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Supporting Your Child's Reading with Rhino Readers Australia

Decodable readers are carefully designed texts that support early reading by prioritising the decoding process, an essential skill that enables children to segment words and recognise phonemes. These texts are intentionally structured using words that align with children’s developing phonics knowledge, allowing them to successfully decode and build fluency. The stories are crafted around these carefully selected words, helping to build confidence and engagement while reinforcing key reading skills.

In this 10-minute Supporting Your Child's Reading course, join Sally as she explores how to get the most out of using decodable readers at home. The session will:
  • Provide an overview of the Rhino Readers decodable eBooks and the skills they support;
  • Demonstrate how to use the Before Reading page to prepare your child for phonics-based reading;
  • Share effective questions you can ask to check your child's comprehension;
  • Offer practical tips for making your reading sessions both meaningful and enjoyable.
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Sally Venn

45 Minutes

Online Course

How Does This Course Relate to the Professional Standards for Teachers?

1.2 Understand how students learn.

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.5 Literacy and numeracy strategies.
3.4 Select and use resources.
6.4 Apply professional learning and improve student learning.
7.4 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities.

Course Outline

Sally Venn

Sally is an experienced primary school teacher who works with the Department of Education and Training and is a passionate advocate for structured literacy . With a strong focus on phonics and early reading, she specialises in supporting children and families to build foundational literacy skills using decodable readers. Sally is committed to making reading accessible and enjoyable, and she loves helping parents feel confident in supporting their child’s learning journey at home. Through her work, she aims to empower families with practical tools, evidence-based strategies and a love for reading that lasts a lifetime.
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