Hi, I’m Lyn Stone. You can find out more about each of my roles and our tutoring team. We have free videos, low cost online courses, books about literacy for parents and teachers, a literacy blog and a wealth of resources to help you in your journey toward lifelong literacy for all. I am a:
- linguist in private practice
- author
- education consultant
- mother of diverse learners
- dyslexia advocate.
Face to face courses:
CAIRNS
TOWNSVILLE
New edition of Spelling for Life now available for pre-order!
June 30th will see the long-awaited release date of edition 2 of Lyn Stone’s highly acclaimed Spelling for Life book.
What’s new:
This new and improved edition includes updated spelling techniques as well as new chapters on orthographic mapping, spelling assessment, teaching consonant clusters well and suffixing rules.
Aided by example lessons, formative assessments, unique tools, a scope and sequence and extensive practice lists, this highly acclaimed overview of spelling succeeds in developing theory and practice in the writing system for teacher and student alike.
Saturday Spelling Symposia
On Saturdays, 11am Melbourne time, Lyn will be holding a 90 minute live webinar on all things spelling until the release of Spelling for Life Edition 2.
YES. THERE WILL BE A RECORDING FOR ALL WHO REGISTER.
Webinars so far (click on the picture):
Online Courses
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Online CoursesSpelling for Life Online Course (PD339)
AUD $245.00 Add to cartThis extensive online course delivers 8 hours of high quality professional development on the structure of the English writing system, going from single letters to morphemes in a sequence of explicit lessons.
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Online CoursesLanguage for Life Online Course (PD340) PL hours: 8
AUD $245.00 Add to cartThis popular 8 hour professional development grammar workshop is for teachers, homeschool parents, psychologists, and speech therapists, and is aimed at teachers of children ages 9 and upwards.
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Online CoursesReading for Life Online Course (PD341)
AUD $245.00 Add to cartGet the information you need to help deliver high quality literacy instruction for all students. This accessible guide bridges the gap between research and practice, translating academic findings into practical suggestions and ready-to-use techniques.
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Online CoursesWriting for Life Online Workshop with Lyn Stone (PD333)
AUD $245.00 Add to cartThe course consists of background information on the process of writing, what can go wrong, and research-informed strategies to help teachers deliver even higher quality literacy instruction in their classrooms right away. The overarching theme is that writing needs to be taught explicitly and practised well.
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Online CoursesLanguage Arts Online Course with Lyn Stone (PD338)
AUD $650.00 Add to cartThis engaging 18 hour online workshop covers developing literacy with students whose phonemic awareness and phonic knowledge have readied them for the next level.
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Online CoursesTutoring for Life Online Course (PD375)
AUD $90.00 Add to cartWe live in times where demand for tutoring is at an all-time high. We have a responsibility to make the delivery of extra support for struggling children the highest quality it can be. If you are considering taking up tutoring, this certificate will make you stand out from the crowd.
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Online CoursesPhonological Awareness Online (PD377)
AUD $45.00 Add to cartLearn about phonological awareness in this self-paced mini-course.
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Online CoursesIdentifying and Connecting Parts of Speech Online (PD389)
AUD $45.00 Add to cartGrammar beyond naming/doing/describing: Learn how Lyn and the Lifelong Literacy team introduce and practise parts of speech and syntax with their students.
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Online CoursesFluency Online (PD390)
AUD $45.00 Add to cartIn this mini-course, Lyn defines and explores reading and writing fluency. The composite parts are explained and exemplified.
Tutoring for Life Online – New course
We live in times where demand for tutoring is at an all-time high. We have a responsibility to make the delivery of extra support for struggling children the highest quality it can be.
Lyn would like to share her tips for successful tutoring sessions both online and face to face. All activities are aligned with the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning.
In this workshop we will cover:
- Memory and processing – what you can and can’t change
- How to build a tailor-made bridge to the curriculum for your student
- Carer coaching: Getting the most out of this valuable resource
- The importance of progress monitoring and feedback
- How words are the key to success
- A run through some recommended resources
Course outcomes:
- Improved confidence in your skill as a tutor
- Faster progress for your students
- Access to resources that work
- A certificate of completion that makes you stand out in the crowd
Learn more or register for the Tutoring for Life course
Lyn Stone’s Books
Language for Life Book by Lyn Stone: Where Linguistics Meets Teaching
Reading for Life Book by Lyn Stone: High Quality Literacy Instruction for All
Spelling for Life Book by Lyn Stone: Uncovering the Simplicity and Science of Spelling
School Consultation
We have spent many years consulting to schools throughout Australia. It gives us great pleasure to watch them go from good to great. Learn more about our school consultation service.
The video below outlines our role. Do get in touch if you would like to book a consultation.