Transforming literacy and support reluctant readers and EAL students with Story Seekers
Find out how Story Seekers has been expertly designed to support reluctant readers in schools. Foster a love of reading with engaging stories and fun activities.
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Supporting language development in early childhood through creative arts
Explore the multitude of benefits creative arts can have for early learners. Find out how storytelling, dance and drama all nurture creativity, boost communication and build vocabulary. Plus, enjoy perusing a selection of expertly designed creative arts activities for kids that support language development in early childhood.
The texts we need for teaching reading
When teaching reading, selecting the right texts is crucial for supporting learners’ progress. Decodable texts are essential for early readers as they reinforce specific phonics patterns and strengthen neural pathways for decoding words. However, over-reliance on decodable texts can limit exposure to high-frequency words, impacting reading fluency. Dr. Christine Braid explores strategies for teaching reading and learn how to balance different text types based on individual learners needs.
Three activities to strengthen persuasive writing skills
These persuasive writing activities are flexible enough to slide in with existing lesson plans and encourage students to think critically and creatively about their process.