Learning MATTERS Resources

Connecting letters with their sounds to read and write is called the alphabetic principle. This Alphabet Sound Card (with a Kiwiana theme) can be used for teaching students letter names and sounds.  The sound card can be used as a tool on tables for...

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This fantastic, eye-catching set of 39 concept posters details phonemes and spelling rules within the syllable types of English. These durable A4 posters outline an explanation of the concept, engaging images, and levelled vocabulary. The 39 posters are sold as a set and will...

Orthographic Mapping is a key building block in the development of strong reading and spelling skills. To further help your understanding of Orthographic Mapping, we have developed this downloadable A3 graphic. This may help put into perspective how we can often instantly recognise a...

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Dyslexia is a lifelong language-based learning difference. Our Dyslexia Infographic is a FREE informative resource designed to help raise awareness. It outlines common indicators of dyslexia, challenges individuals with dyslexia face and other valuable information. Get yours now to increase your knowledge around Dyslexia...

This contains vowels, consonants, digraph sounds, longer spelling, long vowels, silent e syllable, triple blends, diphthongs, r controlled syllable, end chunks, gentle cindy/decoding strategy, consonant le syllable. This pack is suitable for specialists and educators trained in MSL instruction.

Contains vowels, consonants, digraph sounds, and longer spelling. Contains 35 cards. This sound pack is suitable for small groups and is designed for parents/classroom teachers to use when teaching the decoding (reading), and encoding (spelling), of sounds in isolation.  If you have children who are...

A ring-bound A5 pack. Contains vowels, consonants, digraph sounds, and longer spelling. Contains 35 cards. This sound pack is suitable for small groups and is designed for parents/classroom teachers to use when teaching the decoding (reading), and encoding (spelling), of sounds in isolation. If you have...

Our Glossary of Literacy Terms is designed to assist you in gaining a firm grasp of the key terminology associated with Structured Literacy. Within this resource, you will find each term accompanied by its definition and an example, all of which are aimed at...

This book is suitable for students in years 1-3 who are learning to form their letters. The coloured lines and dots assist students to develop an understanding of where letters sit.  Use this quality product during your explicit handwriting sessions to enable your students...

In addition to the Alphabet Sound Card which includes a handwriting formation prompt for lowercase letters, we have developed individual letter sheets with both lower and uppercase letters for explicit, multisensory teaching of letter formation and sound-to-symbol relationships.  These sheets also utilise the sky/grass/dirt arrangement which...

High leverage teaching practices FREE poster download. High leverage teaching practices stem from elements of explicit instruction; they bring the art of explicit instruction and active participation to life. These include specific and deliberate actions by the educator who follows a lesson design and...

**Place your order before Christmas for delivery in early 2025** Set 1 consists of 21 different passages. These passages include concepts 1-4 of the iDeaL Scope and Sequence, focusing on introducing sounds of the alphabet. Concept 1 – CV/VC a e i o u...

**Place your order before Christmas for delivery in early 2025** Set 2 consists of 13 different passages. This set includes passages for concepts 5-8 of the iDeaL Stage 1 Scope and Sequence. Concept 5 – Open and closed syllables Concept 6 – y=i Concept...

**Place your order before Christmas for delivery in early 2025** Set 3 consists of 14 different passages. This set includes passages for concepts 10-16 of the iDeaL Stage 1 Scope and Sequence. Concept 10 – Digraph ‘sh’ Concept 11 – Digraph ‘ch’ Concept 12...

**Place your order before Christmas for delivery in early 2025** Set 4 consists of 16 different passages. This set includes passages for concepts 17-22 of the iDeaL Stage 1 Scope and Sequence. Concept 17 - /ar/ sound Concept 18 - /er/ sound: er, ir,...

Approach to the reading and spelling of irregularly spelled words, in accordance with the syllable types of English, the spelling rules within them and New Zealand pronunciation. These lists contain words with irregular sounds taken from the ‘Fry’ list, which was developed by Dr...

Letter Formation Poster PDF - Developing spatial awareness of where letters sit on lines when written Handwriting is a key component to the success of any written language and requires explicit teaching in order to become automatic and fluent. This poster demonstrates the ‘Sky,Grass, Dirt’...

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This Literacy Success Kit contains the following: Syllable Split** Syllable Split Instructions Glossary of Images Lesson Plans 1 - 10 20 x Syllable Split Images Student Activity  Bingo Learning my First Sounds Bingo Instructions 4 x Bingo Boards Activity Options 1 - 4 39...

A great collection of resources that focus on the ‘ar’ irregular spelling of /or/. This free download includes: A bingo game with images to help map words to their meanings 4 in a row games/fluency reading sheets A phoneme manipulation activity Sentence reading and...

A key area of phonological awareness is a child’s ability to hear and manipulate sounds (phonemes).  A strong understanding of sound awareness is the foundation needed to achieve mastery in reading and writing. The ability to identify short vowel sounds is one of the...

Spelling Rules Poster* Within syllable types, there are many common spelling rules that require explicit teaching to ensure correct spelling and/or grammatical function. This double-sided poster succinctly explains 16 spelling rules and has taster word lists to help develop an understanding around these rules...

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Have you ever been curious about the story behind different reading systems? Or maybe, you are a passionate advocate of Structured Literacy and require a simple graphic to help you explain this to colleagues or parents.  This graphic clearly shows the key fundamental elements...

The Student Profile template can be used to raise awareness of the strengths and challenges students with a learning difference are presenting with.   This template when completed as per the headings outlined will enable you to build shared understandings and empathy in relation to...

For more information about cracking the CODE with syllable division, check out the following blog with an instructional video on how to use the syllable division pack. *Please note, by downloading this free resource you will be added to our email database.We may send you further...

Phonological Awareness requires a child to hear and manipulate spoken parts of words (syllables). Blending syllables helps with decoding (reading). Generating syllables then breaking those syllables into sounds is a strategy used when spelling. Syllable split comes with 20 Kiwiana style images that are already...

Syllable Types A3 Poster PDF Developing the knowledge that syllables are parts of words and every syllable contains a vowel/s helps children to successfully grasp an understanding of the English language. This poster breaks down the syllable types with a brief explanation and word...

"The goal is to transfer a phonological awareness task into a conscious skill," Dr David Kilpatrick. We assess phonological awareness tasks in isolation as a predictor of reading and writing success.  Until a word is orthographically mapped for instant recognition when reading and instant recall...

The Building Blocks of Reading Success A3 PDF Poster* This poster displays the crucial components required for children to be successful readers. Foundation Phonological Awareness skills can be assessed at school entry-level to determine strengths and weaknesses of all pre-readers Phonological Awareness can be...

Complementary to the popular ‘Building Blocks of Reading’ poster, this poster demonstrates the crucial components required for children to experience success with written communication. Handwriting/keyboarding and spelling all monopolise cognitive function in the early years during written tasks until they are automatic and fluent....

Humans are wired to learn to speak. We are NOT wired to learn to read, we have to build the neural pathways. We know that connections need to be formed linking up the written symbols with the speech processing areas of the brain. To learn...

Humans are wired to learn to speak. We are NOT wired to learn to read, we have to build the neural pathways. We know that connections need to be formed linking up the written symbols with the speech processing areas of the brain. To learn...

What was the wasp doing? A great collection of resources that focus on irregular words with the short /o/ sound after a 'w' spelt as 'a'. This free download includes: A bingo game with images to help map words to their meanings 4 in...

Sky, Grass, Dirt whiteboard handwriting magnet which sticks straight onto your whiteboard. Use this product during your explicit handwriting sessions to help enable your students to develop correct permanent sound to symbol associations and automatic letter formations. The coloured lines and dots assist students to...

Words PDF Poster - Developing an Understanding of Words in the English Language* A great add on to the Syllable Types poster, this ‘words’ poster helps unpack common terminology used to describe types of words in the English language. *Please note, this digital file is...