SCHWA resources are developed by practising classroom teachers to support high-quality structured literacy instruction. The lead content developer, Simon, is a current primary teacher with nearly 20 years’ experience teaching Year 5–8 students. He has completed professional development in structured literacy and has extensively trialled and refined the SCHWA resources in his own classroom to ensure they are practical, effective, and classroom-ready.

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Each SCHWA text is deliberately aligned to structured literacy concepts and includes a minimum of 15 targeted list words. The texts feature rich, engaging language, integrated comprehension support, and a glossary to extend vocabulary, making them suitable for learners working at Levels 3 and 4 of the New Zealand Curriculum. Extension activities such as word finds and crosswords are also provided to reinforce learning.

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The resources are designed for flexible classroom use, whether across different reading groups, whole-class shared reading, or as exemplars for writing instruction. Programmes such as TWITS (This Week in Time) support collaborative discussion and shared inquiry, while the accompanying writing units align with the refreshed curriculum and reduce planning demands for teachers, supporting students who are working towards, meeting, or exceeding curriculum expectations.