The Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning.
Literacy expert and co-founder of Cue Learning Sharon Callen and special expert guests provide practical literacy insights that you can apply in the classroom today.
At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves, using the fullness of the Australian curriculum.
To find out about upcoming webinars, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit http://www.cuelearning.com.au/.
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Episodes
Part 1: Evidence Based Teaching, What Is It? with Misty Adoniou
April 21, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn episode 107 of the podcast "Evidence Based Teaching," literacy expert Misty Adoniou joins host Phil to delve into the essence of evidence-based teaching. Misty, an Associate Professor in Language Literacy and TESOL, brings extensive experience and insights to the discussion. She emphasises the importance of evidence-based teaching, highlighting its role in fostering observable, positive learning outcomes for students. Misty explains that evidence-based teaching is deeply rooted in the sc...
Part 2: New Writing Units Uncovered with Sharon Callen
April 14, 2024 14:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThe podcast episode titled "New Writing Units Uncovered – Part 2, Ep 106 with Sharon Callen" delves into the intricacies of teaching writing with joy and effectiveness. Sharon Callen and team discuss the process of planning writing units, emphasising the importance of starting with purpose and mentor texts rather than just focusing on structure. By immersing students in high-quality literature, teachers can inspire them to become enthusiastic and skilled writers. Sharon highlights the signi...
Part 1: New Writing Units Uncovered with Sharon Callen
April 07, 2024 14:30 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThe podcast discusses the universal principles of learning and teaching, emphasising the importance of understanding learners' perspectives regardless of age. It explores the idea that teaching should involve putting oneself in the shoes of the learner to better adapt to their needs. Hosts Sharon and Phil reflect on their experiences as learners and the continuous journey of improvement. They delve into the struggles teachers face, such as aligning teaching with standardised assessments ...
Part 2: Shared Reading: An Essential Instructional Strategy
November 12, 2023 13:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this podcast, Diane Snowball discusses how Shared Reading fits into the broader reading experiences of children, and it’s deep pedagogical base. She emphasises the gradual release of responsibility from reading aloud to independent practice in reading. Diane highlights the importance of choosing appropriate books for Shared Reading and how this practice fosters fluency, comprehension, and the development of various reading strategies. The conversation delves into teaching reading compr...
Part 1: Shared Reading: An Essential Instructional Strategy
November 05, 2023 13:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBPart 1 of this podcast on Shared Reading features special guest, Diane Snowball, a highly experienced educator in Australia, with classroom teaching expertise and for many years providing professional development for teachers and educational leaders. Diane explores the concept of Shared Reading and its significance in teaching young children how to read. Diane begins by discussing her recent experience working with Grade 1 teachers in Melbourne, specifically focusing on shared reading. She ...
Part 2: Teaching Early Writers - from Program to Professional Plan
October 29, 2023 13:30 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this second part of the podcast, Sharon and team, and their guest, Grace, delve into various strategies for nurturing writing skills in Foundation year students. One key concept introduced is the use of "sentence stems." These stems provide young children with simple sentence starters, helping them initiate their writing and incorporate high-frequency words. The ultimate aim is to develop reading and writing fluency with 25+ high-frequency words by the end of the Foundation year. The imp...
Part 1: Teaching Early Writers - from Program to Professional Plan
October 22, 2023 13:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this podcast, literacy expert Sharon Callen and team welcome special guest Grace Cullen, a Foundation/ Reception teacher at Littlehampton Primary School. They discuss the challenges and strategies for teaching early writing to young students. Grace shares her experience transitioning from a structured program to a more student-centred approach to writing. Grace emphasises the importance of tapping into students' interests to ignite their passion for writing. She found that when children ...
Part 2: Engaging Readers AND Writers Through Book Club
October 15, 2023 13:30 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBIn episode 100 (Part 2) of the "Teacher's Toolkit" podcast, Dr. Jan Turbill discusses the engaging approach of teaching writing through book clubs. She emphasises the importance of teaching writing by allowing students to read like writers and connect with authors. Dr. Turbill recalls her own experiences as a student and how her Latin teacher helped her become a better writer by analysing essays and using them as models. The podcast episode highlights the structured approach used in her boo...
Part 1: Engaging Readers AND Writers Through Book Club
October 08, 2023 13:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn episode 99 of Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, "Part 1: Engaging Readers and Writers Through Book Club" we welcome special guest Dr. Jan Turbill. Jan is an accomplished educator, who shares her experiences in education, including teaching in various settings and her work on literacy policy strategies. Jan talks about her post-retirement involvement with a school, where she worked to improve literacy skills in students, particularly in Years 4,5 and 6. She describes how the idea of startin...
Part 2: Understanding and Using the Science of Reading
October 01, 2023 13:30 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this podcast education experts Diane Snowball and Keay Cobbin discuss several important aspects of early reading education, including the significance of providing inviting and exciting reading materials in classrooms for young learners. Diane emphasises the importance of offering books that make sense and are interesting for students, as opposed to overly decodable books with limited word patterns. She suggests allowing students to explore words and create sentences with specific word pa...
Part 1: Understanding and Using the Science of Reading
September 24, 2023 14:30 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIn Part 1 of this podcast, expert educators Diane Snowball and Keay Cobbin discuss the science of reading. They emphasise that the science of reading is a term used by various educational communities and can have different interpretations. They provide definitions from reputable sources, highlighting that it encompasses multidisciplinary knowledge from educators, linguistics, cognitive psychology, special education, and neuroscience about how children learn to read. They discuss common misc...
Part 2: Uncovering Podcast Gold: The Top 9
September 17, 2023 14:30 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIn Episode 96 of the Teacher's Toolkit podcast, expert literacy consultant Sharon Callen and her team conduct a countdown of the top nine most listened-to episodes, and this time with a focus on the top five. At number five is a discussion about 'Effective Literacy Teaching in High Schools' (00:00:30) with Misty Adoniou, with a focus on discipline-specific writing skills. The episode highlights the importance of addressing student motivation in writing and the need for professional learnin...
Part 1: Uncovering Podcast Gold: The Top 9
September 10, 2023 14:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this podcast, expert literacy consultant Sharon Callen and team aim to showcase the top nine podcasts (out of 94) that have resonated with their audience, based on current listenership data. They discuss the key aspects and themes covered in these top-rated podcasts to provide listeners with a taste of what they offer. Starting with the ninth-ranked podcast, "Quick Writes using Mentor Texts," (00:06:43) with Sharon Callen, the hosts highlight three key takeaways. First, Quick Writes usin...
Part 2: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing
September 03, 2023 14:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn 'Part 2: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing' podcast, Sharon Callen and her team embark on a riveting exploration of the 'Magnificent Seven' revising strategies, spanning rereading, editing, and reorganization. Discover the power of Prompt Posters and Anchor Charts on Teachific, enhancing student writing strategies and routines. Through real-life examples, learn the art of reflection and the potency of learner-driven approaches over conventional templates. Explore the dynamic co...
Part 1: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing
August 27, 2023 14:30 - 38 minutes - 35 MBJOIN OUR WEBINAR! 'Enhancing Writing Instruction: Revising and Editing' on Thursday 21st September: In this podcast, join Sharon Callen and her dynamic team in 'Part 1: Part 1: Good Writers Revise and Edit Their Writing' for a captivating exploration of effective writing education. Delve into the art of topic selection, cognitive load relief for teachers, and the potency of routines. Experience the transformative impact of explicit teaching through modelling and the rich resource base of...
Read Aloud: A Critical Instructional Strategy
August 13, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBThrough intentional selection of texts and the art of ongoing reading, the team dissects the various elements and advantages of Read Aloud. From fostering a love of reading and improving skills to raising test scores and building a sense of community, each point is explored. Drawing from personal experiences, literary favourites, and the rich tapestry of educational theory, this podcast provides a comprehensive guide to harnessing the potential of Read Aloud. Whether you're an educator s...
Read Alouds: A Critical Instructional Strategy
August 13, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBThrough intentional selection of texts and the art of ongoing reading, the team dissects the various elements and advantages of Read Aloud. From fostering a love of reading and improving skills to raising test scores and building a sense of community, each point is explored. Drawing from personal experiences, literary favourites, and the rich tapestry of educational theory, this podcast provides a comprehensive guide to harnessing the potential of Read Aloud. Whether you're an educator s...
Visual Artistry Unveiled: Teaching with Graphic Novels
July 30, 2023 14:30 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this podcast episode, artist and illustrator Greg Holfeld joins the discussion on the use of graphic novels in education. Topics covered include the challenges for teachers in teaching with graphic novels, the terminology and history of graphic novels, and the features that make them an effective gateway to reading. The interplay between text and image, pagination techniques, and the decision-making process for artists are explored. The podcast also touches on the importance of storytel...
Unleashing On-the-Spot Teaching Strategies, with Rob Vingerhoets
July 16, 2023 14:30 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis podcast episode with expert numeracy consultant Rob Vingerhoets covers various teaching strategies, including apprenticeship vs lecture style learning Various components of apprenticeship style learning are covered: 'On the Spot' teaching, immediate feedback, engaging tasks, and students as teachers. Other aspects include explicit teaching, student reflection, using key words, and the power of questioning. The episode concludes with insights on classroom changes and the importance of f...
The Hidden Power of Reading Journals
July 02, 2023 14:30 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode, literacy consultant Sharon Callen and team explore the hidden power of Reading Journals and their essential role in a teacher's toolkit. These journals offer a unique strategy for building and monitoring students' comprehension while fostering strong relationships and a diverse reading experience. Sharon begins with a brief preamble, setting the stage for the conversation. She then delves into the hidden power of Reading Journals, addressing the common struggles faced by te...
Latest Release Books with Genevieve Kruyssen
June 18, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBGenevieve Kruyssen at the Where the Wild Things Are bookshop in Brisbane and literacy expert Sharon Callen chat about 18 new releases and how they can support teachers in the classroom. Sharon makes connections with the books for teachers, answering questions she often gets from them in schools Some of the discussions are about: How to find books that are for everyone, with amazing vocabulary that suits the story perfectly Why we can't underestimate the power of reading aloud - it can inc...
Talking to Parents About Spelling with Diane Snowball
June 04, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIn this podcast, expert literacy educator Diane Snowball sits down with fellow experienced teacher/ consultant Sharon Callen to discuss the most frequently asked questions parents have about the teaching of spelling. This insightful conversation aims to provide educators with support as they navigate their parent community. One common concern raised by parents is the stress they experience when their children's spelling homework consists of memorising lists of words, similar to the way it w...
Using a 'Mud Map' for Genre Planning
May 21, 2023 14:30 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBWise planning really is the great secret behind successful teaching and improved outcomes! Literacy expert Sharon Callen delves into 'mud mapping' as a way to plan out the teaching of different genres, as a teacher and across a school. She chats further about: What 'mud maps' are and how they work, and their importance in supporting teachers in their planning How to make them connect to your curriculum How to set about making one What are some of the essential tools to guide your mud m...
Writing in the Early Years, Q & A with Teachers - with Diane Snowball
May 07, 2023 14:30 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBDiane Snowball recently answered teacher’s questions about better ways of teaching writing in the early years with Year 1 teachers at Mildura West Primary School. The session helps clarify understandings for all of us, in particular: How the Language Experience approach works in reality in our classrooms. How we make more use of the writing we are doing together? How do we not waste opportunities in our classroom and teach in more effective ways? How do we help students learn further abo...
Access to Books Makes All the Difference with Ted Egan
April 23, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBExpert literacy consultant Sharon Callen chats to Ted Egan, prolific singer, song writer and lover of Australian characters and their stories, about how access to quality literature made a huge difference to a remote community in northern Australia. Sharon then links this amazing story to the latest research on 'access to literature' being key to success in reading and learning about our language. Ted chats about: How David Attenborough named the small, fascinating community of book lo...
Top Tips for Teaching with Literature with Kate Tucker
April 09, 2023 14:30 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBLiteracy expert Sharon Callen chats with Kate Tucker, literacy facilitator and teacher at Mt Barker South Primary School, about the top tips in using literature as a powerful force in literacy teaching, and across a school. Specifically the duo discuss: How a school intentionally and effectively resources a year long approach to the teaching of writing using literature How and why teachers use quality literature actively in their Reading and Writing workshops, and how they do it effec...
Latest Release Books with Mike Dumbleton
March 26, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBAs teachers we are continually searching for great books to use in our teaching with students, to support them in their reading and writing: We need help in finding books to use as Mentor texts, to help explicitly model how others write We want to engage different age groups in the sheer love of reading, whilst also connecting to the curriculum Distinguished author Mike Dumbleton to discuss: His latest books Where did ideas come from? What was the need? What are some ways they can supp...
The Four W's of Being a Writer
March 12, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBAs teachers we try different ways to get our children engaged in and becoming increasingly successful as writers. In this episode, literacy expert Sharon Callen talks about: The 4 foundational things we can set up and plan before anything else The ways we can work with mentor texts to support students not only as writers of a singular piece, but giving them the understanding of ‘how to use mentor texts as models for constructing their own work’ And much more! Enjoy, and let us know thoug...
The Language Experience Approach with Diane Snowball
December 18, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBTop educator Diane Snowball joins literacy expert Sharon Callen to talk about how The Language Experience Approach increases engagement with reading and writing. As teachers continue to try different ways to engage, how do we bring more meaning into what students are doing, so that they are activated, motivated and growing in their skills? We need to find techniques that really support children, providing entry points and opportunities for the success for each child. Our regular expert Di...
Part 2: Teachers Sharing Their Professional Practices
December 04, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBContinuing our series with teachers, literacy expert Sharon Callen talks with two more teachers who she has been working with in 2022 about how they have been developing their literacy teaching practices. Liam Bucco and Liz Sanderson are from Bridgewater Primary School in South Australia. Liam and Liz talk about the challenges and opportunities in developing units of work in an integrated way. They also talk about where to start, developing poetry and autobiography units, the power of pl...
Part 1: Teachers Sharing Their Professional Practices
November 20, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBLiteracy expert Sharon Callen brings in three teachers to share their literacy teaching practices. Kate Tucker, Ra Te Whare and Robert Kennedy are from Mt Barker South Primary School, and have been working with Sharon in 2022 to develop their literacy teaching practices. The group talks about the challenges and opportunities in developing units of work in an integrated way. They also talk about coaching, planning together as a group, mentor texts, tools and resources, and much more. Enj...
How to Group Students Effectively for Learning with Diane Snowball
November 06, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBTeachers have different ways to group students, and these methods are not always effective for learning. For example, fixed grouping for a whole term is a common practice. While this is convenient, does it lead to better learning opportunities for all students? Is there a better way? To talk about this, Sharon Callen is again joined by Diane Snowball, a highly experienced educator who led significant change in education throughout whole school districts in the US as well as Australia. ...
New Release Books To Inspire Young Learners
October 23, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBTeachers are always on the lookout for fresh ideas and especially books to use effectively in the classroom. They are looking for ways to connect the books with the curriculum - as read alouds, mentor texts, shared reading, shared writing, word work and more. To talk about the best new books and more, we're joined by two guests live from Where The Wild Things Are bookstore in Brisbane. Previous guest Lucy Stinson is back with a new role working with Where The Wild Things Are, along with ...
The Conditions For Learning With Dr Brian Cambourne
October 09, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBHow can can teachers develop a set of conditions of learning in the classroom that lead to greater student engagement and improved outcomes? Many school leaders and teachers are grappling with this, and wondering whether a program could bring the solution, or whether there's a way to construct the learning with students. To talk about his Conditions For Learning, we welcome back to the podcast Dr. Cambourne, associate professor and Principal Fellow at the University of Wollongong in NSW....
How Students Can Inform Our Teaching
September 25, 2022 14:35 - 1 hour - 63 MBWe need to learn how to use 'real time data' to inform our teaching. And so often that comes from our students. So what can we find out from our students, and what is most important? What do we need to cover in the curriculum, and what are some effective resources we can use? Here's just a few tips: Set dedicated time for students to engage in reading and writing every day Teachers should read aloud at least once a day Create multiple opportunities for students to share and discuss mean...
Top Tips For Teaching Letter Names
September 11, 2022 14:35 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBTeaching letter names is a big challenge for teachers. We have children coming to us at different levels of letter name knowledge, and then we have children learning at different stages and rates of growth, as well children whose first language is not English. So we wonder how we manage this, within the ebb and flow of every day at school. So this podcast episode gets to the nitty gritty, bringing the top tips for teaching letter names. Literacy expert Sharon Callen talks about: How to e...
Quick Writes, Using Mentor Texts
August 28, 2022 14:35 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBMotivating and engaging students in their writing is always an ongoing challenge for teachers. Teachers are also often looking for ways to differentiate and provide good models for writing. In this episode, literacy expert Sharon Callen talks about the power of using mentor texts, including: How to do a routine for using Quick Writes with a mentor text How it is done in practice How to choose a mentor text How to connect reading and writing Great tools and resources Enjoy, and let u...
The Six Plus Traits Of Writing
August 14, 2022 14:35 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBWhat are the key attributes and traits of effective writers? And how can teachers activate them with their students? In this episode, literacy expert Sharon Callen reveals these key traits, and talks about: How to use these traits to get better at writing How to know when you're getting better at using them How to plan well with these traits in the curriculum What should we avoid Good connecting tools and resources to use And much more! Enjoy, and let us know thoughts and feedback i...
Can Writing Live Without Reading? With Dr Brian Cambourne
July 31, 2022 14:35 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBTeaching writing (and literacy) can sometimes be 'a bit of this and a bit of that'. Sometimes we teach in a compartmentalised way, and there is no connection between lessons. We often don’t see a transfer of what we are teaching to students using the skills in their own writing. To help us with this, Dr. Brian Cambourne joins the show to talk about teaching writing effectively, building connection in literacy and shares the relevant academic research and evidence. Dr. Cambourne, assoc...
Morning Message As A High Impact Tool
July 17, 2022 14:35 - 52 minutes - 48 MBWhile the Morning Message can feel like a standard routine, it is a crucial way for teachers to help their students connect with literacy, the day and each other. In this era it is more important than ever, with many students still in and out of class with COVID, the flu and other issues, leading to many teachers struggling to build community. The Morning Message is a great tool to help foster connection and literacy development, and has a place across all levels of schooling. Literacy ...
The Power Of Key Words With Rob Vingerhoets
July 03, 2022 14:35 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBAs teachers, we're always on the look out for easy ways for students to access vocabulary and build knowledge about words in lessons. How do we teach and empower students in their word knowledge and use, and see it make a real difference in our teaching? To talk about this and more, we are again joined on the podcast by education consultant Rob Vingerhoets. While a specialist in numeracy, Rob brings many important insights for the literacy space. Rob is an experienced educator and subje...
Planning Effectively With The English Curriculum
June 19, 2022 14:35 - 1 hour - 64 MBAs motivated teachers, we need easy ways to access the English curriculum and connect it to our teaching. This includes knowing how to plan with the curriculum effectively, and finding ways for it to have a real impact on our teaching. In this episode, literacy expert Sharon Callen covers this topic from a range of angles including: Where to start with planning around the new curriculum Do's and Don'ts How to know if you're getting better at connecting the curriculum with your teaching ...
How to Teach Comprehension With Diane Snowball
June 05, 2022 14:35 - 1 hour - 119 MBMany motivated school teachers and leaders are looking for better ways to teach comprehension. A big question that teachers often ask themselves is whether students are really getting deep understanding, or if it is just superficial knowledge? To talk about this, Sharon Callen is again joined by Diane Snowball, a highly experienced educator who led significant change in education throughout whole school districts in the US as well as Australia. The literacy leaders talk about recommended...
New Books to Inspire Readers With Rebecca Bird
May 22, 2022 14:35 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBTeachers are constantly on the look out for new books to use in their classrooms. We need great books to engage kids in lessons, Read Alouds, shared reading and as part of other strategies and tools. To achieve this, we need a constantly supply of top books for young readers so we've brought back Teachers Toolkit regular Rebecca Bird, literature consultant at Pegi Williams Books, to help us. Rebecca shares her latest list of recommended books for teachers to engage students in literacy lea...
Tips and Tools For Supporting Early Learners
May 08, 2022 14:35 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWhen students are at the start of their learning journey, it can be challenging for teachers to know how to put the right literacy steps in place. To talk about this important topic we're joined by Diane Snowball, a highly experienced educator who led significant change in education throughout whole school districts in the US as well as Australia. The session with Diane is from a recent Zoom Q and A session with a group of F-2 teachers at a school in Victoria, Australia. The teachers ask D...
Tips and Tools For Supporting Early Learners with Diane Snowball
May 08, 2022 14:35 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWhen students are at the start of their learning journey, it can be challenging for teachers to know how to put the right literacy steps in place. To talk about this important topic we're joined by Diane Snowball, a highly experienced educator who led significant change in education throughout whole school districts in the US as well as Australia. The session with Diane is from a recent Zoom Q and A session with a group of F-2 teachers at a school in Victoria, Australia. The teachers ask D...
Thinking About Reading
April 24, 2022 14:35 - 51 minutes - 47 MBSometimes teachers struggle to see students to do 'big thinking' as they read. Why? Because often we're not enabling our students to do it. Literacy expert Sharon Callen unpacks this issue in this episode. Sharon talks about why thinking about reading is different from thinking whilst reading. And in thinking about reading, you are conscious of connections, questions and responses. You may even consciously try to apply specific strategies to understand text in a deeper way. In thinking ab...
Teaching Writing Effectively with Alan Wright
April 10, 2022 14:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBMany teachers often struggle to put together writing sessions that are meaningful to students. So we've brought in expert educator Alan Wright to help with this challenge. Alan Wright is a creative, committed education consultant and author who has worked extensively in the United States and Australia, promoting best practice in primary and secondary schools and at a systems level. Based in New York (2001-2006), Alan worked across primary, middle and high schools supporting teachers, schoo...
The Importance Of Teaching High Frequency Words With Diane Snowball
March 27, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBTeachers will sometimes find it challenging to teach F-2 students high frequency words effectively. To talk about this important topic we're joined by Diane Snowball, a highly experienced educator who led significant change in education throughout whole school districts in the US as well as Australia. In this discussion, Diane talks about: Where to start when teaching high frequency words How schools can plan for teaching HF words The role of parents Key resources And much more! Enj...
The Importance Of Teaching High Frequency Words
March 27, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBTeachers will sometimes find it challenging to teach F-2 students high frequency words effectively. To talk about this important topic we're joined by Diane Snowball, a highly experienced educator who led significant change in education throughout whole school districts in the US as well as Australia. In this discussion, Diane talks about: Where to start when teaching high frequency words How schools can plan for teaching HF words The role of parents Key resources And much more! Enj...