Nelson Primary

This Book Week, bring a Symphony of Stories into your classroom with NovaStar. 🎶📚

Created for students in Years 3–6—and also suitable for struggling older readers—NovaStar is an engaging, research-informed series that encourages reading for pleasure while developing literacy skills.

Through rich fiction and non-fiction stories, students can explore culture, identity, diversity, language, music, performance and more.

Sample a free NovaStar eBook: https://cp.cengage.com/novastar_ebookreq

Join instructional literacy coach Amanda Sutera for our FREE final 2026 webinar on developing a clear planning framework for student centred literacy blocks and adaptable literacy routines for all learning areas!

Date/time: Wednesday 2 September, 4.00pm AEST (6.00pm NZST)
Platform: Zoom
Register: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017725116745/WN_lJg9YvedQs6FwopyXnIONw #/registration

Can’t attend live? Register to receive the recording.

Don’t miss Dr Nathaniel Swain’s upcoming webinar for Nelson Primary.

Find out how exposing students to diverse texts strengthens both reading and writing, as well as boosting vocabulary and building knowledge.

Date/time: Wednesday 19 August, 4.00 pm AEST (6.00 pm NZST)
Platform: Zoom
Register now → https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/6717725113492/WN_7CFWuBCqT5-gV2WgKpWqVA #/registration

Can’t attend live? Register to receive a recording of the webinar.

Get ready for the Year 1 Phonics Check with Nelson Primary’s free Teacher Diagnostic Assessment Tool!

Use the tool throughout the year to continuously assess K–2 students’ phonic strengths and instructional needs, and address gaps as they appear – perhaps by drawing on the fresh phonics readers in Nelson Decodable Readers supplemental sets.

Download the Diagnostic Tool ➡️ https://cengage.com.au/primary/browse-series/nelson-decodable-readers-teacher-support-resources?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ndr-teachersupport&utm_content=week1

Explore our supplemental phonics sets ➡️ https://cengage.widen.net/s/m72ts8zn2g/ndr-sands-full-for-at-a-glance_2026

We’re thrilled to share that Nelson Decodable Readers has been shortlisted in the 2026 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards (Decodable Book Series category). It’s a fantastic recognition of our commitment to supporting early literacy.

The Speech Pathology Australia awards celebrate outstanding Australian resources that help children get the best start in life by promoting language and literacy development. Being shortlisted alongside so many incredible titles is an honour for our team and a testament to the power of evidence-based, structured literacy approaches.

Designed with systematic phonics at their core, Nelson Decodable Readers support teachers in helping young learners become confident, capable readers. Our engaging and inclusive fiction and non-fiction books make phonics instruction accessible, effective and fun!

Congratulations to all authors, illustrators and publishers recognised this year. The winners will be announced on 28 October.

Discover more about Nelson Decodable Readers: https://cengage.com.au/primary/browse-series/nelson-decodable-readers?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=speechpathologyaustraliaawards2026

Learn more about the Awards: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/About-Us/News-media-campaigns/Campaigns/2026-BOTY-SL-titles.aspx

Looking for practical ways to help your students build strong foundations for reading and handwriting? Watch Nelson Primary’s free webinar with literacy expert Jacinta Conway to discover how handwriting, spelling and reading work together to strengthen literacy success.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGzdX97YfOM

Access a fantastic suite of FREE phonics instructional resources on our dedicated Teacher Support page.

You’ll find:

• a Diagnostic Assessment Tool to map students' reading skills and align each student with the right stage
• Phonics Focus and High-Frequency Word Slide Decks to support daily review and consolidation
• a Parent/Carer Guide to encourage at-home reading practice
• a Nelson Decodable Readers Quick-Start Guide so you can hit the classroom running
• our Nelson Decodable Readers Scope and Sequence, which builds students’ phonics ability and incorporates spelling and grammar rules.

Visit: https://cengage.com.au/primary/browse-series/nelson-decodable-readers-teacher-support-resources?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=teachersupport-launch

Check out the 2026 Nelson Primary Literacy catalogue to find engaging, research-informed print and digital resources that help all students become confident readers.
Master phonics with Nelson Decodable Readers, build knowledge with NovaStar, find something for every student with PMs, and transform reading skills into writing with PM Writing.

Browse the catalogue to explore the full range: https://cengage.widen.net/s/djhsbw7qtf/nelson-anz-primary-salesfy26-catalogue-4354271

Then contact your local Learning Consultant: https://cp.cengage.com/Nelson-Primary-Contact-Us

Don’t forget to register for our next webinar!

Literacy expert Jacinta Conway will explore how handwriting, spelling and reading work together to strengthen your students’ literacy foundations.

When: Thursday 11 June, 4.00pm AEST (6.00pm NZST).

Format: Zoom

Register here → https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/6617725106064/WN_x3MQ99nkSjOoRUaGWoKGHQ #/registration

Can’t attend live? A recording will be shared with all registrants.

Want to help your students grow their confidence as readers? Watch this free webinar with Australia Reads CEO Anna Burkey as she unpacks what truly motivates children and young adolescents to become keen readers – from matters of access and choice to routines that build confidence and identity.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL_ZpxYYoAk