Explorers – Expanding Literacy Knowledge
Explorers – Expanding Literacy Knowledge
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This free trial gives you access to the first workshop in Hub 3, which includes a total of 8 Structured Literacy workshops created and taught by a New Zealand educator.
To begin your free trial and access this workshop, simply add it to your cart and complete the checkout process (no payment required).
In this introductory workshop, your child will:
✔ Review the name and sounds of the letters in the alphabet and common digraphs e.g. 'sh'
✔ Recognise and apply the long vowel split digraph 'a_e' as seen in words like 'same' and 'blame'
✔ Apply this new skill when reading and writing isolated words and complete sentences
About Hub 3 - Explorers
The Explorers Hub is designed for children aged 5 - 10 years who have already mastered basic sounds and digraphs and are ready to expand their understanding of how letters work together to form more complex words. This hub introduces long vowel sounds and letter teams, helping your child advance their reading and writing skills.
Each of the 8 workshops builds on the previous one, reinforcing literacy through structured, evidence-based learning to improve fluency and confidence. The content in this hub is designed to align with the second year of schooling under The New Zealand Curriculum.
What Your Child Will Learn
✔ Recognise and apply long vowel sounds and letter teams.
✔ Read and write words with more complex spelling patterns.
✔ Develop confidence in reading and writing full sentences.
✔ Strengthen fluency by practising new sounds in structured lessons.
Everything You Get With the Hub
✔10 workshops with lifetime access.
✔ Led by literacy educators.
✔ Aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.
✔ Based on proven Structured Literacy approach.
✔ Includes real examples you can follow at home.
✔ Only 45 minutes per workshop.
✔ Lifetime access to all workshops.
✔ Understand how your child learns to read and write.
Is This the Right Hub for My Child?
To check if your child is ready for this hub, try this simple quiz.
Continue the Learning Journey
If you enjoy the free trial and would like to continue to help your child progress, you can purchase Hub 3- Explorers at any time.
It’s a one-time purchase that gives you full-time access to all 8 workshops.
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Hub FAQs
How long do I have access to a hub?
You have lifetime access to all workshops in the hub(s) you purchase.
What resources come with the hubs?
- 7 - 10 Interactive workshops (30-45 minutes each).
- Engaging self-paced video workshops taught by a New Zealand Literacy expert
- Printable Word Whizz paper to help structure the lesson during the writing component.
How long does each workshop take?
Each workshop takes around 40 minutes, but every child is different—some may take longer or shorter.
What is my role as a parent or tutor?
We recommend that an adult actively supports their child’s learning. This helps you understand their progress and guide them when needed. Parents, grandparents, and tutors can all benefit from learning alongside children!
What device do I need?
We recommend using a laptop, computer, or iPad for the best experience. An iPhone or small-screen device is not suitable.
Do I need to download any software?
No downloads are required! Workshops are delivered via an online link. After purchasing, you'll receive a link to access your hub(s).
How does Word Whizz help children with learning difficulties like dyslexia?
Our Structured Literacy approach is research-based and highly effective for children with dyslexia. It provides:
- Step-by-step, systematic teaching
- Repeated practice at different levels (letters, sounds, words, and sentences)
- Unlimited access to workshops so children can revisit lessons as needed
Research shows children with dyslexia may need 3-4 times more practice than their peers, which is why we offer ongoing access to all workshops.