Reading Magic — Half Termly Reading Comprehension Planning Pack | Reception

A complete half termly reading comprehension planning pack built around five high-quality, engaging picture books. Designed by an experienced Early Years teacher and Early Reading Lead, Reading Magic is reading comprehension planning created specifically for the unique needs of Reception classes — supporting you to inspire a genuine love of books through shared reading, rich discussion and meaningful, play-based follow-up activities.

What’s Included?

Reading comprehension planning for five carefully chosen texts:

• Aliens Love Underpants
• Owl Babies
• The Way Back Home
• Stickman
• The Jolly Christmas Postman

Each plan includes shared reading sessions, vocabulary and comprehension prompts, and linked play-based activities to extend the text into provision.

Why Teachers Love It

• Brings books to life through rhythm, repetition and rich language
• Builds early comprehension in a developmentally appropriate way
• Supports children to listen, join in, talk about texts and explore new vocabulary
• Encourages a genuine love of books through shared reading and playful follow-up opportunities
• Designed specifically for the unique needs of Reception classes

How Can I Use This Resource?

• Deliver short, focused reading sessions during story time or group time
• Use vocabulary and comprehension prompts to deepen children’s understanding
• Extend learning into continuous provision using the linked play-based activity ideas
• Work through the five texts across the half term for a fully planned reading curriculum
• Use alongside the IITTP Reading Comprehension yearly overviews for clear progression

💡 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.