WORD CHAIN CAT
Word chains are a fun activity that packs a punch. So much can come from this little activity. Word chains help build the skills of...
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WORD BUILDING MAN
Word building is a fantastic activity that showcases how the initial sounds link to the letter symbols. The act of manipulating sounds to...
S A T P I N SNAKE
Learning to read takes time, repetition, and exploration to get to fluency. It can seem intimidating as a teacher or parent, especially...
KNOW YOUR LITERACY LINGO
The world of literacy learning is awash with jargon. Many buzzwords float around classrooms, and a discussion with your child or your...
SPELLING
Learning to spell is difficult. It is always an active process. Learning to read takes time, but once a student gets it, the act of...
How do you say the word star?
Do you sound the ‘R’ at the end? The topic of conversation when I connected with Nora from EBLI recently. It was a happy accident due to...
PARTNER READING
Have you tried partner reading in your classroom or group sessions? Read on to find out what it is and download free lists and sentences....
Why start with S A T P I N? Why not A-Z?
Learning to read is not as easy as ABC. Read on to discover why a systematic sequence is the best way to support phonics teaching and...
HERE WE ARE–THE ALPHABET CODE
The first year of school is crucial for literacy development. It goes by so quickly. Term 2 starts tomorrow here in Western Australia....
LEARNING HOW TO READ
Learning to read, how did you do it? Chances are, until you had a child start school, the thought never crossed your mind… If your child...
S e g m e n t i ng
Segmenting sounds in words is the ability to separate the smallest units of sound or it could be syllables. Children who learn to read...
FIRST STEPS IN WORD BUILDING
I recently shared a word-building sketch note, and many questions about segmenting and blending followed. How do you take the first steps...
PLAY WITH YOUR WORDS
Word building primes little learners for print and engages older children in wordplay. A cost-effective, quick and efficient activity...
IF I GET STUCK – A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Decoding strategy bookmarks. A blog to support parents to help their child read at home.
MIND THE GAP
To be effective and move ourselves and our students forward, we all have to ask–how can I do better with what I know? If you have ever...
READING AND SPELLLING TOOLKIT
Reading, spelling, and writing support each other, yet they are often taught as separate areas of the literacy curriculum. Linking them...
WORD BUILDING ROCKS!
Word building should be an integral part of every literacy session. It should be an everyday play event in your home. Word building is...
HOW DO I TEACH MY CHILD THEIR NAME?
It is back-to-school time here in Australia! Around this time, I always get lots of messages about what to teach first, and the subject...
WHAT ARE ELKONIN BOXES?
Have you tried Elkonin boxes? Elkonin boxes are a great resource to help students effectively segment words by sound. The boxes help...
WHAT IS A PHONEME?
Today brings another sketch note to help you understand literacy learning jargon: What is a phoneme? The word phoneme comes from the...
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