Literacy Home Learning:

As students progress through each level, they first learn and master the focus sounds, then begin decoding VC and CVC words using reading strategies, gradually building up to CCVCC words within that level. They will also practise a set of leveled sight words at each stage. In addition, students will complete writing activities that focus on correct letter formation, accurate spelling of words, and sentence building using decoding strategies and Colourful Semantics to strengthen their understanding of sentence structure.

The activities provided draw on resources from the Decodable Readers Australia (DRA) program used at school, ensuring that home practice directly aligns with classroom learning and supports consistent skill development.

When you click on the link that matches the goal your child is currently working on, you will be directed to a PDF outlining the relevant activities to practise that skill. Within the activity sheet, you will also find additional links to resources that support the completion of each task.

All literacy activities include clear, step-by-step instructions explaining how to complete them. The tasks use resources that can be easily accessed on your device or simple household items such as sticky notes and grey lead pencils, making them practical and easy to implement at home.

Each goal has a a variety of activities to support your child's learning. As such, it is not expected that all activities will be completed each night.

Please take the time to read through the instructions and familiarise yourself with the suggested tasks. This will enable you to make informed decisions about which activities to focus on and when, based on your child’s individual learning needs.