A list of free decodable reading books and other phonics resources here!
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:02 pm » in Parent Forum

'Toddlers' speech and motor skills have dropped sharply in the wake of the pandemic...'
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Wed May 18, 2022 12:57 pm » in General Forum

'The Reader Teacher' - book recommendations for children by Scott Evans
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Thu Mar 17, 2022 6:27 pm » in Education Blogs & Websites of Interest

A heartbreaking description of the failure to teach a boy to read at school
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:52 pm » in Parent Forum

Great list of recommended books - by age - thanks to Scott Evans
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Wed Jan 26, 2022 2:50 pm » in Helpful Documents & Practical Resources for Busy Teachers & Parents

US: Colorado's Curriculum Crackdown - by Dale Chu
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:41 pm » in Around the World: News and Events

An excellent collation of literature and helpful materials by Antonietta Neighbour
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:39 pm » in Research and Recommended Reading

Eng: Proposal for re-accreditation of Initial Teacher Training
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:55 pm » in Around the World: News and Events

Aus: 'Recruit, train teachers better for higher scores' - Alan Tudge in The Australian June 2021
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:38 am » in Around the World: News and Events

Tim Shanahan answers the question: 'Should we use pictures as embedded mnemonics when teaching phonics?'
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Sat Jun 12, 2021 6:07 pm » in Research and Recommended Reading

Aus: 'Noel Pearson lays path to better learning' - a piece on the evidence for direct instruction for indigenous schools
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Wed May 19, 2021 9:58 am » in Around the World: News and Events

Aus: 'Primary schools dump predictable books as reading tools' - a growing trend!
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Wed May 12, 2021 1:26 pm » in General Forum

'Autism spectrum disorder and literacy: Recent findings'
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Wed May 12, 2021 1:29 am » in Research and Recommended Reading

England: 'GOVE'S GREATEST CONTRIBUTION' by Timothy Mills
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:30 pm » in Around the World: News and Events

Eng: 'Libraries change lives': Cressida Cowell's open letter to PM Boris Johnson
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:14 pm » in Around the World: News and Events

'The Dramatic Impact of Explicit Instruction on Learning to Read in a New Writing System' Rastle et al
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Sun Mar 21, 2021 8:52 pm » in Research and Recommended Reading

Are there 'developmental phases' or 'stages' in spelling?
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:51 pm » in Research and Recommended Reading

Important article 'Kids in the crossfire....' illustrating that the reading wars continue...
by Debbie_Hepplewhite » Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:17 am » in General Forum