About Magic Words — About Magic Words
Magic 100 Words
Magic Words are the most common words in English and are the most important words in learning to read and write.
Where the Magic Words come from
Magic Words resources are designed to support the average reading of a person in a population so that they can confidently pick up any reading material, reading scheme, daily newspaper etc. and be a competent reader.
Why the Magic Words are coloured
Engaging both hemispheres of the brain greatly accelerates learning. The Magic Words Playing Cards and literacy resources have been designed to use words (left hemisphere) and colour (right hemisphere) together so that students quickly master these important words.
Author
Marcella Reiter is the author and creator of the Magic Words. She is an experienced Classroom Teacher, Education Consultant and Psychologist.
Why Magic Words
Learning the 100 most commonly occurring words in English is essential to every child's reading success.