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Why do students forget? And what can we do to help them remember? These questions are likely at the forefront of many teachers’ and parents’ minds. How can you help to prepare our students for exams?

Attention educators – we have just released a brand new literacy profile report for your learners!  Monitoring and documenting literacy progress is essential in not only helping students feel supported but also to grow more positive and independent in their learning. Our team at LFK and LFB provide teachers with a term-to-term information report about…

More photos are coming in from the World Literacy Summit, in Oxford.  It was my immense privilege to not only present our research about boys’ literacy but to introduce the key speaker event of the Summit – the interview between Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson and Jelly Roll. Never heard of Jelly Roll?  Read our…

Attending the World Literacy Summit was an educator’s dream and I can’t wait to share our findings with teachers and parents alike.  Each week we will share research, ideas from some of the best in the business and things that you can do today to boost every child’s reading ability! I had a 4th row…

How to embellish your classroom and inspire a love of words, reading, and learning. Here are 6 guided strategies on how you can enrich your classroom and motivate your students to enjoy literacy. 1)   Cultivate an environment where literacy is deeply valued Get to know your students, including their interests (very important!), family backgrounds, community ties,…

It’s undeniable that a child’s reading skills are important to their success in school, work, and life in general. And it is very possible to help ensure your child’s success by reading to them starting at a very early age.  A recent report released by the Victorian Government examines the effect of parental reading to…

Recognising Frustration in Young Readers While struggling readers and frustrated readers may face similar challenges, the key difference lies in their response to difficulty. Struggling readers typically have gaps in foundational skills such as decoding, fluency, or comprehension, making reading an ongoing challenge for them. They may require explicit instruction, guided practice, and targeted interventions…

Today’s students are exposed to a world where a man found liable for sexual abuse has become the President of the United States, and a social media founder who reaches three billion users globally has updated the platform to allow women to be referred to as “household objects or property”. It may seem like these…

How often do you feel like your students struggle with understanding what they read? At the end of last year, we conducted a survey with teachers in our community, and over 60% shared that comprehension was their students’ greatest challenge. Reflecting on my teaching practices and delving into research, I realised there are several misunderstandings…

Note for Teachers and Parents Are your students easily confused when reading texts on their own? Boost every student’s comprehension skills with these visually appealing A4 cards. These cards make reading more interactive for kids. By ‘turning-and-talking‘, these cards get students talking about what they are reading DURING reading!  These cards are an excellent way…