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Etymology: how history can help us better understand English

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Why is there a ‘w’ in the word two? Where did the word yoghurt originate from? Why isn’t said spelled sed?
Resource Spotlight: A5 Sound Cards

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From playing games to creating a sound wall and more, let’s explore some of the ways you can take your spelling lessons to the next level with the Sound Waves A5 Sound Cards!
Let's play Word Unjumbler!

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We’re excited to announce that our much-loved interactive spelling game is back! Whether you’re already familiar with the previous version of the game, or you’re new to Sound Waves Literacy, you’ll love integrating our fun duck game into your weekly…
Illustrator Spotlight – Anna Stubberfield

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As a child who struggled in the education system, Anna Stubberfield used illustration as a tool to express herself.
Reinforce your students' spelling skills with the Sound Waves Chants and Actions videos

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Created to help students learn the 43 sounds (phonemes) that make up Australian English, the Chants and Actions videos are engaging classroom favourites that you’ll use time and time again.
Illustrator Spotlight – Tonia Composto

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Graphic designer, printmaker and storyteller are just a few of the titles Tonia Composto has gone by throughout her career as an artist.
BLM Spotlight

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Get students playing with words using the printable activities available at Sound Waves Literacy Online. There are plenty of activities to choose from, but we’ve hand-picked a few of our favourites to show you how easily they can be set up and…
Illustrator Spotlight – Chloe Jasmine Harris

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In a small studio in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Chloe Jasmine Harris creates playful illustrations that are bursting with exciting details for children to discover.
Illustrator Spotlight – Fiona Miller

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For Fiona Miller, illustration is about exploration. It’s a way to travel to different locations without moving a muscle and an opportunity to create brand new worlds.