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14/08/2024

Phonics isn’t working – for children’s reading to improve, they need to learn to love stories

The Conversation April 10, 2024 Willem Hollmann, Cathie Wallace Gee Macrory... And we know from a study that has examined the findings of many research papers that a phonics-led approach is

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13/08/2024

Key principles for designing early years literacy programs

Australia Reads August 6, 2024 What is best practice when it comes to early years literacy program design? Professor Robyn Ewing shares some key considerations, based on decades of research. Becoming literate

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11/08/2024

Latest Australian Children’s Laureate news

Well, another month has sped by and it’s hard to imagine where the time has gone! I have been busy writing and dreaming up new ideas with my publishers, as

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11/08/2024

We reviewed 100 studies about little kids and screens. Here are 4 ways to help your child use them well

The Conversation August 6, 2024 by Sumudu Mallawaarachchi Dylan Cliff Screen time is one of the top worries for Australian parents. In a national February 2021 poll by the Royal

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04/08/2024

Part 4: Teaching Reading in the First Year of School

In Part 4 of this podcast series, the hosts discuss the complexities of teaching reading. They challenge the media's oversimplified narrative of phonics versus whole language, emphasising a comprehensive approach.

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18/07/2024

Part 2: Teaching Reading in the first year of school

Literacy expert Diane Snowball discusses the importance of developing a rich language and vocabulary foundation in the first year of school. Continue

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18/07/2024

Literacy, families and learning

June 24, 2024 Trevor Cairney I wanted to do this post because I know that in our schools there are students with quite diverse backgrounds. The title of the post

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11/07/2024

Part 1: Teaching Reading in the First Year of School

Expert literacy educator Diane Snowball discusses the components of a comprehensive reading curriculum for young learners. Diane emphasises the importance of these components of reading: phonological awareness, phonics, morphemic

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04/07/2024

News from the Children’s Laureate

The ACLF is thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Bolinda BorrowBox to share TWO wonderful audiobook resources for children every month.As well as enjoying one of Sally's audiobooks, we are

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03/07/2024

Literature Symposium 2024 Series!

We're back with a brand new Literature Symposium Series! The 2024 Literature Symposium kicks off with a presentation by The Foundation for Learning and Literacy. Featuring Jo Padgham, Robyn Ewing and Neville Williams Boney,

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