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How are phoneme-grapheme relationships introduced in Sound Waves Spelling Foundation?

Sound Waves Spelling

In Sound Waves Spelling Foundation, phoneme-grapheme relationships are introduced in a very specific order. This minimises confusion for students and ensures they are up and running quickly with reading and spelling.
Sound Waves shines at Mount Pritchard Public School

Sound Waves Spelling

Over the past three years, Mount Pritchard Public School has achieved great progress in student spelling, reading and writing outcomes with the Sound Waves program.
Develop critical thinking in your English lessons

English Stars

In today’s information-rich world, students need to develop a capability to think critically.
The four key areas of teaching spelling

Sound Waves Spelling

Spelling is a complex skill that requires systematic and explicit instruction. Four key areas of teaching spelling are phonemic awareness, synthetic phonics, morphology and etymology. Let’s take a look at what each area involves, and why it is important.
Play 'Phoneme Chain'

Sound Waves Spelling

Phoneme Chain can be played at any time of the week. You don’t need any resources to play – just a willing class of participants!
Incorporating Indigenous perspectives into maths education

iMaths

Are you looking for meaningful ways to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into your classroom? Your maths lessons are a great place to start.
Different ways to differentiate with iMaths

iMaths

iMaths offers many differentiation options so you can cater for a range of abilities within your class and engage all of your students in effective learning experiences.
Ask focus questions

iMaths

It’s important at the start of an Investigation to discuss expectations with your students. Once you have introduced the Investigation to the class, get them to answer these 5 focus questions:
Plan ahead for handwriting assessment

Writing Time

Writing Time Student Practice Books include written assessment tasks that are completed throughout the year. However, to fully assess a student’s handwriting ability, you also need to observe their handwriting technique.