Reading for Meaning™ programme is a reading, writing, listening and speaking programme for young children, aged 3 years and above, who are learning English as a second language. It is divided into staged reading books with the initial stages focusing on development of oral language, whilst emphasising listening and speaking skills. Later stages focus on vocabulary development and advanced reading skills. It differs from other reading programmes in that it is specifically targeted at children who are learning English as a second language and therefore concentrates not only on developing vocabulary and speech patterns, but also incorporates creative activities and role playing to help the children act out new concepts and language.

The reading programme features a delightful group of characters known as the Toppees who have been designed especially to appeal to children and to deliver the skills required for proficient early reading ability. The five characters – Kaz, Nat, Sass, Tip and Gus the dog – form Club T and the various books in the programme follow the adventures of these characters.

Star Learning Centre is selling Toppee Town™ reading programme Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 at a special price of $220 per pack of 10 books. The books are an ideal gift. Don’t miss out!

Each pack includes: 10 Toppee storybooks, Toppee stickers, and a Toppee badge.

The Toppee Town™ reading programme is now available at Star English and Kids' Gallery centres.