BRICKS teaching;�Clear, simple terminology�developed for young learners and those�who need a fresh start. �‘speech sounds’ linked with�‘pictures of speech sounds�(sound pics)�Spelling aids to help visual �learners including dyslexic brains.Systematic, explicit teaching �that scaffolds learning and allows �for blending practice through �well organised readers.�Child centred, personalised �inquiry learning.

BRICKS teaching centres around personal strengths,�and helps guide students to become independent, �confident, kind learners who love to challenge themselves�and explore the world. BRICKS teachers teach to children’s needs, �not to the needs of a ‘one size fits all’ curriculum.

BRICKS teachers use tools and resources that�inspire and motivate children,so that they LOVE going to class. They feel safe, listened to, cared for,and respected. �They encourage their peers,and judge themselves �according to progress along their own learning�journey; at peace with the knowledge that�we all have different strengths and interests�and cannot (and should not) strive to be like �everyone else.

BRICKS teachers strive to ensure that their �teaching meets the needs of EVERY child,�and recognises that all CAN read for fluency�and comprehension within 4 terms, when�evidence based strategies are used within�a stimulating environment, and when a solid�partnership, and open communication �between school and family is fostered. �BRICKS teachers are self reflective, and have�realistic, but high expectations for themselves �and their students.

Bringing Research Into Classrooms 4 KidSBuilding solid foundations, but also facing the reality that sometimes we need to re-build, rather than keep trying to rennovate.�

Using cutting edge education and neuroscience research, combined with a passion for literacy, and for children, to change the way we �teach reading and spelling, and address learning differences.

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ReadAustralia.com�Facebook.com/ReadAustralia�

Youtube.com/Soundpics�Slideshare.net/ReadingWhisperer

BRICKS teachers believe�that EVERY Australian deserves�

the right to learn to read�and spell with confidence, and�

is willing to go that extra�mile to make this happen.

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