An introduction to the Is it Time to Play? Reading Magic approach to reading comprehension planning. Designed by an experienced Early Years teacher and Early Reading Lead, this pack gives you everything you need to understand the Reading Magic system and get started with high-quality, play-based reading comprehension in your Nursery or Reception class.

What’s Included?

• Reading Magic character overviews
• Questioning prompts and activity ideas linked to each character
• Reading skill progressions for Nursery and Reception
• Reading skill progression for the Welsh Curriculum

Why Teachers Love It

• Provides a clear and accessible introduction to the Reading Magic approach
• Gives you a framework for teaching reading comprehension in a developmentally appropriate way
• Supports consistent use of characters, questioning and skills across your setting
• Includes progression for both Nursery and Reception so you can plan with confidence
• Useful for sharing with your whole team to build a shared language around early reading

How Can I Use This Resource?

• Use as a starting point before accessing the half termly Reading Magic planning packs
• Share with your team to introduce the Reading Magic characters and questioning approach
• Use the skill progressions to map reading comprehension development across Nursery and Reception
• Return to it throughout the year as a reference point for planning and assessment

💡 This resource is also available inside the Is it Time to Play? Membership, giving members access to every Reading Comprehension pack, all characters and question stems, plus reading plans for every week of the school year — alongside hundreds of other EYFS and KS1 planning resources.