You’ve probably heard the buzz about literacy rates in Australia taking a dive. Add a widening gender gap where men are reading less than ever and it is clear that our approach to teaching reading needs an overhaul. The focus on phonics now just may be the starting point we’re looking for. A recent ABC … Read more
There’s a quiet crisis growing in Australian schools and it’s something worth reading about. Recent data has revealed a concerning drop in literacy levels amongst Aussie students. In fact, as reported by ABC, some year 9 students are writing at a year 4 level. That’s not a typo, though I wish it was. Students are … Read more
Reading is one of the most critical skills a child will learn in primary school. It forms the foundation for learning across all subjects and plays a pivotal role in language development, cognitive growth, and emotional intelligence. As educators, it’s essential to encourage regular reading habits from an early age. One highly effective tool … Read more
From next year, all Victorian state schools will adopt phonics as the primary method for teaching reading, aiming to enhance literacy skills among prep to year 2 students. The government’s updated Teaching and Learning Model mandates a minimum of 25 minutes daily dedicated to explicit phonics and phonemic awareness instruction. This approach, specifically synthetic phonics, … Read more
Primary Worksheet – Parts of Speech Print this in A3/A2 as a classroom reminder or hand out to students when teaching grammar. This handy worksheet gives a comprehensive explanation of the eight parts of speech. Activity: Using the poster/handout below as a guide for your students, ask the class to think of two words and … Read more
