Possum Literacy and Mentoring

24/07/2025

Come and visit a little Possum Cottage!

Introducing Possum Cottage. Come visit me at [email protected]

27/06/2025

Meet the newest (and quirkiest) member of my literacy support team — He’s got wild hair, a curious stare, and a knack for making nervous readers giggle.

At my desk, learning doesn’t have to feel scary. Many of the children I work with experience reading anxiety — that tight feeling in the tummy when letters feel like a puzzle that doesn’t make sense. That’s why we use gentle humour, playful characters, and a big dose of creativity to build confidence step by step.

Whether it's decoding tricky words or just making it through a sentence, we are here to cheer your child on — one sound, syllable, and smile at a time. 💛

21/01/2025

Are you a Tutor or Specialist Teacher looking for a supportive space to reflect on your practice and connect with like-minded educators?

Our Teacher Reflection Group at Possum Literacy offers a collaborative environment to share insights, explore challenges, and exchange ideas tailored to your teaching context.

It’s an opportunity to reflect, grow professionally, refine your strategies, and feel supported in the important work you do.

Visit possumliteracy.com.au to learn more!

14/08/2024

Hot tips for Teachers and Parents of students with learning difficulties!

You have started remedial intervention with a Specialist Teacher… what next?

Hot Tip # 1 Learning for mastery

Research and class practice supports that students with learning difficulties need to over learn a skill. This means spaced practice through the week. Do a little often. Revision, revision, revision - new brain pathways will be made with lots of repetition!

You don’t get to be great at anything without lots of effort to build those muscles needed – and reading and writing is no different!

A little done often is the key. Aim for 10-15 mins 3 days a week. Set a timer – aim for good work done well and then give a reward!

One thing we know for sure…
Doing a little often is best!
And if it’s not working – talk to your teacher!

Students require multiple repetitions—between 6 and 20—when learning new material. (Rott, 1999; Waring & Takaki, 2003).

17/03/2024

NEW - small group Literacy Support for children in Year 1 and 2

Early intervention to help students in Year 1 and 2 who require additional support with the fundamentals of reading, writing, and spelling.

Children will work online in a small group environment with Miss Linda – An experienced Speld Specialist Teacher and online practitioner. Young children love to learn among their peers, and games are more fun in a group!

- Phonemic Awareness
- Letter/sound knowledge (phonics)
- Reading, Spelling and Handwriting

Combining structured literacy with lots of fun! This class is designed to support struggling learners and those who require additional help.

$55 per lesson – starting Term 2 – Enquire now as limited places.

22/06/2020

Said goodbye to a long time student this afternoon who is finishing - so thankful for the beautiful flowers! Thankyou master M. for your happy smile. You have worked so hard on your writing and spelling!

24/06/2018

This a great explanation of reading difficulties, and Dyslexia in particular.

How does the brain of a dyslexic child work differently? Watch this video to hear from an expert.

22/11/2017

The end of another year approaches quicker than ever it seems! All existing students should have received the new timetable for 2018. We just have a little fine tuning happening to accommodate busy students! With the new schedule there are 3 available spaces, but with 2 new student interviews this week they may not last long!
I am very thankful to all my continuing families - several for the 2nd or 3rd year! It has been a joy and a privilege to share your learning journeys; each week seeing the growth the successes as my students grow in confidence, self esteem, writing fluency and reading enthusiasm! Thank you all, and I am looking forward to our last time together next week- there is a little reward! 😁 I’d better get the desk tidied now, it’s a mess! xo Linda

09/07/2017

School & tutoring commences this week, and I am looking forward to seeing students after the holiday break! Interested in tutoring?I have 1 space available for term 3 :-)

16/09/2015

The end of another great term tutoring a bunch of great kids :-)

Holiday break for 2 weeks, before we start back for term 4 - which will go for 7 weeks before the wind down with all the Christmas activities at school!

There are only a few time slots are available - if you are thinking of tutoring for your child, now is a good time to find out more information.

happy reading!