Parents

Educational resources to help parents support their children to learn to read, write and spell.

Videos

Our Principal Consultant, Angela Ehmer answers some common questions parents ask about supporting their child as they learn to read.

• Short chats before reading a picture book

  Enjoy a chat with your child about their picture book before starting to read.

• Short chats before reading a chapter book

  Explore ideas with your child before commencing the book (or chapter).

• How to do a book walk

  Previewing a book will provide your child with important context.

• How to support your child as they read longer texts

  Short conversations help to develop greater comprehension.

• What is a predictable text

  Angela discusses the nature, structure and purpose of predictable texts.

• When should children point to the words as they read

  Assist your child with pointing to words when reading.