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Suggested Reading and Resources
Suggested Reading and Resources
The FIVE from FIVE project, based at Macquarie Uni, was developed with the objective of promoting effective, evidence-based reading instruction, by providing free resources to teachers, principals and parents and advocating for evidence-based policy with politicians and policy makers.
https://fivefromfive.com.au/parent-resources/
Reading Eggs: K-2 students + selected EALD students in 3-6
Reading Eggs: K-2 students + selected EALD students in 3-6
Student login using their Reading Eggs username and password which remain the same from K to 6.
Reading groups: when using laptops or iPads, teachers can sign into their account and students simply then click onto their name to access their account. All iPads have a special Reading Eggs link. iPads need to be connected to wifi. For security reasons, it is preferable to use a student login to connect to wifi.
Information for teachers on:
Reading Eggs: https://readingeggs.com.au/schools/lesson-overview/
Reading Eggspress: https://readingeggspress.com.au/schools/
Teacher Toolkit: https://readingeggs.com.au/schools/teacher-toolkit/
Placement guide: link to Placement Guide
The Reading Eggs Library Catalogue: https://readingeggspress.com.au/library-catalogue/
Reporting Tools: https://readingeggs.com.au/schools/student-assessment/
AUS_Reggs-UserGuide_ABC_WebV-2.pdfGuide-Reading-Eggs-Manage-Students.pdfReadinEggsAustralianCurriculum_aligned.pdfLiteracy websites
Literacy websites
YouMeScript is a free and upgradable fully-collaborative online screenwriting application for desktops, laptops, Chromebooks and tablets, integrated with your Google Drive™. Once a document is created it can then be saved to the Google Drive then opened, edited and shared in Google Drive.
Lego StoryStarter
Lego StoryStarter
Lego says a StoryStarter pack caters for up to five students, working together to create stories.
In our initial lessons with Years 1 and 2 we had students working in pairs or threes to create a story and up to 5 students sharing one StoryStarter box (2 groups per box). This worked well as it ensured all students were engaged at all times.
In our initial lessons with Years 1 and 2 we had students working in pairs or threes to create a story and up to 5 students sharing one StoryStarter box (2 groups per box). This worked well as it ensured all students were engaged at all times.
Lego StoryStarter - Lego sets
Lego StoryStarter - Lego sets
Using StoryStarter kits, students are encouraged to combine imagination and language to create, write and visualise stories. Students work together to create and build stories with LEGO bricks and figures, then use computers or iPads to visualise, write and communicate their work.
We have:
5 Lego crates of StoryStarter bricks and figures (kept in the library storeroom)
A StoryStarter curriculum book that has instructions and lesson materials - a printed copy is kept with the set, but also available on the link below.
Use Book Creator (or similar) on the iPads to tell the story.
Or have students build the story, then simply tell the story to practise their speaking skills.
Storystarter curriculum pack.pdf
Get ready to use StoryStarter in the classroom with LEGO Education Master Trainer Sofie Man. Dive into eight self-paced video tutorials, expert articles, and in-depth StoryVisualizer software training. Follow along with the exercises included in each lesson and access exclusive downloads.elearning.legoeducation.com/story-starter
On illustrating and planning picture books
On illustrating and planning picture books
Online stories
Online stories
Free and easy-to-use interactive puzzle maker lets you custom create word games for your student.
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