Literacy Instruction 

Literacy Learning through InitiaLit  during Term 2  

Over the past week, we have been in close contact with the MultiLit team, who produce and monitor the InitiaLit program, which has been introduced from Reception - Year 2, at LNPS in 2020, as part of our Site Improvement Plan - Literacy goal.  The team is rapidly seeking solutions for ways to support continuity of the program, in a home learning context. 

We are determined to maintain the scope and sequence of the program through our Online Learning Platform and are in the process of developing and recording these online lessons to be accessed through the GSuite.  In the context of the school setting, the effectiveness of the program relies on the face-to-face teaching and feedback from the teacher.  This is compromised when lessons are recorded and presented, so checking in and clarifying understanding with your child will become a feature of the learning program.  This will give you first hand insight into the learning intentions and success criteria and the literacy content covered, within each year level.  Throughout the learning experiences, you will be able to check in and act on the learning goals, to support your child’s successful literacy progress. 

It is important to be aware that the recording of lessons is only allowed to be used with permission, within a closed school network, which is the GSuite at LNPS and under no circumstance may recordings be shared with others, due to copyright. This includes forwarding videos or links, taking screen shots of materials, sharing content on social media or any other behaviour that breaches both copyright of the program and compromises the identity and privacy of the teachers. 

We expect to have access to online resources including InitiaLit Readers for Reception and Year 1 available through the Online Learning Platform (GSuite).  Children will also be expected to read books from their home collection. 

Other ways to support your child’s literacy learning include:

• Having in depth discussions with your child about what they are learning
• Finding a special space to read together:  on the swing, in an armchair, in bed so the experience is a pleasure not a chore
• Engaging in many and varied types of reading experiences: recipes, newspapers, television information, instructions, brochures, junk mail, electronic communication, notes and shopping lists
• Online through the West Torrens library you are able to access Libby eBooks and audiobooks

Above all keep safe and find ways to stay positively connected through our at home learning experience. 

If you have any further questions please contact me at, rosemary.mcleansaxon475@schools.sa.edu.au