John Walker, Sounds-Write
@SWLiteracy
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Educator, blogger (https://t.co/bbF4RbrBIK), Sounds-Write literacy programme
UK
Joined March 2009
RT @smorrisey: Dear university education professors,. Here are some books that should be mandatory texts in your programs. X friends, add o….
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RT @tombennett71: Thrilled to be doing this, building on the best of what we’ve done, and taking it to new levels nationally. And @jloweatB….
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RT @teacherhead: 10 things: Establishing expectations with a new class. via @teacherhead.
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Those first few lessons with a class are a golden period for setting out expectations. You have the opportunity to establish routines, norms that will then become their habits over time. Some of th…
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RT @rastokke: I had the pleasure of interviewing @P_A_Kirschner, @C_Hendrick and @DrJimHeal for my podcast this week about their fantastic….
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🖍️ “I want older readers to feel seen in the stories.” — Emma Pringle, Illustrator. In our latest Q&A, Emma Pringle shares how she approached illustrating The Outdoor Adventures series—bringing age-appropriate characters, dynamic settings, and a sense of belonging to older
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🧰 Boost Your Teaching Toolkit with Wiz Words!. Looking for an engaging resource to support early reading and spelling? Wiz Words offers 164 phonics-based cards designed to bring phonics practice to life—perfect for classroom use or targeted intervention. ✏️ Write-and-wipe cards
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Meet the Author Behind the Adventure 📚🌿 . Moira Ruff’s Outdoor Adventures decodable series is grounded in engaging phonics practice—and built to meet the needs of older students who deserve age-respectful, empowering texts. Drawing on her experience as an educator and parent,
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📱 The Initial Code App by Sounds-Write Support confident reading and writing with this beautifully designed app—ideal for interactive phonics practice in the classroom. With clear instructions, engaging activities, and research-backed content, it’s a helpful companion for
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RT @adamboxer1: I finished this by @NickGibbUK and @RobertPeal today. It's excellent. Genuinely. I don't agree with all of it, but I read i….
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RT @teacherhead: Thoughts on GCSE Grades. 🧵 In general we're not at peace with the realities of grading. You can't have comparative standar….
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RT @toadmeister: Free schools have achieved some fantastic A level and GCSE results this year. Harris Westminster got 42 students into Ox….
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RT @XpatEducator: ◻️MINI-WHITEBOARDS! MWBs are the unsung heroes of the classroom. They boost participation, drive thinking, and help you a….
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RT @Miss_Snuffy: I am so relieved he is standing and well. He broke so many bones. He was in such a bad way. Car flipped him into the air.….
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RT @sharrond62: Huge congratulations. This woman is a genius & the government should be breaking her door down asking for advice. Old fashi….
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RT @LauraTrottMP: 👏 This is an incredible achievement by Katharine, the pupils and all the teachers at Michaela. Will the Education Secre….
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RT @Miss_Snuffy: American school teacher talking about what happened when his state banned smartphones for kids in schools. Why wouldn’t….
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RT @BarryNSmith79: @Miss_Snuffy @Chem2006 @RogersHistory @TeaLadyJune I met staff who’ve been there a while. They’re aware they have to fig….
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RT @tombennett71: It's rapidly shaping up to be the biggest researchED in the world this year. Come along and see for yourself why evidence….
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researchED is BACK. The year's hottest ticket in UK education returns in its annual national conference. Education, research, and people.
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RT @aroberts_andrew: I will be teaching a course on The Legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte: from his rise in the French Revolution to his reform….
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