Introducing an award-winning 'Read, Laugh and Learn' fun literacy package that satisfies Reading Age 8+ Interest Age 7-11.
The concept follows many years of research, development and pilot work in and out of the school setting.
The cross-curricular content offers a systematic, fun and creative approach to language learning within a literacy-rich curriculum.
The concept was created in collaboration with experienced educators, parents, carers, librarians and the target audience: the children.
Comprehensive GUIDES for EDUCATORS that support the Flitlit package facilitate mainstream and homeschooling; and blended learning.
The Flitlit concept encourages the learning of the language of text, storytelling and the identification and synthesising of speech, sounds and patterns.
Providers of Education in and out of the classroom environment are invited to identify sections of the guides that relate most closely to the courses that they teach, and that may be adapted to the specific context of their programmes.
The Flitlit concept grew from a series of bilingual stories written in a humorous, lyrical format.
The Flitlit set of books bridge the divide between picture books and early chapter novels, with mature page by page illustrations providing opportunities for juxtaposition exercises, while satisfying visual learning/ literacy.
The package offers bespoke opportunities relating to choices that satisfy a range of needs and abilities within classrooms, homes and libraries.
The scheme is committed to the advancement of literacy skills and to assisting pupils in becoming more creative and capable of developing innovative solutions to problems.
It enhances pupils' analytical and critical capacities and their ability to synthesise ideas and adapt to new situations.
Enhanced skills and attributes help them to succeed in a wide range of tasks and responsibilities and to contribute to the society in which they live.
The ethereal setting of Seldom See is a land lost in time. The land is laid out in plots named Fussbut, so named since young learners may fuss but access it only through the power of their imagination.
The Flitlit concept featured at Gamescom, Cologne, having won a prestigious international competition set by the Frankfurt Book Fair. Among five international winners, the Flitlit concept featured as the sole U.K. winning entry. This generated interest in the concept's extensive potential in terms of educational and edutainment productions.
Stars SOL-FA, SHIFT, AGLOW and GLEE govern the ethos of the concept. They influence the musicality of the characters and language; action, vibrancy and fun.
The Flitlit Concept/ Example Features/ Attributes:
- Improves literacy standards
- Tiered instruction offers confident and supported reading book options
- Age-appropriate illustrations support visual learning
- A dyslexia-friendly font employed throughout
- Humorous, easy-read, lyrical text
- Cross-curricular attributes
- Multicultural classroom considerations
- Understanding motivations and decision making
- Personal and social values
- Cognitive, physical and social interaction
- Diversity and inclusion
- Additional needs considerations
- A detailed map of the setting invites children to visit, discover and explore
- Stars SOL-FA, SHIFT, AGLOW and GLEE govern the ethos of the concept
- Pre, during and after reading
- Questioning, clarifying, summarising and predicting
- Problem-solving
- Role-play
- Art and design
- Script creation
- Extension activities
- School and social stage productions
About the Author :
Eiry Rees Thomas grew up in Wales/U.K. among a creative family embracing a poet, calligrapher/sculptor, illustrators and a cartoonist. The coal-mining community where she spent her formative years was mostly Welsh-speaking, with the English language being introduced to the school curriculum at the age seven level. The musicality of the Welsh language is apparent in the author's unique lyrical voice, described in Welsh as 'telynegol' or harp-like, true to her Celtic roots. Her love of writing bilingually from an early age was given expression following a serious accident. This ended her career as a public health practitioner, peripatetic teacher and medical translator. Her experiences in the field of child development and the privilege of having worked with children and families with additional needs contribute to her work as an author and curriculum content creator.
Review :
School/s Pilot Work Feedback (Credited with all Mandatory Consents):
"I am truly in awe of Eiry Rees Thomas. These books are classics and foster attention and a love for the written word. They open up discussions on many topics and encourage exploration and off screen play."
"On first encountering the Flitlit concept, I was overwhelmed. How do you begin to describe this incredible world? It is unlike anything I have experienced before. Each word on the page is placed to make the whole experience so expansive and rich in detail."
"The setting is a magical place that can be visited any time, anywhere and which stays within your imagination forever."
"It is the lyricism of the prose that knocks you off your feet and lulls you in like a siren's song. The employment of rhythm and rhyme creates a magical syncopation that builds anticipation as the stories are read aloud."
"The Guide for Educators is truly outstanding and will be an asset in helping children to grab on to that spark of imagination."
"We are deeply embroiled in 'Flitlit Fever' in the classroom. In fact, it has taken over our lives somewhat! "
"We have read the stories, analysed the language, looked for poetic devices, written reviews, composed Flitlit anthems, designed book covers, written raps, de-constructed characters, examined story lines... and even tried creating new characters and plots!"
"It has been a thoroughly enjoyable time that has truly harnessed the enthusiasm of the children."
"Eiry Rees Thomas and her Flitlits make learning a joy,"
