Free Online Learning Modules
Pre-recorded webinars delivering high-quality professional learning on structured literacy
NEW
FOR
2026!
Quick Links: Modules 1-3 | Modules 4-7
COMING SOON!
This year we are launching a series of pre-recorded webinars comprising seven online learning modules covering the Why, What and How of teaching through a structured approach to literacy using Sunshine Decodable readers, followed by practical tips for teachers. Presented by Jude Tabuteau, they are based on the highly successful in-person workshops Jude has presented for Sunshine Books.
Who are they for?
- Literacy Leads
- Primary Teachers
- Learning Assistants
- Beginning Teachers
- Teachers returning after a break
What are the key benefits?
- Can be worked through at any convenient time at own pace
- Manageable sections of learning
- Invaluable to all schools that are using Sunshine Decodable resources in their classrooms
- Inclusion of teaching and assessment videos to support learning
- Appropriate for staff meetings, syndicate meetings and for individual staff members
- Opportunity for those who can’t attend an in-person workshop to access the same high-quality professional learning
The details
- Each free online learning module is approx 40–60 mins.
- Modules are cumulative and assume prior knowledge from earlier modules, so must be done in order.
- Each module is supported by a detailed downloadable Handbook.
- You will be able to register for online learning modules on this page once they are released. Sign up to Sunshine Scoop, our newsletter, to keep informed.
Online Learning Modules 1–3 – Cracking the Alphabetic Code
These modules are based on Sunshine’s in-person Workshop 1
Read, Write and Spell with Mastery – Implementing a Systematic, Synthetic Phonics Approach
1 – Why must we change our approach to teaching reading?
- The History of Reading
- The Science of Reading
- The Science of Learning
2 – What must we change in how we teach reading?
- Balanced Literacy
- Predictive vs Decodable Texts – Text Analysis
- Balanced Literacy vs Structured Literacy(™)
- The Building Blocks of Reading and Writing
- Components of a Literacy Block – Explicit Teaching of New Skills and Knowledge
3 – How do we bridge the gap from research to practice?
- Elements and Principles of a Structured Literacy Approach in Practice
- Sunshine Phonics Decodable Program Decodable Books
- Sunshine Online Decodable Library
Online Learning Modules 4–7 – Structured Literacy in the Classroom
These modules are based on Sunshine’s in-person Workshop 2
Practical Tips for Teachers – For teachers who understand the why and what of structured literacy
4 – Review & assessment
- Key Aspects of the Science of Reading and Learning
- Assessment Tools – Notice, Recognise, Respondng
5 – Practical application – I know, I understand, I do (Part 1)
- Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
- Alphabetic Principle & Articulation of Pure Sounds
- Decoding – Orthographic Mapping, Set for Variability
- Encoding – Segmenting, Spelling, Sentence Dictation
6 – Practical application – I know, I understand, I do (Part 2)
- Vocabulary – Oral Language, 3 Tiers, Syllable Types and Morphemes
- Syntax – Sentence Types (Simple, Compound, Complex)
- Fluency – Accuracy, Rate, Expression (prosody)
7 – Setting yourself up for success
- High Leverage Practices
- Encouraging Engagement Opportunities, Using Reading Road, Reading Road AI Tutor, Reading Adventures and Next Steps Decodables