Children develop reading readiness through drama activities based on Julia Gabriel’s The Alphabet Zoo book. By making connections between letters and sounds and expanding their vocabulary, they learn to use language creatively, fostering all the skills needed to become interested and successful readers. The key benefits for our Nursery 2 children include recognising and reading letters confidently, increased phonetic and phonemic awareness, enhanced fine motor skills, improved social skills, and greater confidence in tackling tasks independently.