The Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy

Cue Learning, Apiro Media

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Episodes 152

Avg. Duration 54m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (6)

Since Oct 2020

Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks

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Episodic

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72%

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About This Podcast

The Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Literacy expert and co-founder of Cue Learning Sharon Callen and special expert guests provide practical literacy insights that you can apply in the classroom today. At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves, using the fullness of the Australian curriculum. To find out about upcoming webinars, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit http://www.cuelearning.com.au/. And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at https://www.teachific.com.au/. To make sure you don’t miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player. Produced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com

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Recent Episodes

Pillar 4: The 5 Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Mastery Through High Impact Teaching

May 31, 2026 1h 11m

In Episode 154 of A Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, hosts Sharon and Phil sit down with classroom teachers De and Danielle to explore the fourth pillar of effective writing instruction: mastery…

Pillar 3: The 5 Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Independence in Learning

May 10, 2026 57m

Hosts Phil and Sharon return with classroom teachers De and Danielle to explore the third pillar of their writing framework: independence in learning. The conversation cuts straight to something that…

Pillar 2: The 5 Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Quality Writing

Apr 26, 2026 59m

In the second episode of their 2026 series, Phil and Sharon welcome back Danielle Monique and De Ludlum from Fairview Primary School in Collie, Western Australia, to explore the second of their five…

Pillar 1: The 5 Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Purposeful Planning

Mar 29, 2026 1h 7m

In the first episode of their 2026 series, Phil and Sharon welcome two Year 6 teachers from Fairview Primary School in Collie, Western Australia — Danielle Monique and De Ludlum — to share the first…

Part 2: The Wonder of Teaching Vocabulary with Freddy Hiebert

Jun 29, 2025 38m

Part Two: Practical Implementation and Beyond Building on her foundational principles, Hiebert delves deeper into practical classroom implementation, distinguishing between narrative and…

Part 1: The Wonder of Teaching Vocabulary with Freddy Hiebert

Jun 22, 2025 37m

Part One: Foundations Dr Freddy Hiebert, President and CEO of Text Project and literacy researcher at UC Santa Cruz, opens her conversation with Australian literacy consultants Sharon and Phil by…

Part 2: The Heart of Mathematics: Proficiencies in Action, with Rob Vingerhoets

Apr 13, 2025 27m

Continuing their exploration of mathematical proficiencies, Rob and Phil discuss how these elements can transform classroom practice. Rob expresses concern about approaches that block proficiency…

Part 1: The Heart of Mathematics: Proficiencies in Action, with Rob Vingerhoets

Apr 06, 2025 26m

In this insightful podcast, Phil interviews expert maths consultant Rob Vingerhoets about the four mathematical proficiencies that form the foundation of effective mathematics education in…

Part 4: Getting Better at Conferring, Years 3-6

Mar 30, 2025 28m

Part 4: Implementing Conferring in the ClassroomSharon briefly mentions two Year 4 students who struggle with punctuation, affecting both their fluency and comprehension. She explains how the…

Part 3: Getting Better at Conferring, Years 3-6

Mar 23, 2025 27m

Part 3: Addressing Diverse Reading ChallengesSharon shifts focus to a Year 5 girl who, like the first boy, immediately expresses difficulty remembering what she reads in chapter books. When examining…

Part 2: Getting Better at Conferring, Years 3-6

Mar 16, 2025 28m

Part 2: Strategic Reading InterventionsThe conversation continues as Sharon and Phil discuss the importance of giving students space to develop their own strategies after receiving initial guidance.…

Part 1: Getting Better at Conferring, Years 3-6

Mar 10, 2025 28m

Part 1: Understanding the Conferring ProcessIn this insightful podcast, Phil and Sharon Callen explore the art of conferring with students in Years 3-6. Sharon begins by explaining that conferring is…

Part 2: The Essential Classroom Setup in 2025

Dec 08, 2024 29m

In this engaging episode of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, Sharon Callen explores how to establish a thriving literacy environment for the year ahead. With her hallmark blend of enthusiasm and…

Part 1: The Essential Classroom Setup in 2025

Dec 01, 2024 32m

In this engaging podcast episode, Sharon Callen delves into the essential tools every teacher needs to kickstart a literacy-rich classroom for a successful year. She emphasises that creating a…

Part 3: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension, F-2 with Diane Snowball

Nov 24, 2024 37m

Unlocking the Joy of Comprehension in Early LiteracyIn this inspiring episode, literacy expert Diane Snowball delves into the transformative power of teaching comprehension in the foundational years…

Part 2: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension, F-2 with Diane Snowball

Nov 17, 2024 37m

In Part 2: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension in F–2, Diane Snowball captivates listeners with her invaluable insights on teaching comprehension to Foundation through Year 2 students in Part 2…

Part 1: The Importance of Teaching Comprehension, F-2 with Diane Snowball

Nov 10, 2024 37m

In the latest episode of “The Importance of Teaching Comprehension in F-2 – A Conversation with Diane Snowball,” literacy expert Diane Snowball sits down with Phil to explore why comprehension should…

Part 3: A New Assessment Tool for Teachers

Nov 03, 2024 26m

In this podcast episode, Sharon continues to dive into an innovative protocol designed by Dr. Nell Duke and her team, aimed at enhancing literacy instruction for teachers and students alike. Sharon…

Part 2: A New Assessment Tool for Teachers

Oct 27, 2024 31m

In part two of this enlightening series, Sharon Callen dives into a practical conversation about a revolutionary assessment tool designed to aid teachers in observing, understanding, and enhancing…

Part 1: A New Assessment Tool for Teachers with Sharon Callen

Oct 20, 2024 31m

In this episode, Sharon Callen dives into a groundbreaking tool for educators—the "Listening to Reading, Watching While Writing" protocol, developed by literacy experts Nell Duke, Ward, and…

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