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What is the ‘schwa’?

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The schwa is the most common vowel sound in Australian English and is represented by the most letter combinations (graphemes). Although the schwa is formally taught in Unit 36, it’s important to talk with students about this sound when they…
Helping students make correct grapheme choices: Unpacking the Kite Sound Box

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Some phonemes (sounds) are represented by just one or two different graphemes (letter/s). Other phonemes can be represented by several different graphemes and therefore require more complex decision-making to achieve correct spelling.
Case study: Balarang Public School embarks on its Sound Waves journey

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Finding the right spelling resource takes careful consideration. Beyond the pedagogical approach and how it matches the curriculum, you may be wondering, ‘Are the teacher resources clear and easy to use? Does the program contain remediation and extension opportunities that…
The Great Australian Schwa

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Embrace the schwa with this clever Aussie-themed rhyme.
Helping students make the right grapheme choices

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Australian English is made up of 43 phonemes (sounds) that make up our spoken language. Each phoneme can be represented by a number of different grapheme choices (some have more than 10 to choose from) …
Learning from home: Sound Waves Foundation

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Learning from home has become the new norm for students around the globe due to COVID-19. We understand that teachers, parents, guardians and children are doing their best to quickly adapt to this new way of schooling, and we’re here…
Learning from home: Sound Waves Years 1–6

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Learning from home has become the new norm for students around the globe due to COVID-19. We understand that teachers, parents, guardians and children are doing their best to quickly adapt to this new way of schooling, and we’re here…
A guide for Sound Waves teachers: Supporting students learning from home

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Dear teacher,
Learning from home is challenging for all involved – teachers, students and parents. Here’s a quick guide to help you manage these challenges using Sound Waves resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How pronunciation influences segmenting

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Some words have more than one widely accepted pronunciation in Standard Australian English. This won’t affect communication but may affect how your students segment words during spelling lessons.