Literacy Resource Pack

The Sounds and Symbols™ Literacy-through-Music Resource Pack is a comprehensive resource for early years practitioners. Everything you need to present the revolutionary literacy-through-music programme.

Your pack includes:

  • Training manual with full programme guidance
  • Songbooks including the My Cat Ben Songbook
  • Alphabet books and flashcards
  • A selection of instruments designed for young children
  • Props and puppets for interactive sessions
  • Professionally recorded music with special arrangements
  • Promotional materials to help you get started

The programme may be taken to nurseries, toddler groups, family centres, children's parties, or held in your own local venue. It can be run in term times or as a holiday activity.

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Literacy Resource Pack

Books & Publications

Sound Before Symbol

Developing Literacy through Music. Published by SAGE Publications. Examines how music may be presented to pre-school children and identifies parallels between music and literacy. Includes children's activities inside. Written by Maria Kay.

My Cat Ben Songbook

Part of the Sounds and Symbols programme. Contains songs specifically arranged to facilitate syllabification – a key precursor to reading. Ideal for practitioners, parents, and early years settings.

Books are available through our contact page. Please get in touch to enquire about ordering.

Educational Webinars

MeldSys hosts educational webinars designed to help teachers and parents understand the complex process of learning to read and write. These webinars emphasise that literacy involves more than just decoding text and offer evidence-based strategies for supporting young children's development.

Webinars cover topics including:

  • The relationship between music and literacy
  • Phonological awareness and its importance
  • How the brain processes music and language
  • Practical strategies for the classroom and home
  • The importance of the early years (0-8)

Follow Sounds and Symbols and Bryant and Kay Publishing on Facebook for up-to-date information on upcoming webinars.

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Handy Hints

We also provide educational tips and handy hints to support practitioners and parents in developing children's literacy skills. Check back regularly for new resources and ideas.

Want to Order Resources?

Contact us to order your Literacy Resource Pack, books, or to enquire about upcoming webinars.

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