Why should we use decodable readers and systematic synthetic phonics (SSP)? Research shows it leads to better word reading, minimises reading failure & is recommended by AUSPELD. The 'synthetic' part has nothing to do with being artificial but rather synthesising or blending sounds to read words.
Professor Pamela Snow unpacks how schools teach reading - relevant for schools in Australia - A MUST FOR PARENTS TO WATCH! Shared with permission from Learning MATTERS. View more Chit Chats via www.learningmatters.co.nz/chit-chats/
Parents play an important role in a child's learning journey. It is important parents have the knowledge to best support their children between school and home. Our website is a wealth of information! https://youtu.be/XueLBftEhRQ
Clayton South Primary School is open for NEW enrolments for prep next year. We currently have the capacity to take a percentage of children out of the zone. Students residing in our local area boundary are guaranteed a place at our school. #MSL #structuredliteracy #SOR
Our Principal presented for Think Forward Educators about our schools journey implementing structured literacy & evidenced based curriculum! Lots of grassroot praise & "chatter online" about CSPS at the moment! https://thinkforwardeducators.org/events/greg-clement-apr2021
Thanks to Mrs Liz Smith for this fab visual in the planning room! The strands of Scarborough’s Reading Rope (2001) represent the various interconnected components of skilled reading.