"Curriculum Bank" is a practical activity-based series which can be used as a planning tool to help devise a comprehensive scheme of work, and as an accessible bank of ideas. The lesson plans target specific learning objectives and collectively provide a progressive coverage of the programmes of study. Photocopiable worksheets support many of the activities and save valuable teacher time. Guidance for differentiation and formative assessment is incorporated throughout, with specific assessment lessons for summative purposes also included. IT applications and other cross-curricular links are highlighted, as are ideas for display. The emphasis of the activities in this book is on the skills and attitudes which children need to acquire in order to become readers. The book provides a range of reading experiences which generate children's curiosity and enthusiasm and within which they can focus on the development of specific skills needed in identifying words.