Early literacy is more than learning to read and write- it’s about unlocking the potential of young minds through rich language, meaningful interactions, and intentional teaching. As a Literacy Education Consultant and Structured Literacy Leader, it’s a privilege to walk alongside kaiako in both early childhood and primary settings, helping to build strong, evidence-based foundations for literacy.

A persistent myth in education is that Structured Literacy is mainly for junior classes or students who need remedial intervention. In reality, Structured Literacy Approaches (SLA) are highly relevant for Year 7-8 teachers seeking to deliver effective, differentiated literacy instruction.

At Coactive Education, we work alongside schools every day to strengthen their literacy practice through Structured Literacy Approaches (SLA). Despite increasing awareness of evidence-based literacy instruction, there are still several persistent myths about what SLA PLD involves and who it is for. These misconceptions often limit the impact schools and teachers can achieve through this work.