NAPLAN shows 1 in 7 Year 9 boys can’t read at a basic level
Whether you are Team NAPLAN or not, today’s findings aren’t encouraging: one in seven boys in Year 9 can’t read at a basic level. The policy makers at schools, education authorities and governments need to act now to reverse this trend.
LFK’s New Feature to closely track students’ reading skills
Literacy and numeracy are fundamental to a student’s ability to learn at school and to engage productively in society. Improving literacy development is a priority for many schools going into 2023. The development of Literacy and Numeracy Progressions has been identified as an area for national action. In support of the ACARA National Literacy Learning…
Literacy for Kids 100% improves reading comprehension
Online literacy programs can be effective in improving reading skills and we have the latest data as proof. A case study school showed that 100% of students in their Year 6 cohort improved their reading comprehension after using our program in 2022! We are beyond thrilled with these results. It’s important to note that…
Moving On Up – transitioning to Year 7 or a new school
Starting high school is a big deal. In most cases, children are entering a new school environment and community, walking into a cohort where half their fellow students are adult-sized! For an 11 or 12-year-old making the leap, the prospect can be exciting and daunting. Let’s look at ways to make that transition a little…
Why adults need to read for pleasure
I advocate strongly about why it’s important that children read for pleasure, but we don’t seem to place that same importance on adults’ reading habits. So, is it important that adults read for enjoyment? And if so, how many adults actually read for pleasure on a regular basis? Besides modelling reading for our children (this…
4 Ways to Cleverly Sneak Writing into Other Subject Areas
If you’re getting pushback from students about writing tasks, you will find today’s article helpful. Just like when parents sneak vegetables into their children’s dinner and snacks, the same principle applies when it comes to sneaking writing into other parts of your school day. There are so many great benefits to this, even if your…
One third of teenagers have not read a book in the last year
If you can’t remember the last time you saw a teenager reading a book, newspaper or magazine, you’re not alone. In recent years, less than 20 percent of teens report reading a book, magazine or newspaper daily for pleasure, while more than 80 percent say they use social media every day. Teens Today Spend More…
Building a classroom library that improves student literacy
Tips for getting the most out of your classroom library Do you have a classroom library? Maybe you call it a library corner, a book lab or a book nook, but the place you set aside books for your students to grab when there is free time can play a major role in your students’…
5 Ways to Build Student Confidence
Every teacher who has taught an anxious child will know the challenges all too well; Fear of ‘failure’ outweighs the excitement of trying new things. Certain situations are so challenging, the child is forced to avoid them altogether. Avoidance of challenging and overwhelming situations. Instead of exploring a world of possibilities, children can be left…
Why boys are falling behind in school
Sharing an article by Kevin Donnelly, Senior Research Fellow, Australian Catholic University, about the underachievement of boys in literacy.