Catering for difference in reading comprehension

English Stars

While comprehension is an essential literacy skill, it is one that can be challenging to teach. Luckily, English Stars makes it easy – find out how.

Illustrator Spotlight – Brent Wilson

Sound Waves Literacy

Based in Brisbane, Brent Wilson has been a commercial illustrator for over 10 years.

Illustrator Spotlight – Jessie Tucker

Sound Waves Literacy

Jessie Tucker has been drawing pictures ever since she could hold a pencil.

Illustrator Spotlight – Shani Nottingham

Sound Waves Literacy

Inspiration can come from the unlikeliest places. Take, for example, the humble bread tag.

Illustrator Spotlight - Claudia Frittitta

Sound Waves Literacy

Melbourne-based illustrator and graphic designer Claudia Frittitta views every project as an opportunity to create something meaningful as well as beautiful.

Illustrator Spotlight - Talia Drigues

Sound Waves Literacy

Of all the joys of creating beautiful artwork for a living, one of the greatest is immersing yourself in new places and cultures.

Going rural and remote with teacher Bec Hannam

Teacher Spotlight is a new series by Firefly Education that will share insights from a variety of education influencers who inspire fellow teachers with their unique classroom knowledge and helpful resources.

Helping time-poor teachers avoid burnout with Jess Mason


Teacher Spotlight is a new series by Firefly Education that will share insights from a variety of education influencers who inspire fellow teachers with their unique classroom knowledge and helpful resources.

St Patrick's uses Firefly's professional development to drive spelling success

Sound Waves Literacy

Finding and implementing the right spelling program for your students can be a tricky process. You want a pedagogically sound program, with plenty of training – but not every program provides that freely or economically.