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NewsMaker from $8.00 ex GST
NewsMaker is a video news-making tool to help provide students an easy, affordable, and fun platform to practice writing, speaking, and presentation skills. A tool to practice language skills NewsMaker provides students an easy, affordable, and fun platform to practice language skills – Writing and Reading, Speaking and Listening, Representing and Viewing. Use across curriculum NewsMaker is neither grade-level specific nor content-area specific. It is a tool to help students improve their communication skills while mastering content in any subject area. Create for a real audience With NewsMaker, students take on the role of news anchor and producer, creating their own story for a real audience. Self Assessment and Self Learning With the help of rubrics, NewsMaker provides individual student with immediate feedback for self-assessment of performance and it also facilitates peer critiquing, especially in the area of oral skills. NewsMaker Project A NewsMaker project is made up of segments. Each segment can be of the following types: Webcam Recording, Voiceover Image, Voiceover Video, Trailer, Text Insert and Video Insert. Portfolio Students can upload and share their published videos on the Newsmaker.tv website, and at the same time, they are creating a portfolio of their works over time. Teachers can conveniently access and assess students’ videos anytime, anywhere. Installing NewsMaker Available on Windows 7, 8 and 10 as well as iOS (for iPad). Academic License NewsMaker is available to schools on annual subscription. License includes both school and home use. Please contact us if you are interested in NewsMaker academic license.

Why Speaking & Listening Skills Matter

Oral language development plays a critical role in children’s overall learning. Strong speaking and listening skills support:

Vocabulary growth and language comprehension

Social interaction and collaboration

Confidence and self-expression

Early literacy development

Classroom engagement and participation

Children who can communicate effectively are better prepared to engage with learning across all subject areas.

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What Are Speaking & Listening Resources?

Speaking and listening resources are tools and materials designed to support the development of oral language skills through discussion, play, storytelling and active listening. Rather than focusing on written tasks, these resources encourage children to practise language in meaningful, interactive ways.

Within this collection, you’ll find resources that support:

Listening and attention skills

Turn-taking and conversation

Vocabulary building

Storytelling and narrative development

Questioning and responding

These resources are ideal for both structured teaching and open-ended language exploration.

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Designed for Early Learning, EYLF & Primary Classrooms

Every product in this collection is selected with real classroom use in mind and aligns naturally with:

The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Foundation and primary English curriculum outcomes

Oral language and communication goals

Resources are suitable for use in play-based learning environments, small-group activities and whole-class discussions.

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Flexible Use Across Learning Environments

Speaking and listening resources can be used in:

Early learning centres and preschools

Foundation and primary classrooms

Literacy intervention programs

Small-group language support

Inclusive and support learning settings

Their adaptability allows educators to support a wide range of learners and communication needs.

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Supporting Whole-Child Development

Through purposeful speaking and listening activities, children develop:

Confidence to express ideas and opinions

Active listening and empathy

Social and collaborative skills

Language structure and vocabulary

Emotional awareness and self-regulation

These skills support not only academic success, but also positive relationships and wellbeing.

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Practical, Classroom-Ready Resources for Educators

We understand that educators need resources that are easy to implement and engaging for students. That’s why the speaking and listening resources in this collection are chosen to be:

Easy to integrate into daily routines

Suitable for group and individual activities

Durable for repeated classroom use

Engaging for a wide range of ages and abilities

Educators can focus on facilitating meaningful conversations rather than managing complex materials.

Why Choose Sammat Education for Speaking & Listening Resources?

Australian-owned and operated

Education specialists with classroom experience

School and centre-friendly purchasing, including purchase orders

Trusted by educators across early learning and primary settings

Our resources are selected to support real learning outcomes and confident communication.

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