News and Blog

News and Blog

Stay up to date with the latest news, discussions and views from the PLD Literacy team.



News and Blog


Implementing a Whole School Spelling Program

Implementing a Whole School Spelling Program

We were recently contacted by one of our customers who after reading the Phonic and Sight Word Sequence book wanted some advice on the process to implement a PLD spelling programme across the her entire school. Our response has been...read more
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Posted: 06/05/2012 14:53


Pre Primary Assessments and the Pre Literacy Screen

Pre Primary Assessments and the Pre Literacy Screen

The Pre Literacy Screen is an instruction manual used to investigate the development of reading and spelling skills for 3 to 5 year olds. Designed to be used in conjunction with the 5 Step read more

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Posted: 16/02/2012 00:25
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As Kindergarten Isn't Included in the National Curriculum, What About EYLF?

As Kindergarten Isn't Included in the National Curriculum, What About EYLF?

Hot on the heels from the popular move of linking our products to National Curriculum Statements, we have been getting a large number of requests about ‘Early Years Learning Framework’ links for our products for 3 and 4...read more

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Posted: 08/02/2012 14:20


Always Free Literacy Resources for You to Use

Always Free Literacy Resources for You to Use

Today's blog post highlights the wealth of free literacy resource downloads available from our website and comes from an email exchange with one of our PLD customers. These downloads and references are used widely throughout schools...read more

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Posted: 06/02/2012 13:56


All New 2012 Literacy Resources Catalogue

All New 2012 Literacy Resources Catalogue

The PLD 2012 Learning Resources Catalogue has been completely redesigned to assist teachers, childcare workers and parents in choosing literacy resources that will help the children under their care meet the relevant National...read more

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Posted: 04/02/2012 10:43


Recommended Resources for Year 3 Students

Recommended Resources for Year 3 Students

This post is from an email we received seeking recommendations for year 3 students requiring some additional assistance with their literacy development.

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Posted: 30/01/2012 13:41
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National Curriculum Implementation

National Curriculum Implementation

The following post from a recent email we received provides useful information for those looking at strategies for coping with the national curriculum in Pre-primary to Primary years. Please contact us if you require any assistance in...read more
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Posted: 30/01/2012 12:32


Overwhelmed by Choice

Overwhelmed by Choice

It is that time of the year when many teachers are considering which resources they can utilise to facilitate a successful upcoming school year. We received the following enquiry and have shared the response as we believe many of...read more

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Posted: 23/01/2012 11:11


The Research Behind the PLD Range

The Research Behind the PLD Range

Today on the PLD website we respond to a recent enquiry we received on the research that underpins the PLD range of teaching resources. The post contains information on and links to some of the research and resources that is the...read more

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Posted: 25/11/2011 11:11


Picture Books Contained Within the PLD Comprehension Questions Resources

Picture Books Contained Within the PLD Comprehension Questions Resources

This post relates to the picture books that form part of the PLD early learning literacy comprehension questions program and is based on a recent enquiry we received. Readers may find it useful in better understanding the...read more

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Posted: 21/11/2011 10:25