Seven packs: Prep, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. Each pack is 23 printable pages, in A4 PDF.
Holiday learning that feels like holiday fun.
These printable packs take children through the places Australian families actually go: the beach, the outback, the city, the bush, the backyard BBQ and the rainy-day cubby. There is one pack for each year level, Prep to Year 6, so the reading and writing suit your child or class.
Each pack is designed to be easy to read. The text is large and left-aligned, with plenty of space. Every word card shows the vowels in red. Stories for Prep to Year 3 are written one sentence per line. Every writing page has a small word bank, so children can focus on their ideas instead of worrying about spelling.
They are made with dyslexic learners in mind and work well for any child.
What's inside every pack
Six holiday themes: Beach, Outback, City, Bush and Camping, Family and BBQ, Backyard and Rainy Day
Word cards with the vowels in red
A short Australian story for each theme, with two questions
A writing and drawing page for each theme, with a word bank
Go-and-do ideas for each theme, plus an at-home idea for families who can't get out
My Holiday Plan and a Holiday Passport to stamp
A Stay Safe page (sun, water, BBQ, fire, bush, outback and city)
A two-page holiday diary
Holiday Spotter bingo
A postcard to draw and write
A Holiday Champion certificate
Instructions for grown-ups
US Letter and A4 PDFs
How the levels differ
| Level | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|
| Prep | Very short sentences, one per line | Draw, and write one word or sentence |
| Year 1 | Short sentences, one per line | Draw, and write two sentences |
| Year 2 | A short story, one sentence per line | Three sentences using "because", "and" or "then" |
| Year 3 | A longer story with new vocabulary | A paragraph with describing words |
| Year 4 | A paragraph with topic words | Explain, plan and describe |
| Year 5 | Fact-based text with richer vocabulary | Brochures, blog posts and persuasive writing |
| Year 6 | Longer text with abstract words | Persuasive writing, itineraries and codes of conduct |
For parents
Keep reading and writing going over the holidays without a battle.
Short sessions, any theme in any order, and no wrong way to do it.
Go-and-do ideas turn real outings into talking points, and an at-home idea covers every rainy day.
Easy to read for a child who finds reading hard, and fun for every child.
Print only what you need, for your own children.
For teachers
A ready-made holiday or end-of-term pack for each year level, Prep to Year 6.
Differentiated by level: the reading, vocabulary and writing tasks step up from Prep to Year 6.
Word cards with red vowels, one-sentence-per-line stories (Prep to Year 3) and word banks support students who struggle with reading and spelling, without singling them out.
Works for a whole class, a small group, a reading intervention group, or as a take-home pack.
The Single teacher licence covers your own classroom and the School licence covers your school.
How to use it
Print what you need. Pick any theme in any order. Read the story out loud together first, then let your child read it. Try a go-and-do idea on your next outing. There is no wrong order, and your child does not have to finish it all.
Please note: This pack is a practice resource. It is not a replacement for specialist teaching.
### FAQs
Is it only for children with dyslexia?
No. It is made with dyslexia-friendly features, which help many children, but any child can use it.
Which level should I choose?
Choose the year your child is in or has just finished. If they are working below or above that, choose the level that feels comfortable to read.
Can I print it on A4?
Yes.
Do I need to print it all?
No. Print only the pages you need.
Can I share it with other families or classes?
No. Each licence is for the purchaser only. See the licence page at the back of the pack. There are Family, Single teacher and School licences.
Do the activities need special equipment?
No. Pencils, crayons and a few things from around the house are enough.
Seven packs: Prep, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. Each pack is 23 printable pages, in A4 PDF.
Holiday learning that feels like holiday fun.
These printable packs take children through the places Australian families actually go: the beach, the outback, the city, the bush, the backyard BBQ and the rainy-day cubby. There is one pack for each year level, Prep to Year 6, so the reading and writing suit your child or class.
Each pack is designed to be easy to read. The text is large and left-aligned, with plenty of space. Every word card shows the vowels in red. Stories for Prep to Year 3 are written one sentence per line. Every writing page has a small word bank, so children can focus on their ideas instead of worrying about spelling.
They are made with dyslexic learners in mind and work well for any child.
What's inside every pack
Six holiday themes: Beach, Outback, City, Bush and Camping, Family and BBQ, Backyard and Rainy Day
Word cards with the vowels in red
A short Australian story for each theme, with two questions
A writing and drawing page for each theme, with a word bank
Go-and-do ideas for each theme, plus an at-home idea for families who can't get out
My Holiday Plan and a Holiday Passport to stamp
A Stay Safe page (sun, water, BBQ, fire, bush, outback and city)
A two-page holiday diary
Holiday Spotter bingo
A postcard to draw and write
A Holiday Champion certificate
Instructions for grown-ups
US Letter and A4 PDFs
How the levels differ
| Level | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|
| Prep | Very short sentences, one per line | Draw, and write one word or sentence |
| Year 1 | Short sentences, one per line | Draw, and write two sentences |
| Year 2 | A short story, one sentence per line | Three sentences using "because", "and" or "then" |
| Year 3 | A longer story with new vocabulary | A paragraph with describing words |
| Year 4 | A paragraph with topic words | Explain, plan and describe |
| Year 5 | Fact-based text with richer vocabulary | Brochures, blog posts and persuasive writing |
| Year 6 | Longer text with abstract words | Persuasive writing, itineraries and codes of conduct |
For parents
Keep reading and writing going over the holidays without a battle.
Short sessions, any theme in any order, and no wrong way to do it.
Go-and-do ideas turn real outings into talking points, and an at-home idea covers every rainy day.
Easy to read for a child who finds reading hard, and fun for every child.
Print only what you need, for your own children.
For teachers
A ready-made holiday or end-of-term pack for each year level, Prep to Year 6.
Differentiated by level: the reading, vocabulary and writing tasks step up from Prep to Year 6.
Word cards with red vowels, one-sentence-per-line stories (Prep to Year 3) and word banks support students who struggle with reading and spelling, without singling them out.
Works for a whole class, a small group, a reading intervention group, or as a take-home pack.
The Single teacher licence covers your own classroom and the School licence covers your school.
How to use it
Print what you need. Pick any theme in any order. Read the story out loud together first, then let your child read it. Try a go-and-do idea on your next outing. There is no wrong order, and your child does not have to finish it all.
Please note: This pack is a practice resource. It is not a replacement for specialist teaching.
### FAQs
Is it only for children with dyslexia?
No. It is made with dyslexia-friendly features, which help many children, but any child can use it.
Which level should I choose?
Choose the year your child is in or has just finished. If they are working below or above that, choose the level that feels comfortable to read.
Can I print it on A4?
Yes.
Do I need to print it all?
No. Print only the pages you need.
Can I share it with other families or classes?
No. Each licence is for the purchaser only. See the licence page at the back of the pack. There are Family, Single teacher and School licences.
Do the activities need special equipment?
No. Pencils, crayons and a few things from around the house are enough.
