Explore the patterns
Look closely at letters and the patterns they make in words, with an adult to guide the way.
Letters. Sounds. Words. Adventure.
Let’s read
together.
A little reading.
A world of adventure.
Explore letters, sounds and words through shared reading activities for children, families and teachers.
A new chapter
Our interactive reading programme is being prepared for families and teachers. More information is coming soon.
A place to begin
Little steps into a world of words.
Reading is something we can explore together. Read in a Week brings letters, letter patterns and words into clear, approachable activities.
Take it word by word
Gradually uncover letters and words, giving each child time to look, think and have a go.
Bring words together
Put reading into practice with simple sentences and activities, one question at a time.
The teacher behind the programme
A practical idea, shaped by a lifetime of teaching.
Eva Retkin developed her reading approach through her work as an infant, junior and special educational needs teacher. Her aim was to give parents and teachers a clear, step-by-step way to help children explore words.
She wanted her work to reach beyond her own classroom. That ambition continues through Read in a Week and our invitation to schools, education authorities and publishers to get in touch.
Read Eva’s story →Eva’s original reading scheme was featured in The Sunday Times on 22 October 2000.
Meet the programme
Different ways to explore.
Our developing online programme brings together three ways to spend time with words.
Explorer
Discover word lists through a colourful keypad and reveal words a little at a time.
Trailblazer
Explore reading sheets and word columns, with letter patterns grouped together.
Reading practise
Try sentence and word activities, with a word bank and feedback to help along the way.
Shared reading
For the people beside the reader.
At home
A chance for parents and carers to sit alongside a child, explore words together and enjoy each new discovery.
In the classroom
Clear activities for teachers to use in guided reading and individual practice, at a pace that suits the learner.
Let’s talk about reading.
We welcome enquiries from families, schools, education authorities, publishers and organisations interested in Read in a Week.