Matesabroad: LiteracyPlanet in Cambodia
In the heart of Phnom Penh in Cambodia, where educational resources are limited, LiteracyPlanet is taking small steps to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners. Cambodia’s Read more…
Education
Learn how LiteracyPlanet is being implemented in schools and homes
Addressing diverse learning needs with customised education
Here at LiteracyPlanet, we’ve always held the belief that education doesn’t follow a one-size-fits-all model. We understand that every child is a unique learner, and therefore this individuality extends to Read more…
From Falling Behind to Soaring Ahead: How LiteracyPlanet Helps Struggling Students
In an ideal world, we envision every student leaving school armed with the literacy and numeracy skills necessary to build a purposeful future. Sadly, this vision remains tricky for many Read more…
How to engage students who think learning is boring
Learning is meant to be an incredible journey and an endless source of “aha!” moments. But let’s face it, sometimes, it doesn’t feel like it and it’s hard to engage Read more…
What You Need to Know About LiteracyPlanet’s Learning Principles
At LiteracyPlanet, our mission is to create an exceptional learning experience that’s treasured by educators and students alike. To achieve this, we lean on fundamental learning principles that maintain the Read more…
How LiteracyPlanet is making education more accessible
Two big things have happened in LiteracyPlanet this week. The introduction of a free membership level and a new tool that will change how you determine students’ literacy proficiency. Let’s explain Read more…
A healthier way to learn: Teaching literacy in Health and Physical Education
Ever considered how learning to kick a ball or run a track, or how lessons in healthy lifestyles relate to literacy? Teaching literacy in Health and Physical Education has gained Read more…
How to teach literacy in primary schools
How to teach literacy in primary schools is a question that has been asked for decades. Pedagogical ideas may change, or morph, and schools will develop their own approaches to Read more…
How important is engagement when it comes to Edtech?
The power of engagement in Edtech A teacher will be the first to say that engagement is the key to getting their students focusing, enjoying and learning course content. This Read more…
Teaching the skills that grow better citizens
Why social-emotional learning belongs in the classroom How do you manage all those emotions, relationships and events in your classroom? No matter what age group you teach, students are sure Read more…
How our background shapes literacy learning
Who out there is juggling a variety of personalities in their classroom? If you have more than one student, I’m guessing every teacher! Our backgrounds shape so much about who Read more…
Literacy-based instructional strategies for teaching art
Are we thinking broadly enough about how literacy skills are taught? Literacy-based instruction is an important aspect of teaching all subjects, including Art. And when we consider the diversity in Read more…
5 ways LiteracyPlanet brings joy to teaching
Teaching can be an impossible task. Between curriculum standards, school administration, leadership, colleagues, students and parents, you’re balancing a lot of stakeholders. Varying interests. Conflicting opinions. Unending demands. And with Read more…
How Literacy brings Maths and English together
Maths and English. They tend to be considered two opposite sides of a teaching equation. But the truth is, when combined, they make a formidable team in developing students’ understanding Read more…
4 effective instructional strategies for struggling readers
Reading is a cornerstone of literacy and education as a whole. It is often considered the key to unlocking a myriad of understanding in a young person’s life that will Read more…
Five ways to improve children’s reading skills
Reading is a pivotal part of building strong literacy skills. However, reading is one of the most challenging tasks to have students complete in the classroom. This is because reading Read more…
Improving relationships with parents
The beginning of the year marks the time for review of the past year and the setting of resolutions for the new year ahead. With the new school year just Read more…
Preventing teacher burnout
Burnout is not uncommon amongst teachers. Daily stressors can add up and amid the pandemic of COVID-19 the perfect environment for burnout can ensue. Getting ahead of burnout relies on Read more…
Tips for giving feedback to your students
Feedback is essential for student learning, but grading student performance means combining accuracy and empathy while understanding that every student has their own needs. How can you personalise your approach Read more…
Key takeaways from remote learning
Remote learning has become a new norm during the pandemic. As students become accustomed to learning online, it is helpful to have key principles in place for remote learning. Consider Read more…
