Books

Why every child needs explicit phonics instruction to learn to read

40% of children manage to learn to read without explicit and systematic phonics instruction due to a confluence of biological…

4 years ago

10 ways to get the most out of silent reading in schools

We regularly hear from teachers and teacher librarians who are concerned about the state of silent reading in schools.

5 years ago

Book it in: Australian Reading Hour has arrived

Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.

5 years ago

New to the bookshelf: Term 1 reading list

Here are some of Australia’s latest and greatest new books for school-age children and teenagers. 

5 years ago

5 quirky, easy classroom book corner ideas…

These simple, fantasy-inspired classroom decorating ideas will entice students of all ages to pick up a book and read for…

6 years ago

Fairy tales and furry tails as students read to dogs.

A free volunteer reading support program encourages kids who lack confidence to tell stories to pooches.

6 years ago

Teachers know the value of reading but are parents doing their bit?

Despite the widely known benefits of reading, more than one-quarter of primary-aged students are not being read to at home.…

6 years ago

Are you more Miss Trunchbull or Albus Dumbledore?

It's coming up to World Book Day, so let's find out. Somehow, the nuanced human experience of a teacher slides…

6 years ago

Storage lockers for healthy spines and security

While private schools in Australia generally have lockers for high school students to store their heavy bags, many state schools…

7 years ago

Special Report: Is the quest for success harming our kids?

Lucy Clark, author of Beautiful Failures on pressure, parent-teacher relations and the pitfalls of “the quest for success”.

7 years ago

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