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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.
Check out English Stars' diverse and engaging multimedia resources

English Stars

English Stars utilises a rich array of multimedia resources – from videos and audio clips to slideshows and comic strips. Let’s take a look at some of the ways English Stars helps students explore the English curriculum through its diverse…
Get to know your new students with these Sound Waves Literacy games

Sound Waves Literacy

There’s nothing like a fun, whole-class game to bring your new students together, so why not start off the school year by diving into one (or all) of these Sound Waves Literacy Games!
Why explicit teaching of mental computation strategies is important

Think Mentals

Think about the last time you tried something for the first time, like assembling a bookcase. Imagine how difficult the process would have been if some of the instructions were missing. Sure, you might be able to fumble your way…
Illustrator Spotlight – Lucy Mcloughlin

Sound Waves Literacy

Lucy Mcloughlin’s affinity for drawing and painting stretches as far back in time as she can remember. Despite this, she never considered turning illustration into a career until just four years ago.
3 ways to elevate your poetry lessons

English Stars

The fun and creative nature of poetry often makes it a hit in the classroom. It gives students new and unique ways to express themselves while they develop those all-important literacy skills.
Tips for addressing spacing issues in handwriting

Writing Time

Learning to correctly space letters and words is a challenge for many handwriting beginners. If you’ve got students that could use some help with their spacing, check out these top tips.
Illustrator Spotlight – Carolina Marín Londoño

Sound Waves Literacy

Growing up in Colombia, Carolina Marín Londoño always loved to draw.
Etymology: how history can help us better understand English

Sound Waves Literacy

Why is there a ‘w’ in the word two? Where did the word yoghurt originate from? Why isn’t said spelled sed?