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Tippie graded reading books. The

books also include a multi-
sensory and kinaesthetic
approach to learning - so it is
visual, auditory, and tactile.
Tippie believes learners should
he Tippie series is well-established be actively involved in the
as one of the leading educational learning process. Systematic,
Tseries in South Africa. But explicit learning experiences
the proof is in the pudding – the result in automatic skills.
Afrikaans ‘Leer My Lees’ books
have already sold The latest addition to our Tippie
more than 1 070 000 catalogue is the ‘Write and
copies, while the English Wipe’ series, which includes
‘Learn to Read’ books have a variety of skilfully hidden
sold more than 295 000 curriculum outcomes, with
copies to date! visual structure for a clear
beginning and end. The series
What started as a reading series consists of five titles that
gradually progressed into a full-blown, progress sequentially to teach
essential literacy companion for schools, writing and visual perceptual
teachers, and home schoolers. The range The focus of the series is specifically on skills. The progressive nature of the
of products will help and guide children reading, maths, writing, and learning series ensures targeted development
as young as two and give them the through play. The series follows a holistic, and builds a solid foundation for further
necessary tools to thrive in any learning eclectic, combination approach. This writing development.
environment. It is also imperative to includes a synthetic sound approach (i.e.,
know that the writers are teachers and from sounds to reading), phonological For more information on all our Tippie
specialists with years of experience in the and phonemic awareness, learning from products, please visit www.lapa.co.za and
education sector. sounds, sight words, reading cards, and https://curious-readers.com/

Tippie is now available as

write and wipe books!

This series was developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist Ook
beskikbaar
to include various early fine motor and visio-motor integration skills. in Afrikaans!
The series employs a structured approach that helps children follow
a clear direction while writing.

The focus on left to right and top to bottom promotes the
development of fluent writing patterns.