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I have a bit of a roadmap in mind for this site. I want this to be the go-to place for literacy instructors to learn about important and current research in everyday language, and to see examples of research in practice. I’ll start off with an overview of current theory in reading, spelling and writing,…
Keep readingWhen I trained as a primary teacher fifteen years ago in Aotearoa NZ, the idea of teaching literacy terrified me. I was such an enthusiastic reader and writer as a child that I may as well have been born with a Famous Five book in my tiny hand. I still remember reading aloud to my…
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Welcome to Language and Literacy, my home for all things reading and writing for early multilingual learners. I’ve been a literacy coach for seven years and a primary school teacher before that. I love to learn and adapt and to share what I know! Here you’ll find useful tips for educators, resources, and guides to the current literacy research.
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