How to Help Your Child Prepare for NAPLAN Literacy
Preparing for NAPLAN Literacy can feel like a big step for both children and parents. You want your child to feel confident, not pressured, and to see the test as Read more…
Guides and Tutorials
Why Phonics Is Essential for Reading Success in Australia
TL;DR Around one in three Australian students is below literacy benchmarks. States like Victoria are introducing daily systematic phonics lessons. Research from Evidence for Learning and Macquarie University proves explicit Read more…
The Building Blocks of Reading: Phonemes, Digraphs, Blends and Beyond
TL;DR Phonemes: smallest sound units (e.g. /m/, /sh/). Digraphs: two letters making one sound (e.g. sh, ch). Blends: two or more letters where both sounds are heard (e.g. bl, st). Read more…
Phonics vs Digraphs: What’s the Difference?
TL;DR Phonics is the broader system that teaches how letters map to sounds. Digraphs are a key part of phonics, where two letters represent one sound. Both are essential for Read more…
What is a Digraph? A Guide for Parents and Teachers
When children begin their literacy journey, they learn the building blocks of language: letters and sounds. Very quickly, they discover that not every sound matches neatly with a single letter. Read more…
Teacher Tools and Reporting: The Power of Data in Literacy Education
In classrooms today, data has become a practical tool that supports effective literacy teaching, not just a trend. From tracking student growth to personalising instruction, the correct data can help Read more…
Making Language Learning Fun
Struggling to convince your students that grammar and phonics aren’t just rules that are “so boring”? Here’s a way to explain it to them: Picture language learning as a building: Read more…
New Year, Smart Reading Goals
Welcome to 2025! Are you one of those people who also gets super excited about the start of a new year? It’s like putting down a pen on a fresh Read more…
5 Creative Ways to Make Reading Comprehension Exercises Fun for Kids
In a world filled with flashy video games and TikTok dances, sitting still with a book can feel quite challenging. I personally love reading, but I’m also attached to the Read more…
Enhancing Student Engagement with Literacy Tools
Keeping students engaged in their learning journey can be challenging, especially when it comes to literacy. However, with the right tools and strategies, teachers can transform literacy education into an Read more…
10 Homework Hacks for Busy Parents and Homeschoolers
Let’s face it: whether you’re a parent or a child, tackling homework at the end of a busy day is rarely anyone’s favourite activity. However, looking at it from a Read more…
Mastering Lesson Planning: Tips and Tricks
Lesson planning is the backbone of effective teaching, ensuring that every class is purposeful, engaging, and aligned with educational goals. A well-crafted lesson plan can transform a classroom into a Read more…
Real-Life Teaching Tips for New Educators
With the new academic year starting soon in many parts of the world, a lot of young teachers are beginning their first year in the classroom. Remember that one teacher Read more…
From ABCs to Dollars: Literacy as the Foundation of Financial Literacy
If there’s one thing we really believe in, it’s that learning is a lifelong adventure, and every step of this journey is essential (and that literacy is a right, but Read more…
Literacy Check: The Free Tool Every Teacher Needs
We know how important is is to really understand your students’ literacy skills. We also get how tricky it can be to pinpoint their exact reading levels across different subjects. Read more…
Student Progress Made Easy: Real-Time Reporting with LiteracyPlanet
Welcome to the world of data-driven teaching, where insights are at your fingertips and time is on your side. LiteracyPlanet’s Reporting Tools are here to empower educators, saving time and Read more…
6 Helpful Tips on Getting Started with LiteracyPlanet
We get it; traditional teaching methods may not always hit the mark in capturing student interest. A LiteracyPlanet, we aim to bring in some fresh approaches that infuse a sense Read more…
How to Use LiteracyPlanet’s Custom Word Lists
LiteracyPlanet’s Custom Word Lists are like your personalised vocabulary workshop. They let you create word lists that match exactly what you want to learn, whether you’re a teacher tailoring lessons, Read more…
LiteracyPlanet’s Intrepizine: Fostering Curiosity through Reading
Have you started exploring Intrepizine yet? It’s LiteracyPlanet’s fun and engaging digital magazine that redefines the joy of reading and exploration. This online magazine, filled with vibrant, realistic images and Read more…
My Words: How to make the most out of it
My Words is consistently voted one of the most popular features in LiteracyPlanet. Here’s why: With My Words, the possibilities are (almost) endless. The tool lets students craft their own Read more…
