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Teaching Strategies for Literacy in the Early Years provides a rich assortment of literacy strategies to support the learning of students in the first three years at school. Find out more...

Teaching Strategies for Literacy in the Early Years
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Dr Coral Swan

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Need an award winning literacy specialist who can provide teachers with tools and inspiration to help their students become competent readers and writers AND confident, independent learners?

Dr Coral Swan is a Nationally Awarded Early Years Teacher, a Celebrated Author and an Inspirational Speaker.

Praised by early years' teachers for her practical, inspirational approach to early literacy and learning, Coral's presentations and workshops are tailored to the needs of each audience. Here's a sample:

  • Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years (Primary School)
  • A Day in the Life of an Early Years Teacher (School/University)
  • Integrated and Authentic Curriculum in the Early Years (University)
  • Get 'real' in the Early Years (National Literacy Conference - Sydney)
  • More... Strategies for Teaching Literacy in the Early Years (National Literacy Conference - Hobart)
  • Babies need Books (Parents)
  • Child-initiated learning (Early Childhood Conference)
  • Everyday Life in Classroom Learning (University)
  • Making Literacy 'Work' in School (University)
  • The Teacher Makes the Difference (University)

Coral's presentations are distinguished by:

  • Contagious passion for early literacy and learning
  • Concrete work samples, photos & illustrations
  • Practical ideas explained in simple language
  • Invaluable knowledge acquired over three continents
  • Proven strategies refined over more than three decades
  • Meaningful interaction with participants
  • Energy, enthusiasm and inspiration
  • Commitment to nurturing confident, independent learners

What Audiences Say...

What Audiences Say...

"Coral is the kind of teacher, who has me itching to get to school on Monday, to get started. I already love going to school, but now, I'm bursting."
Karen Argus
Teacher
Grades 1-4

"Dear Coral, Thank you so much for your excellent, passionate presentation on Monday. It was very well received by staff - you affirmed a lot of what they are already doing, but also provided them with a plethora of new ideas. I cannot thank you enough for the work you are doing with us."
Maree Bowe
Head of Curriculum

"Dear Coral, you sent back two very inspired and excited teachers yesterday - thank you so much. Both said the visit was better than any PD session they've attended."
Teacher
Head of Curriculum

"That's fantastic that you're getting Dr Coral Swan to present. I can tell you, from firsthand experience that she is a marvellous and dedicated teacher with a lot to offer in the area of literacy. Please encourage her to show you her recently published book on literacy. An opportunity not to be missed!"
Jenni McDonald
Head of Curriculum

"I feel like I am walking out of your room with a thousand new ideas. Everything we talked about is very meaningful to my class."
Teacher
Workshop participant

"I was fortunate that I could attend an ALEA (Australian Literacy Educators' Association) function. Dr Coral Swan was the speaker and I have to say that the thing which astounded me the most about her initially was her endless enthusiasm for teaching."
Teacher

"Coral is the kind of teacher, who has me itching to get to school on Monday, to get started. I already love going to school, but now, I'm bursting."
Karen Argus
Teacher
Grades 1-4