These Teaching Notes come free with each pack of "Stage 1+ First Phonics", but can be purchased separately, if additional, or replacement copies are needed.

The Teaching Notes provide: prompts and suggestions for using the books in group and independent reading, including specific activities; ideas for speaking and listening activities; ideas for writing activities; cross-curricular links; and helpful points to help you observe children's developing skills and strategies.

They also include: a correlation chart showing all vocabulary used; a correlation chart showing curriculum links; and links to other "Oxford Reading Tree" material at this level.