and paper in the classroom, and how Read & Play and Bookroom Bites offer an innovative response that is aligned with educational regulations.
Reading comprehension is the foundation of all learning in primary school. Without it, progress in mathematics, science, or history is limited, as is student motivation and autonomy. Scientific evidence and data from the Sanoma Learning European Teacher Survey 2025 confirm this: teachers are committed to a hybrid approach that combines digital and print materials. This is the context in which Bookroom Bites was created, a complementary resource to Read & Play designed to reinforce reading in English and respond to the real needs of the classroom.
At Milton Education, we are launching new gamified missions in Read & Play (Primary) and Read & Prep (Secondary). These proposals turn reading into an adventure with challenges, objectives, and rewards that promote reading comprehension, critical thinking, and student motivation.
How can we get primary school students to read in English with enthusiasm and consistency? At Colegio Aquila, they have found the answer: Read & Play, Milton Education’s online reading platform. With books organised by level, rewards and personalised monitoring, this tool has transformed the way English is taught, awakening a love of reading in children. Discover how Read & Play motivates students, improves their reading comprehension and makes learning a fun and effective experience.
How to motivate primary students to read in English?
It’s a question many teachers ask themselves…and they’re not alone. In a recent Milton Education survey, the most common response to “What is your biggest challenge in teaching English?” was clear: motivation.
Developing reading comprehension in another language can be a challenge, but also an opportunity to awaken curiosity, creativity and the joy of learning. In this article, we share 5 practical and effective strategies to make reading in English a natural, fun and meaningful experience in your primary classroom.