Is your school supporting children who continue to struggle with reading and writing despite additional literacy interventions? Sad Dog Literacy offers an affordable, structured and engaging approach designed to help children aged 7–10, including those with additional support needs.
For some children, learning to read and write can be particularly challenging. Even with extra classroom support, progress can remain slow, affecting confidence, motivation and self-esteem.
Sad Dog Literacy is an easy-to-use, low-cost digital intervention developed by Dr Kathryn Pomerantz, Educational Psychologist and specialist teacher of children with SEND.
Designed for primary-aged children who need additional literacy support, the programme combines structured speaking, reading and writing activities with engaging, therapeutic stories.
A Different Approach to Literacy Support
What makes Sad Dog Literacy different is its combination of tried-and-tested literacy teaching methods with relatable, decodable stories.
The characters reflect experiences such as anxiety, hyperactivity, sensory processing differences, low self-esteem and challenging home circumstances, helping children feel understood and engaged in their learning.
Research trials involving children aged 6–10 reported substantial improvements in reading accuracy and particularly strong gains in comprehension.
The programme aims to help children who have struggled with traditional literacy interventions build confidence and make meaningful progress.
Try Sad Dog Literacy FREE for 14 Days!
Scottish primary schools can explore the programme through a 14-day limited free trial, with access to:
- Two weeks of structured literacy lessons.
- Sad Dog Stories eBooks.
- Digital teaching materials and resources.
- The opportunity to review the programme or try activities with pupils before subscribing.
There’s no need to commit to a paid subscription before exploring how the resources could work in your classroom.
Extra Support for Small Schools
Sad Dog Literacy also offers a small-schools discount for schools with 150 pupils or fewer on roll, helping make the intervention more accessible to smaller primary schools.
Win a Set of Sad Dog Stories!
Schools that take out a Core, Extended or Enhanced paid subscription by 31st March 2027 will be entered into a free prize draw.
10 schools will each have the chance to win a hard-copy set of Stage 1 Sad Dog Stories in A4 format!
Start Your FREE Trial Today
If you’re looking for a fresh approach to supporting children who find literacy challenging, why not explore Sad Dog Literacy for yourself?
✓ Designed to support children aged 7–10 with additional needs
✓ Structured speaking, reading and writing intervention
✓ Engaging, inclusive and relatable stories
✓ Affordable digital resources
✓ FREE 14-day trial with two weeks of lessons
Discover Sad Dog Literacy and start your FREE 14-day trial
Give every child the opportunity to engage, participate and succeed in literacy.
