Entry 01 · On remedial philosophy
The problem is rarely the child.
A foundational note on what remedial work is actually for — and why most of the children referred to a remedial teacher don't need fixing.
— The Journal
Notes from the practice room.
Chelsi's writing on Foundation Phase teaching, philosophy, and the craft of remedial work — slow on purpose.
By Chelsi Cryer · Bellavista-trained · BA Education · SACE registered
— 01 / Latest writing
Three entries to begin.
Entry 02 · On phonics
Slow on purpose: a case for systematic synthetic phonics.
Why a child who has stalled on reading often hasn't seen the structure beneath the words — and how a slow, structured phonics route gets them moving again.
Entry 03 · On number sense
Why digits arrive last.
Foundation Phase number sense isn't about memorising digits. A short note on the order children actually need them in — quantity first, picture second, digit last.
— 02 / More coming
Written when the practice teaches her something new.
Chelsi writes when the practice teaches her something new — usually once a season. New entries land here first.
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— From the practice room
From the practice room, occasionally.
A small, slow archive. Three entries to begin. The next one when it's ready.