PLD’s Time-Savers range, an integral component of our Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) program, has been upgraded for 2024, with enhancements. Focusing on the Middle and Upper Primary programs.

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Stage 3 & 4
Morphology Cards Stage 5 & 6
Morphology Cards FAQs
Upgrade Highlights: Stage 3 & 4 Phonic and Morphology Cards

Particularly from Stage 4, the phonic concepts often refer to meaning units, in the form of prefixes, suffixes and root words. While the phonic lists have always outlined the morphology teaching points, we have now added morphology flashcards to emphasise the meaning unit in equal measure to the phonic units. Refer to the examples below.

Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Teaching Sequence Manual
Upgrade Highlights: Stage 5 & 6 Phonic and Morphology Cards
Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Teaching Sequence Manual
FAQs: Related to the 2024 Time-Savers Range

Is it necessary to upgrade programs?

  • No. Earlier programs will still be effective, as long as schools are utilising Time-Savers Programs that are relatively recent.
  • All existing programs already list the morphology units of meaning in the lists and in overview sheets.  Refer to the examples below.

When will the upgraded programs become available?

  • School Licences are always up-to-date, so no upgrading is required. As soon as the upgrades are implemented, they will instantly appear within the school licence versions.
  • eBooks are already available.
  • Hard copy editions will be available from March 2024.

How can I compare the versions in the school and what is available through the PLD website?

  • On each program listing page you will find a ‘PREVIEW BOOK’ button, allowing you to view the current editions and compare the existing programs in your school to the upgraded programs. 

Will PLD upgrade recently supplied programs hardy copy programs?

  • Schools that purchased SSPts3 or SSPts5 in Term 4 of 2023 (order date after 3/10/2023) are entitled to a free upgrade to the latest version.
  • To claim your free upgrade, simply return the earlier programs to the PLD office, and upon receipt, the new versions will be posted free of charge.

Will PLD upgrade recently supplied Time-Saver eBooks?

  • Schools that purchased SSPts3e or SSpts5e in Term 4 of 2023 (order date after 3/10/2023) are entitled to a free upgrade to the latest version.
  • To claim your free upgrade, simply email the reception at mail@pld-literacy.org with the school name and invoice number.
  • Redemptions or upgrades will occur when the full set of requested eBooks are available.

What does PLD offer for programs purchased prior to October 2023?

  • For programs purchased before October 2023, schools have the option to trade them in. For further information on PLD’s trade-in process, please visit this link: https://pld-literacy.org/resource-trade-in/  
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