Network Educational Australia

31/03/2025

Explore! Series Hi-Lo Readers for Adolescents.

Explore Series HiLo Series
40 readers in the series release!

How do you get older kids to read? The readers that are suitable for their reading level are too babyish. They are feeling shame due to their literacy level. This shame is made a lot worse with readers that are for younger children and not adolescents. These are called HiLo readers!

We have addressed this problem with a series called Explore. It is 40 readers with stories that are related to the readers' age group without being childish. Struggling readers will find the level easy and the stories engaging. The stories align with their subjects in upper primary and secondary schools so it becomes relevant to their schoolwork.

Each difficult word is carefully introduced and repeated to build fluency and skill in its continual usage. The structure of the sentences is limited in length so that the cognitive load in long sentences is reduced. The stories are topical and can fit within the Australian curriculum. An excellent means of providing opportunities for student practice in a non-threatening form.

This series is based on individuals overcoming personal challenges and succeeding as well as other topics on nature and science. In eXplore Set 2, timeless classics are included, recreation and sports, nature and sciences. Beautifully presented and cleverly written for the struggling reader in primary and secondary classes.

Low literacy level books can be used with a great range of students. High-interest readers provide the opportunity to engage the students in topics of interest to them. Reading age is 6-7 years. Reading recovery levels are:

Set 1 (paperback): levels 19 to 28
Set 2 (hardback): levels 14 to 20

Hardback books to stand up to rigorous use over a long period. This new series is heavily discounted to provide you with a superb set of readers that are ideal for the HiLo classes and ESL at a low literacy stage. The content is designed to be of interest to the upper primary and early secondary-level students.

The Teachers’ Resources are comprehensive and include 'before reading' exercises, addressing familiarity with the sight words, and 'after reading' to extend with reading, writing, and comprehension. It is aimed at building word vocabulary, sight words, and writing practice exercises.

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Click here for more information, resources and links. https://network-ed.com.au/collections/explore-chapter-books

31/03/2025

Learn to Read Quickly and Cheaply!

You do not need the special courses and the big sign-up costs to learn to read. Readng LINK is a proven and effective DIY series which has the results.

READING LINK
Reading LINK - literacy, enhancement and proficiency

Why are students failing to learn to read?
a/ foundation skills in phonics and decoding are not understood,
b/ students do not master the process and lack the skills,
c/ students regress over time due to lack of practice; too much time in front of a screen!
d/ They are 'reading' but do not understand! They stop trying as the text becomes a foreign language and their school achievements fall.
e/ Most of the teaching of literacy is not structured and is not skill-based.

Some points:
a/ low literacy levels are not a sign of low intelligence,
b/ yes students can catch up,
c/ reading the text does not mean comprehending, we can read a word but this does not mean we understand,
d/ students can be taught to read with rapid progress - to fluency in less than 6 months!
e/ if you are not a fluent reader - it is near to impossible to be successful in high school.

Reading LINK has been used successfully by tens of thousands of students over the last 20 years+. There were 12 yo boys and girls who could not read a sentence who are now university graduates being very successful in their careers. It has been used in primary and secondary schools across Australia and internationally.

Problems with reading is not an intelligence issue. The problem is understand the process as how sounds and words are made. Once this is understood and practised the student learns quickly.

At the core are phonics and decoding. But this course is different! It includes mastery and fluency at every stage. A student only progresses once they have mastered that word, that sound or sound blend. This means that the words are committed to memory. The skills are never lost and the student continues to progress at a steady pace. Students are motivated to continue as the feedback loop is very clear; "I know it!". Students do not need the parent, teacher, teacher aide, or tutor to tell them; "Good work! You are doing so well!". It is clear to the student that they know and can apply the skill to any text presented to them. This feedback loop is the key to Reading LINK's continued success. Students learn the process of daily lessons and focus. This may take several weeks or even longer to break old bad habits but once done, the student is a different person. Self-esteem is evident as the student knows they have unlocked the code to reading fluently.

If the program is followed correctly and thoroughly it will work quickly and effectively. If shortcuts are introduced, the program will not work and be like any other program that is being used today. Shortcuts are not following the steps. It is best to start below what a student would know, so they practise the method before learning unknowns and new skills. Lastly, it can be wildly successful with non-readers, but caution is needed to progress at a steady pace rather than rushing. The brain is undergoing neural growth and that speed is limited. If you push your students too hard you will get rapid fatigue and loss of motivation. This fatigue will be very damaging to further progress. Be steady, develop a long-term plan, and do not rush to get results.

If you have a student who is unable to read, research your options and look for a structured course with proven outcomes. We can show 20 years of results from tutors, teachers, parents, and teacher aides. Call 07 55680288 for further information, or follow the link for more information about this course.

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Follow the link for more information: https://network-ed.com.au/collections/reading-link

28/03/2025

Phonics and Decoding
All schools in Australia will be using phonics to teach reading. It may take several years, but it is mandatory. Phonics instruction works - children learn to read fluently and quickly become independent readers.

We have a broad range of readers and resources that work! These series have proven success in the classroom and provide the necessary reading skills to become independent readers quickly.

https://network-ed.com.au/collections/phonics-and-decoding

Reading Link https://network-ed.com.au/collections/reading-link
Tas and Friends https://network-ed.com.au/collections/tas-and-friends-decoding-readers
Comic Decoders https://network-ed.com.au/collections/comic-decoders
Sounds and Letters https://network-ed.com.au/collections/sounds-and-letters
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28/03/2025

CBCA Short List Announced March 2025
We have great specials on our Short List bundles for the CBCA 2025 Shortlist
CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST - 2025
CBCA BOOK WEEK: AUGUST 16-23 2025
Theme: Book an Adventure!
Older Readers
Entries in this category may be fiction, drama or poetry and should be appropriate in style and content for readers in their secondary years of schooling. Ages 13-18 years.
Note: Books in this category are for mature readers and some may deal with particularly challenging themes, including violence and su***de. Parental guidance is recommended.

Younger Readers
Entries in this category may be fiction, drama or poetry and should be appropriate in style and content for readers from the middle to upper primary years. 7-12 years.
Note: Some of the titles in this category may only be suitable for readers who are in the upper primary years, as they contain mature themes, including violence. Parental guidance is recommended.

Early Childhood
Entries in this category may be fiction, drama or poetry and should be appropriate in style and content for children who are at pre-reading or early stages of reading. Ages 0-6 years.

Picture Books
Entries in this category should be outstanding books of the Picture Book genre in which the author and illustrator achieve artistic and literary unity or, in wordless picture books, where the story, theme or concept is unified through illustrations. Ages 0-18 years.
Note: Some of these books may be for mature readers.

Information Books (Eve Pownall Award)
Entries in this category should be books that primarily intend to document factual material with consideration given to imaginative presentation, interpretation and variation of style. Ages 0-18 years.
Note: Books in this category are for mature readers and some may deal with particularly challenging themes, including violence and su***de. Parental guidance is recommended.

New Illustrator
This Award aims to recognise and encourage new talent in the field of Australian children's book illustration. It is open to children aged 0 to 18.

Here is a link for you to purchase at special discounts - https://network-ed.com.au/collections/cbca-2025-shortlist

07/04/2020

The positive side! It does not have to be like the cartoon from the The New Yorker - see below. Not an easy time with the kids at home but make it a big positive with a focus on achieving something you dreamed about doing. You have time and your mind is less distracted. Things are getting calm - the Earth is resting from the incessant noise and pollution - and you can too! The busy schedule is gone and the mind has time to create. You have time for your thoughts to be focused on what you always wanted to do. Get planning and see a whole new side of your life emerge from that time slave to a creative genius. This could be in the garden, the garage, the kitchen table or the study desk. Take this opportunity while you can and look back at your new self. Learning never stops!

07/04/2020

Still here working! Hello parents - we have moved some of our items on to E Bay and are getting a lot of orders for the reader packs - https://www.network-ed.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?mode=list&q=mini+pack and these are on the webstore or off E Bay.

Hello teachers - still here doing orders and please all take care and see you soon when this crisis is over.

School library book suppliers & educational book supplies for Primary School Books, Secondary Education Books, Tafe Text Books and Tertiary education, Indigenous readers, Take Home Readers and Big Books

26/03/2020

Parents we are thinking of ways to support you, with your needs to home school your little scholars.
We have available readers and novels on line which are the best in Australia. You can order online and we will post the books out to you at home. Our home readers are all levelled to your child's reading age. We have the best collection of readers with all the best publishers included.!
We have Maths revision bundles for each Year.
Two Maths Textbook Bundles for
$33 plus postage to your home today.

26/03/2020

As a small family run business, we are thinking of ways to support our customers with the home schooling needs of their little scholars.

We understand that this transition will be difficult for families, so we have bundled our most engaging resources at each primary school year level for the core subjects of English, Maths and Literacy. We have discounted these bundles to $100 for 7 essential home-schooling texts!

These bundles are available in store, or to be paid for over the phone for home delivery.

24/03/2020

Research has indicated the necessity of home reading for the literacy development of young students. Did you know that we offer an extensive range of leveled readers for parents to purchase for their children? Contact your student’s teacher to check what level they are currently sitting at for their reading, and we can assist you in selecting content appropriate, and engaging stories to read with your child whilst building their reading ability, fluency and comprehension skills.
https://www.network-ed.com.au/pdf/takehomereaders.pdf

18/03/2020

Covid-19 and the recommended ‘social distancing’ has a lot of families preparing for some home education. Here at Network Educational, we specialise in providing parents and students with educational texts and resources that align with the Australian Curriculum at every year level. One popular option for Mathematics is ‘iMaths’ an investigation-based numeracy program that targets the content and proficiency strands of the Australian Curriculum. We love these texts because they clearly outline for parents a sequence through the strands of the curriculum and have bright and colourful pages to engage little learners!

11/03/2020

Reading Link is a systematic and carefully structured approach to teaching reading and spelling. Based on scientific research, this cutting edge program builds foundation skills in unlocking the code of written language. It provides a sequence of challenging tasks with which learners experience continuous success, enjoyment and enhanced self as competent readers and writers.
Check out more information on this amazing program

www.network-ed.com.au

15/01/2020

Calling all Varsity parents.. we know you're looking for these!
Visit us in store to grab all your last-minute text books and stationary.