The word ‘thesaurus’ doesn’t really have a synonym. Some dictionaries list near-alternatives like ‘synonym dictionary’ or ‘lexicon’, but these don’t fully mean the same thing. Have any other examples of language being wonderfully ironic? Let us know in the comments! #FunFacts

Thank you Mandy for sharing your StepsWeb experience! It’s awesome to hear your students are feeling motivated and are engaging well with the program. 🙌 You may also like to use our Special Achievement Certificates: https://t.co/byj1nV5xje #StudentSuccess #LiteracyForAll

A group of elephants can be called a parade.🥁🐘🐘🐘🎊 ‘Herd’ is the most commonly used collective noun, and you might also come across a ‘memory’ of elephants in some texts, inspired by their remarkable memories. #FunFacts #MakeLearningFun

You can download and print the first unit of each workbook: https://t.co/mtOMM8WKkb Workbooks can be purchased through the ‘Store’ button on StepsWeb. Or feel free to contact us info@stepsweb.com if you don’t have a StepsWeb account. #TeacherResources #ReadingComprehension

The word ‘mistletoe’ comes from Old English ‘misteltan’, where ‘tan’ means ‘twig’. 🌿 The first part, ‘mistel’, is thought to relate to an old Germanic-derived noun mix, meaning ‘dung’ or ‘filth’ - as mistletoe can be spread through bird droppings. #FunFacts #MakeLearningFun

Thank you Leanna for the kind words! It’s awesome to hear your children have made great literacy progress. 🌟 Have you got an experience about the program to share? Give us your review on our Trustpilot: https://t.co/wR9eYA2ptY #StudentSuccess #LiteracyMatters

Our office will be closed from 19 December 2025 - 12 January 2026. During this time StepsWeb will remain fully functional, but we may take longer to respond to any queries or workbook orders. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the StepsWeb team!

We’re proud to share that StepsWeb founder and literacy expert, Ros Lugg, will be presenting alongside other leading literacy specialists in the Seven Steps Literacy Masterclass Series this November! Register now: https://t.co/mUOI5YZEyV #LiteracyMasterclassSeries #TeacherPD

Our new Definitions activity presents a fun way to make sure learners understand the meaning of words before they practise them. This helps students connect words to meaning right from the beginning, giving them a stronger foundation for spelling, reading, and comprehension.

Learn how to create your own Custom Wordlists on the Support Site:

Did you know you can make Custom Wordlists on StepsWeb? This means you can add your own words, pictures, sentences, definitions, and even voice recordings to create tailored learning content on any subject for your class. 👩‍🏫 Link in comments! #TeacherResources #LiteracyMatters

Here's a fun fact: Bookkeeper and bookkeeping are the only two words with three consecutive double letters. 📚 Know any other cool literacy facts? We would love to hear them! #MakeLearningFun #FunFacts

Watch them for free from our website: https://t.co/ri1gDuXzr8

Sally-Ann attended one of Ros’s talks at the recent National Education Summit in Brisbane. Thank you for your kind comments! If you would like to see more literacy focused topics from Ros, you can watch our webinars at any time (link in comments). #StructuredLiteracy

Explore how to assign them: https://t.co/i1YOB4Kq5S Learn how to make your own:

Bring te reo Māori into the classroom with StepsWeb's built-in Māori wordlists - links in comments! This week is the perfect chance to practice te reo with your learners, whether by assigning our ready-made lists or creating your own personalised wordlists. #MāoriLanguageWeek

We've released a new setting to support learners with hearing loss. When turned on, this will disable activities that rely on listening skills, ensuring every learner can work confidently and successfully. #HearingLossAwareness #LiteracyMatters

We're delighted to be attending the upcoming Principals' Conference in Wellington!  Visit us at Stand 62, where you can learn about our Phonics Check and have a go at beating the StepsGuy AI and winning a tasty treat. #NZPrincipals #NZTeachers #LiteracyMatters

Watch it from our website:

Monitoring and Supporting Learners on StepsWeb is now available to watch. Whether you are a long-time StepsWeb user or new to the program, this webinar provides excellent strategies to using StepsWeb effectively in the classroom. Link in comments! #TeacherResources