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Posted on: 3rd Sep, 2021
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You’re in for a treat, you are. Thump the monster from the Make-A-Monstory range has finally decided to tell his story and help your child learn to read!
Make-A-Monstory cards are now available to purchase and in this blog you’ll find some valuable information on getting your monsters Learning To Read The Monster Fun Way!
Reading should be fun, right?
In the past I have worked with many children in clubs, charities, and schools and found that children learn a lot better when the activity is fun. I am a personal fan of nonsense rhyme and silly stories and every adult I ask always remembers a silly nursery rhyme or ditty from their childhood. Silly makes sense, see!
I find that children’s reading activities are either forced upon them with a ‘you must read this school book’ or very passive – a bedtime story that is read to them whilst you try and make them go to sleep so you can watch Outlander with a glass of wine.
I wanted to bring something different to the market that would help children start to enjoy reading and help them learn through an interactive activity. As a writer, I want to make a difference to the readers and writers of the future and get families playing together rather than stuck in front of a screen.
These revolutionary new put-together story cards will bring many happy hours to both you and your child as they experience the excitement of learning with their new Monster friend. It’s an adventure, an interactive experience, and guess what? Your child will be learning to read without even realising!
Who couldn’t like a monster as adorable as Thump?
A child learns best by engaging and interacting with their environment.Play is far more powerful for children than many parents realise. It’s actually the key to learning. Researchers and educators across the world have found that play can help enrich learning and develop key skills such as inquiry, expression, experimentation, and teamwork.
We all know that reading to children is a must, but actively involving your child with the story and encouraging them to help that story develop is a much more interactive experience for both parent and child.
The monster stories are designed to introduce your child to a fun character whose rhyming story unfolds card by card as they find the words that finish the previous sentence, following on from the last card.The ending word that they must find all rhyme and the cards have clues and prompts to make sure the story is followed accurately.
Your child will start to recognise words, rhyming sounds, numbers, and the corresponding amount of dots to each number encouraging counting, all whilst following the adventures of a wonderfully exciting and friendly monster.
Make-A-Monstory cards were imagined, designed, and created in the UK.
There is none of this importing cheaper products from abroad when we have the ability to create superior products that are built to last right here in the UK and support local businesses.
This means we use quality, trusted materials and can offer a reliable service and delivery to our customers.
Make-A-Monstory cards are made from heavy duty card stock and are a whopping 30% bigger than usual flashcards making them easy for your child to use and to see the words and illustrations clearly.
The cards have rounded corners and are gloss laminated for extra sturdiness and longevity. Parents who have bought these cards are quick to tell us how happy they are with the quality of the Make-A-Monstory product.
Read What Some Of Our Customers Have To Say Here!
Know any children that could use a friend like Thump?
Currently available at a discounted rate with free shipping to the UK from the Make-A-Monstory Page below. Available soon with Amazon Prime.
8 Comments on A Make-A-Monstory Success Story
the late phoenix
3rd Sep, 2021 22:09
this is gonna be bigger than Cat in the Hat!
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Jules Smith
4th Sep, 2021 10:09
Right?!
Thump iS the new cat in the hat! In fact, he’s scared of hats so maybe he’ll be even better! *)
LSP
4th Sep, 2021 14:09
I learned to read on a Civil War book, predictably…
Jules Smith
4th Sep, 2021 15:09
This explains a lot, LSP and probably why you think Welsh piers are boats!
LSP
7th Sep, 2021 02:09
What, Welsh Piers?!?
His brother is/was Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Wales, remarkably. Yes, I know, it’s disturbing.
Jules Smith
7th Sep, 2021 08:09
Ha! Ah, Jeremy in the Welsh regiment! Yes, that is disturbing.
However, I was referring to Pier Pressure. You’ll never make an Admiral after that, LSP!
Ian Cunningham
5th Sep, 2021 13:09
Very innovative and stylish – but enough about me!
Good luck with this project Jules. Looks fab and deserves to do very well.
Jules Smith
6th Sep, 2021 12:09
Hahaha! I totally agree, Ian.
Thank you so much, here’s hoping!
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