My Reading Calendars for 2024, Yrs 2-6
Reading Calendars are a simple yet highly effective tool for students to track and showcase their life as a reader over the course of a year. They promote independence and responsibility, supporting all... Read more
Podcast Ep 103: Part 1: Shared Reading: An Essential Instructional Strategy
LATEST PODCAST Ep 103: Part 1 of this podcast on Shared Reading features special guest, Diane Snowball, a highly experienced educator in Australia, with classroom teaching expertise and for many years providing professional... Read more
Podcast Ep 104: Part 2: Shared Reading: An Essential Instructional Strategy
LATEST PODCAST Ep 104: In this podcast, Diane Snowball discusses how Shared Reading fits into the broader reading experiences of children, and it's deep pedagogical base. She emphasises the gradual release of responsibility... Read more
Podcast Ep 102: Part 2: Teaching Early Writers: from Program to Professional Plan
LATEST PODCAST, Ep 102, Part 2: In this second part of the podcast, Sharon and team delve into various strategies for nurturing writing skills in Foundation year students. One key concept introduced is... Read more
Podcast Ep 101: Part 1: Teaching Early Writers: from Program to Professional Plan
LATEST PODCAST, Ep 101, Part 1: In this podcast, expert literacy consultant, Sharon Callen and team welcome special guest Grace Cullen, a Foundation/ Reception teacher at Littlehampton Primary School. They discuss the challenges... Read more
Podcast Ep 100, Part 2: Engaging Readers AND Writers through Book Club
LATEST PODCAST, Ep 100: In part 2 of our podcast, Dr. Jan Turbill continues the discussion on engaging approaches to the teaching of writing through book clubs. She emphasises the importance of teaching... Read more
Podcast Ep 99, Part 1: Engaging Readers AND Writers through Book Club
LATEST PODCAST Ep 99: In this episode, we welcome special guest Dr. Jan Turbill. Jan is an accomplished educator, who talks about her post-retirement involvement with a NSW school, where she worked for... Read more
Podcast Ep 98, Part 2: Understanding and Using the Science of Reading
LATEST PODCAST Ep 98: In this podcast education experts Diane Snowball and Keay Cobbin discuss several important aspects of early reading education, including the significance of providing inviting and exciting reading materials in... Read more
Podcast Ep 97, Part 1: Understanding and Using the Science of Reading
LATEST PODCAST, Ep 97: In Part 1 of this podcast, expert educators Diane Snowball and Keay Cobbin discuss the science of reading. They emphasise that the science of reading is a term used... Read more
Podcast Ep 96, Part 2: Uncovering Podcast Gold: The Top 9
LATEST PODCAST, Ep 96: In Episode 96 of the Teacher's Toolkit podcast, expert literacy consultant Sharon Callen and her team conduct a countdown of the top five most listened-to episodes. At number five... Read more
Podcast Ep 95, Part 1: Uncovering Podcast Gold: The Top 9
LATEST PODCAST: Part 1: Uncovering Podcast Gold: The Top 9 In this podcast, expert literacy consultant Sharon Callen and team aim to showcase the top nine podcasts that have resonated with their audience,... Read more
Podcast Ep 94, Part 2: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing
In this podcast, Ep 94, Part 2: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing', join Sharon Callen and her dynamic team whilst they continue on a riveting exploration, this time discussing the 'Magnificent... Read more
Podcast Ep 93, Part 1: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing
LATEST PODCAST Ep 93, In this podcast, join Sharon Callen and her dynamic team in 'Part 1: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing' for a captivating exploration of effective writing instruction. Delve... Read more
Revising and Editing Our Writing - Anchor Charts,
NEW RESOURCE: This explicit teaching resource, Revising and Editing Our Writing - Anchor Charts, will support you and your students to revise, improve theor writing. See the 'How to Use' section below. How... Read more
How to Teach Writing and Reading to Early Years Students
LATEST BLOG: Renowned educator Diane Snowball provides insights and examples on how to effectively teach young students writing and reading. On Episode 85 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, Diane answered common questions... Read more
Podcast Ep 92: Read Alouds: A Critical Instructional Strategy
LATEST PODCAST Ep 92: Join literacy expert Sharon Callen and her team in an enlightening podcast as they delve into the transformative power of the Read Aloud strategy in the realm of reading... Read more
The Four W's of Being a Writer
LATEST BLOG: Literacy expert Sharon Callen delves into the four foundational elements of being a writer, to underpin a teacher's literacy strategy. On Episode 81 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, Sharon explained... Read more
Teaching Writing Effectively with Alan Wright
NEW RESOURCE: Enjoy this wonderful new podcast transcript on teaching writing effectively with expert educator Alan Wright! (Sign up as a member for a free copy). As a renowned education consultant and author,... Read more
What is the Language Experience Approach?
LATEST BLOG: Student engagement can be increased by bringing a child's own language and experiences into their reading and writing. On Episode 80 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, host Sharon Callen was... Read more
Unleashing 'On the Spot' Teaching Strategies, Ep 90
LATEST PODCAST: This podcast episode with expert numeracy consultant Rob Vingerhoets covers various teaching strategies, including apprenticeship vs lecture style learning Various components of apprenticeship style learning are covered: 'On the Spot' teaching,... Read more
How to Build Units of Work for Different Text Types
LATEST BLOG: Embracing diversity, using different technologies and constantly reviewing are key elements for teachers to create an impactful unit of work. On Episode 79 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, host Sharon... Read more
The Hidden Power of Reading Journals, Ep 89
LATEST PODCAST: In the latest podcast episode, Sharon Callen and her team explore the hidden power of Reading Journals and their significance in education. They address the challenges faced by teachers and how... Read more
How to Improve Your Teaching Practices with Mentor Texts
LATEST BLOG: Teaching practices can be developed through using the right Mentor Texts and undergoing frequent observation and reflection in the classroom. On Episode 78 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, literacy expert... Read more
Latest Release Books with Genevieve Kruyssen, Ep 88
LATEST PODCAST, Ep 88: In the latest podcast episode, Genevieve Kruyssen and literacy expert Sharon Callen discuss 18 new book releases and their potential to support teachers in the classroom. They cover various... Read more
Differentiated Maths: Multiplication and Division
FEATURED COURSE: Rob Vingerhoets presents an engaging 'ready to go' numeracy lesson (40 minutes) showing how to differentiate for all learners in the class, through students choosing and using from a range of... Read more