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The Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy

Cue Learning, Apiro Media
Vocabulary Instruction
Reading Education
Writing Instruction
Five Pillars Of Writing Instruction
Editing
Text Project
Core Vocabulary
Informational Text
Narrative Text
Co-Planning
Reading Workshop
Independence In Learning
Writing Process
Mastery Through High Impact Teaching
Semantic Maps
Meta-Language
Decodable Texts
Level Texts
Morphological Families
Orthography

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 lit... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes153Founded6 years ago
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Kids & FamilySelf-ImprovementEducationEducation for Kids

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In the fifth and final episode of their series, hosts Phil and Sharon are joined once again by De and Danielle, two Year 6 teachers whose approach to writing instruction has quietly transformed what their students believe they are capable of.

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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 through high-impact teaching. The conversation digs into... more

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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 matters Deply in any writing classroom — the diffe... more

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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 pillars of effective writing instruction: every stu... more

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Recent Guests

Freddy Hiebert
Literacy researcher and educator discussing vocabulary and reading education
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Episode: Part 2: The Wonder of Teaching Vocabulary with Freddy Hiebert

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Sharon Callen
Host of The Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Wonderful- like a mentor whispering little pieces of teaching gold!

    It feels like having a mentor in your pocket sharing pearls of wisdom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MsFim
    Australia5 years ago
  • Amazing

    Amazing information included in these podcasts! A must for all teachers and parents!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosiejt13
    Australia6 years ago
  • Outstanding

    Phil and Sharon are leaders in the field. This is a great resource for educators.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Renee Coventry
    Australia6 years ago
  • The Teacher’s Tool Kit

    This is an excellent resource for teachers and parents. As a parent, I can see that this method would be extremely helpful in the home setting as well.

    Allowing young students to choose books which excite and engage them, in my opinion, is the best way to help them to become good readers and writers. The 7 Timeless T’s of Authentic Literacy Instruction are tools that create an environment to excite, encourage, and enable students to grow as readers and writers; to grow into confident and indepen... more

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    5
    Theresa Ferraioli
    United States6 years ago
  • Amazingly Helpful And Enjoyable

    Excellent podcast series that is not only enjoyable and easy to listen to but also full of useful strategies, helpful tips and amazing resources!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MLK-Educator
    Australia6 years ago

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Positive feedback highlights host expertise and clear, engaging delivery
Guests are described as knowledgeable and able to translate theory into classroom results
The show is viewed as a strong resource for teachers and school leaders
Listeners praise actionable literacy strategies and practical tips that can be applied in classrooms

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Pillar 2: The 5 Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Quality Writing
Q: How do you start a writing unit to engage students from day one?
We front-load for two weeks with exposure to planning, modeling from reading, mentor texts, and a clear, structured plan that students can reference throughout the unit, including critical points and scheduled submissions.
Pillar 2: The 5 Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Quality Writing
Q: What is pillar two about and how does it begin to translate into classroom practice?
It centers on the belief that every student is capable of writing and explains how modelling, explicit vocabulary, shared exemplars, and scaffolded steps are used to build confidence and independence, culminating in published class books.

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What is The Teacher's Tool Kit For Literacy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical show focused on improving literacy outcomes in classrooms through structured, research-informed methods. Episodes routinely explore five pillars of writing instruction, vocabulary and reading strategies, and curriculum-aligned planning, often featuring teachers from partnering schools who share real-world classroom成果 and outcomes. Listeners gain actionable tools—such as planning cycles, editing codes, explicit vocabulary instruction, mentor texts, and student-owned writing processes—that translate across early years to upper primary settings. The format balances expert insights with on-the-ground classroom stories, making it helpful for educators seeking to boost student independence, engagement, and literacy achievement. A nota... more

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