# Worried About Your Child’s NAPLAN Reading Results? You’re Not Alone

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/family/school/naplan-results-reading-eggs/
- Published: 2025-06-16T13:10:26+10:00
- Author: Lenz

With just a couple of months to go before the 2025 NAPLAN results are out, the spotlight’s
back on Australia’s literacy struggles.

Last year’s results showed one in three students didn’t meet basic literacy benchmarks.
But let’s be honest, learning to read doesn’t just happen at school.

For many families, the real reading happens at home, and it can be a bit of a challenge.

[⌊Mother and daughter reading a book together on bed for naplan reading help⌉⌊Mother
and daughter reading a book together on bed for naplan reading help⌉[

More and more Aussie parents are saying they feel unsure about how to help their
kids with reading. While most are keen as mustard to support their child’s learning,
over half admit they’re not quite sure what actually works.

And here’s a bit of a worry: fewer families are reading aloud to their little ones
these days.

A [recent report from Nielsen and HarperCollins found that only 41% of kids aged 0-4 are being read to regularly.](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/apr/30/most-parents-dont-enjoy-reading-to-their-children-survey-suggests)

That’s a big, missed opportunity, especially since reading together is one of the
easiest (and most enjoyable) ways to build early literacy skills.

But here’s the good news – helping your child become a confident reader doesn’t 
mean turning your lounge room into a classroom.

It’s all about understanding how kids learn to read and using simple, everyday strategies
that actually make a difference.

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> _“Teaching your child to read doesn’t mean drilling the alphabet or memorising
> word lists,” _says Sara Leman, literacy expert and educator at [ABC Reading Eggs](https://readingeggs.com.au/).
> _“Reading is a skill that’s built over time and it starts with five key building
> blocks that all work together.”_

So, what should parents focus on? Here are five essential skills every child needs
to become a confident and fluent reader and how parents can support them at home:

**Phonemic Awareness**

Kids need to hear and play with sounds. Try rhyming games or “I spy” to build awareness
of how words break down into individual sounds.

**Phonics**

This is where the magic happens – connecting letters to sounds. Play word-building
games and read with your child to help them sound out and read new words independently.

**Vocabulary**

Talk, talk, talk! Talk often, and about everything! Conversations during car rides,
dinner, or even grocery shopping help build a rich vocabulary.

[⌊Father assisting young boy with reading skills using a tablet at home⌉⌊Father 
assisting young boy with reading skills using a tablet at home⌉[

**Fluency**

Reading aloud with expression and encouraging repeat readings of favourite books
help children read smoothly and confidently.

**Comprehension**

Ask simple questions about the story, the characters, or what your child thinks 
might happen next. It helps turn reading into understanding.

> _“Parents don’t need to be teachers. They just need tools and strategies that 
> actually work,” _says Leman.
> _“That’s what Reading Eggs is designed for. It turns these research-backed methods
> into fun, bite-sized lessons that kids love and parents can trust.”_

## To help families take that first step, 󠀁[Reading Eggs](https://readingeggs.com.au/)󠁿 is offering two exciting EOFY deals.

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From 10th June to 1st July, families can access **50% off an annual subscription
to ABC Reading Eggs and ABC Mathseeds** — just $113.99 (valued at $227).

[The offer can be claimed here ](http://readingeggs.com.au/eofy23)

That’s not it – the ABC Reading Eggs Bookshop is also joining in on the EOFY fun.
From 10th June to 30th June, families can enjoy 25% off all full-priced items, including
educational workbooks and activity packs that complement the online programs.

[Shop the sale at Reading Eggs ](https://readingeggsshop.com.au/)

With NAPLAN results soon to hit headlines again, it’s a timely reminder that improving
literacy outcomes starts with strong foundations, at home and in the classroom.

Just 15 minutes a day on Reading Eggs can give kids the head start they need, and
help parents feel more confident every step of the way. 

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 Lenz

 Lenz Libres has been part of the Stay At Home Mum team since 2015 and is now its
General Manager. She has a degree in Development Communication, majoring in Journalism,
from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, and once worked as a news reporter for
SunStar Cagayan de Oro. These days, Lenz helps look after SAHM’s content, marketing
and brand partnerships, while writing practical guides on family life, home, money,
wellbeing and the many small things that make life run a little more smoothly. She
likes useful information, clear writing and a healthy amount of humour, because 
nobody needs another article that makes everyday life feel harder than it already
is.

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