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PLD | Promoting Literacy Development

Year 3,4,5 & 6

PLD provides an Australian, evidence-based approach to Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) for primary school educators. Aligned with the Science of Reading, PLD's SSP approach extends from junior to upper primary years, fostering a cohesive whole school approach.

At PLD, we are dedicated to Promoting Literacy Development through resources that deliver positive outcomes across Literacy, Oral Language, and Movement & Motor. Our holistic approach integrates education, speech pathology and occupational therapy to help every child aged 3 - 11, achieve their academic potential. LEARN MORE

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Start Implementing PLD’s SSP Programs in Term 2

Step 1: Registering and Setting up PLD Tracking Sheets Step 2: Teachers and Education Assistants to Complete Relevant Online Course…

Top 8 Risk Factors for Reading Difficulties

One of the most common questions teachers ask is, “Which children are at risk of struggling with reading?” Identifying these…

PLD Endorsed by the WA Government 

As a part of the 2023 WA Department of Education Phonics Initiative, WA schools will be required to complete an…

The Value of Mnemonics

Letter-sound knowledge acquisition is one of the key elements driving early reading acquisition. For young learners, cracking the alphabet code…

The Importance of Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) in Primary…

In a recent blog post, What is Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP)?, we delved into how SSP provides a clear and…

Term 1 Teaching Tips Videos

To inspire and focus teachers for the term ahead, be sure to view and forward these short refresher clips. The…

Term 2 Teaching Tips Videos

Are you confident with your Term 2 teaching programs and the PLD teaching sequence? Do you know exactly what PLD…

Clarifying Sight Words: Research-Backed Insights

Clearing Up Terminology Teachers often encounter confusion regarding the term ‘sight words’. It’s crucial to clarify that sight words represent…

What is Structured Synthetic Phonics?

What is a Structured Synthetic Phonics Approach? A structured synthetic phonics (SSP) approach emphasises the relationship between sounds and their…

Start implementing PLD’s SSP Programs in Term 1

Step 1: Register for & set up the PLD Tracking Sheets. Step 2: Teachers and Education Assistants need to view…

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