How Smart Words helps dyslexic children to read and spell

How Smart Words helps dyslexic children to read and spell Many teachers ask us why and how Smart Words helps dyslexic children to read and spell. People wonder what makes Smart Words different from other programs that promote synthetic phonics as their focus. We see synthetic phonics as a part of a strong word study program.  We recognise that English is not a pure language and, if…

Julie Bradley acknowledged for her advice and guidance on a new teaching resource.

Julie Bradley acknowledged for her advice and guidance on a new teaching resource.     Congratulations to Sheena Cameron and Louise Dempsey and thank you for the acknowledgment. I’m sure The Reading Book will be as popular as The Writing Book and The Oral Language Book, also written by the same authors. The Reading Book is a comprehensive guide to teaching reading. It contains research-based information…

Lexia Core 5 aims to get students to level within a year

Lexia Core 5 aims to get students to level within a year. Lexia Core 5 sets itself to a child’s level of understanding. They will be allocated 5 skills to work on at each level. See the skills related to the level they are currently working on here…Lexia Core 5 scope and sequence. Lexia Core 5 aims to get students to level in reading within…

Lexia Core 5 Levels and how they correlate to the Australian Primary School Year Levels.

Do you know what level your child has reached in Lexia Core 5? Are they at level yet? The Lexia Core 5 program is a valuable tool for boosting your child’s English skills in addition to the work they do here at Smart Achievers. It is relevant for all children in primary school. We encourage students to spend the recommended amount of time (set by…