Ten practical ways to improve whole-class literacy teaching
With an introduction to the Little Learners Love Literacy® program
Session Overview
Wednesday 6 May 2026
4:30–5:30pm
Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth
What you'll learn
This practical session explores ten high-impact practices that strengthen Tier 1 reading instruction and supports all students to succeed. Drawing on evidence-informed approaches and classroom-ready routines, we unpack how to make teaching more explicit, engaging and effective.
Little Learners Love Literacy®
Attendees will also get an introduction to the Little Learners Love Literacy® program – an explicit and sequential literacy approach for teaching children to read, write and spell with confidence that schools around Australia love.
Every attendee will receive a Little Learners Sample Pack.
Who's it for?
This session is for F-2 classroom teachers, literacy leaders and support staff. It provides clear, actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately to strengthen
whole-class reading instruction.
In the session you'll hear...
- How to deliver explicit, clear and structured reading instruction
- Ways to increase student engagement and participation
- How to sequence skills to support cumulative learning
- Strategies to build automaticity and fluency over time
- How to move from speech to print to support decoding and spelling
- How to integrate key components of literacy instruction within a lesson
- The role of cumulative review in strengthening retention
- How consistent routines can maximise instructional time
- Techniques for providing immediate, effective feedback
- How to use data to inform teaching and next steps
- How Little Learners Love Literacy® helps teach all children to read, write and spell
with confidence!
Every attendee will receive a Little Learners Love Literacy® Sample Pack including:
- eight decodable books from our range
- a copy of our Home Reading Journal
- a Fox Kid title
- a tote bag.
Presenter: Suzanne Deefholts
Suzanne is a dedicated educator with more than 20 years of experience in the field. She has held various roles within the school environment, including teacher, Literacy Leader, Learning and Teaching Leader, and Deputy Principal. Currently, she is a teacher coach and consultant for Little Learners Love Literacy®. Suzanne is passionate about empowering teachers to implement evidence-based approaches for teaching reading and writing effectively.
Date, Time and Location
Date: Wednesday 6 May
Time: Arrive at 4:15, for a 4:30pm start. We'll finish promptly by 5:30pm.
Location: Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC Perth)
14 McNeil St, Peppermint Grove WA 6011
Please check in at the Junior school reception on arrival (see map below).
