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Reception English Reading & Rhymes Workbook (Ages 4-5)

Created By: Schofield and Sims Product Code: EN2172
Product Type
Workbook
Practice exercises to reinforce learning and build confidence through hands-on problem-solving and skill development.
Subjects
English Develop reading, writing, grammar and comprehension skills for clear communication and creative expression
Phonics Build essential reading skills by learning letter sounds, blending and decoding words through fun phonics activities
Topics
Comprehension Build reading skills by understanding texts, answering questions and developing inference abilities
Reading Comprehension Develop skills to understand, analyse and respond to texts through guided reading and comprehension exercises
Vocabulary Build word knowledge and learn new terms to express ideas clearly and confidently in writing and speech
  • BUILD early reading skills with nursery rhymes and fairy tales
  • Includes Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary & Phonics
  • Aligned to Reception curriculum for ages 4-5
  • Features notes and tips for parents to support learning at home
  • Standard Delivery within 2-3 working days.
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About the Reception English Reading & Rhymes Workbook (Ages 4-5)

If your Reception child is just starting to explore stories and sounds, the Reception English Reading & Rhymes Workbook (Ages 4-5) from Schofield and Sims offers a reassuring first step into reading and comprehension. Designed for four- and five-year-olds, this workbook uses familiar nursery rhymes and fairy tales to build vocabulary, early comprehension and storytelling skills in a way that feels playful rather than formal. It's part of the Get Set Early Years series, which bridges the gap between play-based learning and the structure your child will meet in Year 1, so you can be confident they're building the foundations the English National Curriculum expects.

Inside, your child will meet characters and settings from much-loved stories, explore opposite and similar words, practise writing captions, and discover how rhyme works. Each activity is illustrated to keep young learners engaged, and the back pages include notes and teaching tips for parents and carers—so you know exactly how to support your child at home, even if you're short on time. The workbook encourages children to listen carefully, recognise patterns in language, and talk about what they've read, all of which are essential skills for phonics and early literacy.

Rhyming pictures activity page showing matching and colouring exercises
Rhyming pictures page with line-matching and colouring tasks to help children identify rhyming patterns

By the end of Reception, your child will have practised key English skills in a low-pressure, story-rich environment. They'll be more confident recognising words, understanding simple texts, and talking about characters and events—all crucial for the transition to Key Stage 1. Because the workbook is available as a physical product with UK shipping, you can start using it as soon as it arrives, fitting short, focused sessions into busy evenings or weekends. The result is a calmer, more school-ready learner who enjoys books and feels proud of their progress.

Notes for parents and carers with teaching tips and vocabulary lists
Parent and carer guidance page offering teaching tips, key vocabulary and extension activities for each topic

This workbook suits any Reception child who is beginning to show interest in stories, rhymes and letter sounds, and it works especially well alongside phonics teaching at school. The activities are short enough to hold a young child's attention but structured enough to deliver real progress, so you can feel confident you're giving your four- or five-year-old the best possible start in English without adding stress to your routine.

  • Explores nursery rhymes and fairy tales to develop vocabulary, comprehension and storytelling in Reception (ages 4–5)
  • Covers characters, settings, opposites, captions and rhyme patterns aligned to early English National Curriculum expectations
  • Part of the Schofield & Sims Get Set Early Years series, bridging play-based learning and formal schooling
  • Includes notes and teaching tips for parents at the back, so you can support your child confidently at home
  • Physical workbook with UK shipping, ready to use as soon as it arrives
Product Code Publisher ISBN 13
EN2172 Schofield and Sims 9780721714455
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Jasper Porter

As their teacher, I'm thrilled with how this workbook boosted my pupils' confidence and readiness for exams! Fun and engaging, it solidified their learning beautifully.

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Jesse Hunt

Brilliant workbook! It boosted my daughter's confidence and skills tremendously. She feels well-prepared for her upcoming exams. Highly recommended!

Harry Chapman

This workbook helpd my daughetr feel confidetn and prepaird for her upcomming Reception exams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this suitable for my child?

The Reception English Reading & Rhymes Workbook (Ages 4-5) is absolutely perfect for children in Reception studying the national curriculum in England.

It is also very useful for children in the devolved nations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that study similar curriculums.

Finally, the Reception English Reading & Rhymes Workbook (Ages 4-5) is also very useful for children studying outside of the UK on comparable international curriculums such as the Cambridge Primary Curriculum or The Pearson Edexcel International Primary Curriculum.

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