Start transforming your literacy classroom!
Sizzling Starts is the ultra-simple Step that brings the fun,
creativity and enthusiasm to every literacy lesson.
(Yep, even if you’ve got a ‘tricky’ class!)
Sign up for our FREE Starter account to get everything you need to learn and roll out Sizzling Starts in your classroom.
You’ll see the power (and fun!) of the Seven Steps approach in your very first week.
Why should I try Seven Steps?
Because almost daily, we hear from educators who are seeing incredible turnarounds in writing culture and results in their classrooms and schools, thanks to Seven Steps. From once-reluctant writers clamouring to share their work … and overwhelmed teachers with a newfound passion for teaching writing … to underachieving schools that have turned their NAPLAN writing data into gold. The Seven Steps approach works. And it can work for you, too.
What about the rest of literacy?
Research shows that integrating reading, writing, speaking and listening improves literacy outcomes. Seven Steps makes these links explicit and provides students’ with lots of opportunities to develop these essential skills.
As a result students’ reading comprehension and oral language skills improve as well as their writing abilities.
How do I try it for free?
To help as many teachers as we can share the sheer joy of writing with their students, we’ve made Step 2: Sizzling Starts free.
It’s quick and easy to get started …
- Click on the button below to sign up for a free Starter account.
- Get instant access to the Step 2: Sizzling Starts modules for all text types – narrative, persuasive and informative.
- Find everything you need in the modules: short training videos, classroom PowerPoints, exemplars, lesson plans, activities, assessment tools and more.
- Download the handout and follow the simple implementation guide.
Why start with Step 2?
It might seem like an unusual place to start, but trust us – Step 2: Sizzling Starts is the perfect way to spark those ‘aha!’ moments that get students excited about both writing and reading.
Quick wins trigger happy brain chemicals, making kids eager to write – and read – more. The more they do, the more they understand the techniques, the better they get, and the cycle continues … you get the picture!
Can I hear more about Sizzling Starts first?
Sizzling Starts is so popular we trademarked it! But if it’s new to you, get the lowdown on this game-changing Step here.
How long can I access Sizzling Starts?
We recommend you allow 2–4 weeks to roll Sizzling Starts out in your classroom. But you can access the Step 2: Sizzling Starts modules for as long as you need them. When you’re ready to move on to the next Step, the full program is available with a Seven Steps membership.
What’s next after Sizzling Starts?
Sizzling Starts is just the beginning! To keep up the momentum in your classroom, continue rolling out the program with a Seven Steps membership. Subscriptions start from as little as $15 per month. Explore your options here.
"I can’t express how passionate I am about the Seven Steps program. The impact on students’ skills and enthusiasm for writing has been transformative."
"When we read various texts, my students consistently point out the writing techniques they’ve learned from the Seven Steps. They identify elements such as a Sizzling Start or the use of Show, Don’t Tell in the texts, showcasing their improved understanding of writing and their ability to analyse and appreciate the craft of authors."
"The difference in my students’ writing has been outstanding. My class now cheers when I tell them it's writing time! Thank you for changing the way I teach writing."