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Many of my articles focus on improving literacy for boys who are below standard literacy levels.  But what about the boys who ‘coast’ and don’t challenge themselves?  Boys dislike learning that is too easy, but of course at the same time they do not want learning to be too difficult.  In teaching, the principle of…

One of Queensland’s largest State Primary schools has received outstanding results from using Literacy for Kids and Literacy for Boys programs. The recent study has seen participants’ results improve significantly.   Tested age for spelling, reading & comprehension improved by up to 52 weeks in just 18 weeks using the program!  Yes, some learners made a…

We had a huge response to last week’s article about increasing Students’ Writing Stamina!  Lots and lots of emails from both parents and teachers about writing challenges.  Writing is back-breaking, mind-breaking work.  Kids (boys especially!) might ask: What’s the point?   So we thought we’d publish engaging resources such as free printables, that you can use…

Why do certain students possess the ability to write continuously while others find it challenging to put down even a few sentences? What exactly is meant by “writing stamina”? After poor national writing results last year, writing is high on many schools’ priority list. One of the most common challenges that I hear is “My…

We understand: conventional teaching techniques might not consistently engage boys. We’ve seen it firsthand and literacy data supports this. At Literacy for Boys, our goal is to introduce innovative methods that inject enthusiasm into learning, ensuring it’s enjoyable for boys of every age. New to our platform? Fantastic! We’re thrilled to welcome you! Let’s explore…

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Australia has a reading problem……but it doesn’t need to. Our Founder and Literacy Specialist, Tanya Grambower, says,  “This is nothing new, it’s something we’ve known for years.  In fact, it is precisely why we started our business. As a teacher and a parent I get so frustrated that our Education Departments can’t see the wood…

Welcome back to the school year!  Student engagement is key at the beginning of the year – it helps to set the tone.  As you start with your class, how can you engage those reluctant writers (or any student who has a challenge with getting their ideas onto paper)?  There are some ideas that you…

There really is no better way to open doors than through literacy. And it’s not just reading – it’s access to knowledge and it’s access to a future. We can’t exaggerate the importance of learning to read, nor can we exaggerate the challenges that people have to overcome when they are not proficient readers. As…

We hope that our teachers enjoyed time with family with friends and that you had the chance to rest and recharge.   Upon returning from a break, our routine involves readying lessons, planning activities, and establishing goals for the upcoming semester. But what about our students? Many will have forgotten how to ‘do school’.  They tend…