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Literacy advice, information and tools to help your learner with reading, spelling and writing. Our Clients Our literacy programme, books, and resources have been made to be used by a wide variety of people. This is to help the most learners we can with all aspects of literacy, reading, writing, and spelling. Caregivers Our revised programme has been made much easier for anyone to use. This is especially important for parents, grandparents, foster parents, and other caregivers without any teaching experience. The resources are used for remedial help by caregivers for learners after school, or as part of a home schooling programme. Tutors Many tutors use our programme as part of their tutoring methods. They often help learners who have dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities (SLD). This includes tutors from LDANZ (Learning Disabilities Association of New Zealand), and SPELD NZ (formally known as The Dyslexia Association of New Zealand). Other tutors use our resources to help with teaching adult literacy. Teachers Teachers have been using the original Simplistikit programme for many years. It is especially useful for learners who need extra help that are struggling within the normal classroom teaching environment. The programme has also been used by distance learning teachers with their students. Schools Our resources are used in many schools, including primary and intermediate schools, and special schools. Language schools also use our resources to help teach English as a second language, (ESOL). CAREGIVERS Parents Grandparents Foster Parents TUTORS LDANZ Tutors SPELD Tutors Private Tutors TEACHERS Relief Teachers Literacy Teachers Classroom Teachers SCHOOLS Special Schools Primary Schools Intermediate Schools OTHER Adult Literacy Home Schooling Distance Learning

Our fun educational resources work alone, or with the Reading and Spelling Made Simple books to make learning interactive, colourful, and fun! Our Resources Our resources help make learning fun! We have developed our resources to work with the Reading and Spelling Made Simple programme and other books. They help to make learning interactive, colourful and fun! Our games can also be used by themselves, and come with full instructions and ideas for activities. 300 Sight Words Cards Printable Resources Set #1 Letter Dice 1 Sight Words 300 Sight Words Cards These 300 Basic Sight Words Cards are split into three levels of 100. Each level is printed in their own colour and individually numbered for easy sorting. Let your learner touch and move the words around. Lots of games can be made up using these cards, including activities in our Reading and Spelling Made Simple books. Each card has one large word on the front, and the word is used in a sentence or in another example on the back. Three different levels of difficulty to suit the level of your learners. Individually numbered for easy sorting. Colourful and fun with lots of activity suggestions. 2 Printable 1 Printable Resources Set #1 This set consists of high-quality, easy-to-open printable PDF files. Many activities and fun sheets are included. They are in both full-colour and black and white for different printing and colouring-in options. Print them on white or coloured card or paper, or on adhesive sheets. Printable at A4 or A3 size depending on your printer’s options. 10 Assessment Sheets (including Learners List, Question, Answer & Recording sheets) 12 Activities (including Picture-Word Matching, Word Pyramid, Word Quilt, and Silent-E activities) 5 Fun Sheets (including bookmarks and stickers) Digital Resource (to download and save to your devices) 3 Dice Letter Dice Make learning fun and interactive using a set of coloured dice with letter blends on each surface, for playing games and teaching the structure of words. Encourage and help your learners to experiment by throwing the dice to make new or silly words. Learners can see for themselves that words are formed by letters that make different sounds. Great for kinaesthetic learners who like to move while they are learning. Comes with a set of instructions and activities. Beginning, middle, and endings of words. Printed instructions with many game options. Games can begin easy and get harder to suit your learner's levels.

A reference booklet for the different patterns of English. Use this to find examples in each of the three Reading and Spelling Made Simple books – Book 1, Book 2 and Book 3. Index of Sounds Printed Book / PDF eBook A reference guide for the Reading & Spelling Made Simple books. Save time and energy by using this handy guide while teaching our programme. It shows over one hundred different Patterns of English. This guide references where to find them - in Book One, Two, or Three, and on what page(s). Each pattern includes a brief heading, and example, the book number, and page number(s). Here are three examples: short 'a' sound - as in pad - Book 1, Page 12 'g' says 'j' sound - as in giant - Book 2, Page 30 'ion', 'ian' says 'yun' - as in million, Italian - Book 3, Page 26 This four-page, laminated reference booklet includes both book and page references so you can easily find what you are looking for. Four-page, laminated reference booklet. Full-colour with several illustrations. It describes over 100 examples of the patterns of English. Just under A5 in size, and easily fits inside our A5 books. Available as a Printed Book or PDF eBook Buy Book Buy eBook Here are 3 examples: 01 short 'a' sound as in pad Book 1, Page 12 02 'g' says 'j' sound as in giant Book 2, Page 30 03 'ion', 'ian' says 'yun' as in million, Italian Book 3, Page 26

Help and advice for teachers and tutors who work with learners that are struggling with reading and writing. Info for Educators Useful Information for Educators Here is a collection of useful information for Educators. Our resources are perfect if you are working with under-achieving or struggling learners who need some extra help. These resources can also be used very successfully as an extension programme. If you have any specific questions, or ideas for future articles, please contact us. A special thanks to all the Tutors, Teachers, Relief Teachers, Literacy Teachers, Teacher Aids, Special Education Teachers, and all others who are dedicated to helping educate our children - from toddlers to teens. Thank you for your dedication. CONTACT US Revising the Resources 'Reading and Spelling Made Simple', first published in 1986, has proven to be a valuable tool. Darlene Mathieson 1 min read Mary Andrew's Fresh Teaching Method Mary Andrew created a fresh method of teaching literacy to children. Darlene Mathieson 3 min read Year 7 and Year 8 Literacy Years 7 and 8 are a fun age when students enjoy a good discussion. You can run and article discussion exercise with reading material from Barbara Griffith 2 min read Year 5 and Year 6 Literacy For Year Five and Year Six students who are underachieving, you can provide individual remedial help using caregivers, teacher-aides and/or Barbara Griffith 1 min read Year 3 and Year 4 Literacy Years three and four are the crucial years to start a more formal approach for spelling. At this stage, caregivers are ‘partners in learning Barbara Griffith 1 min read Year 1 and Year 2 Literacy Children in Years 1 and 2 can benefit from our simple teaching strategies. Formal spelling lessons in Years 1 and 2 are not suitable for the Barbara Griffith 2 min read 1 2

Sight words are the most frequently used words in reading and writing English. This set of cards can be used as flash-cards to help children instantly recognise these important words. 300 Sight Words Cards Double-Sided Printed Cards Our Sight Words Cards can be used with the Reading & Spelling Made Simple books. Sight words are the most frequently used words in reading and writing English. Learning to read these words 'by sight' improves reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence. This set of cards can be used as flash-cards to help children instantly recognise these important words. Here are 4 examples: Buy Cards 300 Sight Words Cards - split into 3 levels of 100! Each level is printed in their own colour, and each card is individually numbered for easy sorting. Let your learner touch and move the words around. Lots of games can be made up using these cards, including activities in our Reading and Spelling Made Simple books. Each set comes with: 300 double-sided, full colour Sight Words Cards. 8-page, A5 booklet with instructions and games. Plastic storage container. Features: Each card has one large word on the front. On the back, the word is used in a sentence or in an example. Three different levels of difficulty to suit the level of your learners. Each of the three levels has their own colour for easy recognition. Individually numbered for easy sorting. Colourful and fun cards with lots of activity suggestions in the Instruction Booklet. Created by Barbara Griffith (Resource Teacher of Literacy), and Darlene Mathieson (Copywriter and Graphic Artist).

Educational resources and books to help learners of any age with reading, spelling, and literacy. Made for parents, tutors, teachers, and caregivers. Aligns with the New Zealand and Australian curriculums. Educational Resources For parents and teachers helping learners of any age! What makes us different? We make learning reading, writing, and spelling easier and more fun. Our resources help teach introductory, remedial, or advanced literacy . Our educational resources suit all levels, from Preschool to University ! Developed for both caregivers and educators working with learners. Helps your learner gain the skills and confidence to last a lifetime. Our resources align with the Australian & New Zealand Curriculum . Over 20,000 sets sold of our Reading and Spelling Made Simply Programme . Click below for more information: CAREGIVER EDUCATOR SHOP NOW Who uses our resources? Need to help your learner? Not sure where to start? Our literacy programme and resources have been developed, revised and designed by passionate professionals. We care about children and their development, and we want to support you to give them the best education they can get. Developed by a qualified New Zealand Primary School Teacher . Revised by a qualified New Zealand Teacher of Literacy . Designed and edited by a New Zealand Graphic Artist, Editor and Literacy Researcher . CAREGIVERS Parents Relatives Foster Parents TUTORS LDANZ Tutors SPELD Tutors Private Tutors TEACHERS Relief Teachers Literacy Teachers Classroom Teachers SCHOOLS Primary Schools Specialist Schools Intermediate Schools OTHER Adult Literacy Home Schooling Distance Learning

Help to start their reading, writing, and spelling, through to advanced language and spelling with our books. Our Books Our books can help you work with learners of all levels. From baby and toddler child development, introducing your learner to books, to starting their reading, writing, and spelling. They also go right through to advanced language and spelling techniques. These books are particularly good if your learner is struggling and needs one-on-one attention. They can also be used as an extension programme. With colourful illustrations and lots of activities, these books will be a valuable resource that you can use to work with numerous learners for years to come. Reading & Spelling Made Simple Teaching Guide Book One: Steps 1 - 4 Book Two: Steps 5 - 8 Book Three: Steps 9 - 12 Preschool Literacy Made Simple Reading & Spelling Made Simple Programme - Set of Books The Reading and Spelling Made Simple programme, created by Mary Andrew, has now been fully revised. We have split the original red manual into four smaller A5-sized books that are available as a set or individually. Each book includes colourful illustrations, fun activities to encourage learning, resources you can make yourself, spelling rules, an index, glossary, and extra teaching notes. Reading and Spelling Made Simple: Teaching Guide Learn the basic principles and how to teach every aspect of the Reading and Spelling Made Simple programme with easy to follow instructions, diagrams, and explanations. Reading and Spelling Made Simple: Book One, Steps 1-4 A great resource for teaching writing and spelling right from the start! Plus a great resource for getting back to basics with learners who are struggling. Reading and Spelling Made Simple: Book Two, Steps 5-8 This book covers more complex patterns of language, with easy step-by-step instructions and lots of activities for learners who struggle within the normal classroom environment. Reading and Spelling Made Simple: Book Three, Steps 9-12 A valuable guide for helping teach advanced language, especially spelling patterns, and is also very effective as an extension programme. It also includes variations to activities for small groups. Preschool Literacy Made Simple - Book Give your preschoolers the best start to their education! A guide for parents, caregivers, and early learning educators. This book provides basic principles, activities, and advice for introducing and practicing their literacy skills. Includes full-colour illustrations throughout, fun activities, and a word glossary.

Preschool reading and writing - the basic principles, activities and advice for parents, caregivers & early childcare educators. Buy Book Buy eBook Preschool Literacy Made Simple Printed Book / PDF eBook Give your preschoolers the best start to their education! A guide for parents, caregivers, and early learning educators. This book can help you work with the youngest of learners! Learn about baby and toddler child development and how to introduce your learner to books. Then continue through to help them start their reading and writing. This book provides basic principles, activities, and advice for introducing and practicing their literacy skills. Includes full-colour illustrations throughout, fun activities, and a word glossary. This book covers: Child development stages. Early communication skills. Creating a positive learning environment. Introducing literacy through fun activities. Taking your learner from pre-reading to reading. Writing for beginners. From this book you will learn how to: understand their mental and physical development stages. encourage your child's experiences and growth. introduce the beginning stages of communication and literacy. create stimulating learning environments and choose different types of toys. choose appropriate books to read to them. know when your child is ready to begin learning how to read. introduce and develop their early reading and writing abilities. Description: With colourful illustrations and lots of activities, this book will be a valuable resource. And you can use it to work with many learners for years to come. A5 sized book, 44 pages Full-colour throughout Contents page Additional resources list Book index Word glossary Available as a Printed Book or PDF eBook

ALL Caregivers Educators Activities Darlene Mathieson CAREGIVERS Revising the Resources 'Reading and Spelling Made Simple', first published in 1986, has proven to be a valuable tool. Darlene Mathieson CAREGIVERS Mary Andrew's Fresh Teaching Method Mary Andrew created a fresh method of teaching literacy to children. Darlene Mathieson ACTIVITIES Junk Box Activities (Books 1, 2, 3) Creating Your Own Junk Box Creating a 'Junk Box' to keep a variety of interesting things in is a great resource. These items can help... Darlene Mathieson ACTIVITIES Activity Resources Already At Home (Books 1, 2) There may already be many useful things in your home or school that can be used to help teach early literacy in a fun way with your learners Barbara Griffith EDUCATORS Year 7 and Year 8 Literacy Years 7 and 8 are a fun age when students enjoy a good discussion. You can run and article discussion exercise with reading material from Barbara Griffith EDUCATORS Year 5 and Year 6 Literacy For Year Five and Year Six students who are underachieving, you can provide individual remedial help using caregivers, teacher-aides and/or 1 2 3