Talking while you read: the questions that build vocabulary and comprehension at story time
Already reading aloud daily? Here's what to say and when to pause so story time builds your child's vocabulary and comprehension, ages 2 to 8.
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Helpful ideas for raising readers.
Evidence-aware, practical guides for parents, carers and teachers about children's audiobooks, reading aloud, reading practice and helping kids grow as readers.
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Should I read to my child in our home language, or only in English?
Worried that home-language reading will slow your child's English? Here's what Australian curriculum guidance and research say for bilingual families.
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When you can't be there for bedtime: making a recorded read-aloud for your child
FIFO work, defence postings, shared custody or a hospital stay can keep you from bedtime. Here's how to make a recorded read-aloud that helps, and stays legal.
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My child gets stuck on a word. What do I actually say?
A practical, evidence-aware script for the moment your child stalls on a word during home reading: what to say, what to avoid, and why.
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"My child says reading is boring": an evidence-based guide to rebuilding reading motivation (ages 5-12)
Your child can read but won't choose to? Here's what the research says about rebuilding reading motivation in kids aged 5 to 12, and what actually helps.
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Decodable, levelled or "just right"? How to pick your child's next book
Decodable booklet, levelled home reader or library picture book: which one tonight? A clear, evidence-based guide for Australian parents and teachers.
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Should You Record Your Child Reading Aloud? A Practical Guide to Repeated Reading (and Keeping It Private)
A practical, evidence-aware guide to using recordings for repeated reading practice at home or school, plus how to keep your child's voice private.
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Does Listening Count? Using Audiobooks Well on the Path to Confident Reading
Is listening to audiobooks 'cheating' for kids learning to read? Here's what the evidence actually says, and how to use audio well alongside decoding.
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