Queensland Reading Rescue

19/08/2026

How lovely!

07/07/2026

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/djidi-djidi-aboriginal-school-reading-success/106780294?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

An inspiring turnaround at an Aboriginal community school could provide a scalable solution for closing the gap on Indigenous literacy.

02/07/2026

Gotta love Cheeky Chops Pet Grooming for keeping my lovely dogs in good condition! ❤️❤️❤️🐶🐶🐶❤️❤️❤️

Pretty girls after their hygiene trims today ❤️

02/07/2026

Lots of lovely things growing around the cabin at QRR this July! My students’ skills are growing as well I am so proud of everyone!
All returning families should have received an invoice that is due before the start of term 3 in order to ensure you keep your earlybird discount of $50.
Let me know if you haven’t received one yet and I can resend it.
I am available next week for make ups if we can find a mutually convenient time. I’m currently buying my stickers and prizes so if you happen upon anything great while out and about let me know! Daisy has been suffering with a sore paw so I haven’t been mooching the shops quite as much as usual so all suggestions welcome! 🌻🌻🌻🐶🐶🐶🌻🌻🌻

10/06/2026

Daisy is my top helper! A few weeks ago one of my students was having a bit of a self confidence crisis and started to refuse her usual tasks (some spelling and writing we always do). Daisy came over and put her head on the student’s lap and did not remove her head for a full 10 minutes or so! She was picking up that my student needed some calm distraction and love. We talked about it and then we finished our tasks.. It turned out the student had experienced some inflexible teaching /testing in the day and was feeling unhappy about her ability to write. Daisy was our little helper! Thanks Daisy! 🐶🐶🐶☀️☀️☀️🌻🌻🌻

27/03/2026

Choosing a text for an intermediate reader can be tricky. Things I look for include great engaging pictures and double spaced text with a nice simple font. The topic should appeal to my reader’s interest… in these examples the girl wants to pet sit a snake and the boy wants to be a cool surfer.
Both are topics my readers find interesting.
Most importantly the child should be reading to you and you should be listening carefully (not driving or cooking the dinner!) They need supportive constructive feedback at the end of the sentence. This can be praise or feedback on a tricky word they need to fix.
I like alternate page reading with you modelling the expression and enjoyment of text. When I read the student has to follow with their eyes and say a word if I pause so that I know they are keeping up with me. Most adults need to slow down as we read much faster than our kids.
At the end of a book or a couple of chapters don’t forget to colour a step in your child’s reward chart! Rewards should be negotiated and agreed in advance so that the child knows what they are working towards. (Would you work if you were unsure what wage your employer was going to give you each week? Would you work if your employer forgot to pay you for a few weeks?)
Learning to read is extremely hard for students with dyslexia or learning difficulties. Eventually it is very rewarding but initially it is hard work and needs external motivation!
Also never forget YOU are your child’s biggest motivation!! (Time with you in an engaged state is the highest form of reward!)

03/03/2026

Happy Birthday to Daisy! She is 4 today! My lovely caring reading dog has supported so many students in their learning journey! Here she is after her lovely hygiene trim Cheeky Chops Pet Grooming. Nice and fresh for her birthday!

06/01/2026

Daisy loves her groomer Cheeky Chops Pet Grooming ! Sarah’s daughter was getting her ears nicely fluffed for term 1 2026! A wondrous groomer in the making!

It’s a family business! Daisy adores children and was a perfect model for Bria to practice combing on! Bria has been a big help these holidays, from washing some dogs to playing with them, to calming them on the table, and cleaning! 🥰

04/01/2026

Daisy has had a relaxing holiday and is happy to be our cuddly reading dog again if anyone needs make ups still left over from term 4.

16/12/2025

QRR is currently closed so I can stock take and do Christmas shopping! The students’ flowers are blooming and the rescue chooks from “Who Gives a Cluck” are thriving and growing back their feathers. Dinky is keeping an eye on them and helping deter our pesky scrub turkey.
Fern and Daisy had their pre Christmas groom at “Cheeky Chops” dog groomers in Brassall and are working on getting themselves nice and doggy again for Christmas!
I will be starting assessments in January for two new readers. The younger you fix issues the better (ideally after Prep or grade 1). Let me know if you think your child would benefit from some reading instruction starting in 2026.
This will be my final year as I am hoping to commence clinical psychology in 2027. I love my reading teaching but will enjoy specialising further to help more children with their mental health as well as academic skills.
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