Debbie Draper Educational Consultant

07/08/2025

Hi everyone I wouldn’t usually post something like this on this page but I’m fundraising for breast cancer research.
If you would like to support this cause if really appreciate any donation you might care to make.

This August, I am taking part in Step Up to Breast Cancer to raise vital funds for breast cancer research. Please support me!

23/11/2024

9. Nothing to do with work - just what I’m spending my time on nowadays 😂

23/11/2024

8. Big Picture Thinking and Comprehension Instruction - this one pager was designed to facilitate thinking about moving from teaching isolated strategies towards a more integrated approach.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wz0n8HaGLtFnB5kagQOKf_yCagLj489h/view?usp=drivesdk

23/11/2024

7. Teaching Handwriting with kicks - The second of two animated PowerPoints for teaching handwriting. This is designed for students who have mastered the letter formation (typically year 2-3).

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1zUr1v6YLJteE0liG7dSLf1ODbPMWS-ep/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=mspresentation

23/11/2024

6. Explicit teaching of handwriting - animated PowerPoint with teacher instructions.
This is designed to be used in conjunction with the Handwriting booklet. It uses the SA modern cursive alphabet which, in my humble opinion, is more accessible to students than many others!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PBYN34YZuQtB78a_BqKbEW4IttaJiFDYYSF-kqRbrlc/edit

23/11/2024

5. Handwriting Booklet - an overview of the why, what and how of teaching handwriting

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nh839NLTGR3r1s71LIzx0YX5w0yHKyR2/view?usp=drivesdk

23/11/2024

4. Science of Reading graphic with hyperlinks

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OzI_9GJvI1oq1KcG4jEhLQe83lCZAqa_/view?usp=drivesdk

23/11/2024

3. Guided Practice for Fluent Readers - a one page overview

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1znU48DWX0rR1P6r-o6tgEjJ8cqY1EKTO/view?usp=drivesdk

23/11/2024

2. Guided Practice for Emergent Readers - a one page overview


https://drive.google.com/file/d/12nbinS2oPYmaF1kWMRpPyks4v8bMQHvZ/view?usp=drivesdk

23/11/2024

I’ve had a few requests so I am happy to put up links to resources that you may wish to download.
1. Comprehension paper - Five Ways to Improve Comprehension Instruction

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cy2gY77uJZRVuQnsJBwz6iu_90PUlazQ/view?usp=drivesdk

21/11/2024

Facebook reminded me that I haven’t posted for a while. There’s a reason for that. I finished my work life earlier this year. I’ve been very lucky to have worked with a whole host of wonderful educators in my consulting business and throughout my career in education. I was particularly fortunate to have finished my career with Karrendi Primary School who continue to do great things. I loved the dedication, friendliness and passion of the staff there.
I will leave this page up as it continues to attract visitors and there are many links to useful resources.
Thank you everyone!!

05/07/2024

Personally I would have put read alouds at number 1 but some great advice here.