GROUNDED IN THE SCIENCE OF READING
Where children
build writing confidence
step by step.
Children trace letters, drag sounds into spelling boxes, learn grammar, build sentences, and write by hand — all with gentle, step-by-step feedback that meets them where they are.
Discover Our Approach
A Calm Space to Learn
No flashy games, no distracting leaderboards — just a focused, friendly environment where every child can concentrate on what matters: developing writing, spelling, and handwriting skills.
One Thing at a Time
Each activity focuses on a single skill so children aren't overwhelmed. They finish one step, feel good about it, then move to the next.
- Clean, uncluttered screens that keep focus on the task
- No points, timers, or competitive pressure
- Badges that celebrate real learning milestones
Comfortable for Everyone
Every child learns differently. RethinkLit adapts to sensory preferences so the screen never gets in the way of learning.
- Dark mode for children who find bright screens difficult
- Volume and audio controls for sound-sensitive learners
- Personalised avatars that children can make their own
Backed by Research
Every activity is grounded in research on how children learn to write and spell.
- Systematic phonics and phonemic awareness
- Structured "I Do – We Do – You Do" scaffolding
- Aligned with Australian curriculum expectations
Handwriting that's Actually Taught
Letter Lab guides children stroke by stroke with a clear "I Do, We Do, You Do" structure. Three-zone lined paper shows exactly where each letter sits, and every stroke is modelled before the child tries it themselves.
Spelling, One Sound at a Time
In Word Lab, children break words into their sounds and drag each phoneme into place. They learn that spelling isn't memorising letters — it's knowing which sound goes where, and which pattern spells it.
One Clear Picture of Progress
Parents and teachers see the same thing — not just scores, but which sounds a child is confident with and which patterns they're still working on. The same clear view at home and in the classroom means everyone can support the child with the same language.
Built for the Whole Team
Whether you're a parent at home, a teacher in the classroom, or leading a whole school — RethinkLit fits into how you already work
For Students
- Trace letters, spell words, build sentences, and learn grammar with instant feedback
- Explore spelling through sounds, patterns, and word meaning in Word Lab
- Sort words, spot parts of speech, and fix sentences in Grammar Lab
- Listen to words and sentences, then practise writing them by hand
- Choose an avatar, pick a background, and make the space their own
- Earn badges and celebrate real progress across every module
For Parents
- See exactly which sounds and letters your child is confident with
- Easy-to-read reports that show real progress, not just scores
- Activities your child can do at home to reinforce school learning
- Confidence that the approach is grounded in literacy research
- A platform that's simple for children to use independently
For Teachers
- See real-time progress across your class
- Get students started in seconds with printable QR codes
- Manage classes, groups, and individual students in one place
- Get clear insights to guide your teaching
- Designed in line with Science of Reading principles and Australian classroom needs
For Schools
- Manage all teachers, classes, and students from one dashboard
- Import students in bulk and organise into classes instantly
- School-wide reporting to track progress across year levels
- Strong privacy controls — student data stays with you
- Simple billing with one subscription for the whole school
How Children Learn with RethinkLit
Six modules that support children from early letter formation through to grammar, sentence building, and paragraph writing
Letter Lab
Children watch a letter being formed, trace over it with guidance, then write it on their own — building confidence from the very first stroke.
Word Lab
Drag sounds into boxes to spell words, discover spelling patterns, build words from prefixes and suffixes, and unlock Word Detective to spot tricky errors.
Grammar Lab
Sort words into parts of speech, spot grammar patterns in sentences, fix run-ons, and learn sentence types — building the knowledge that makes writing stronger.
Sentence Builder
Start with a simple sentence, then drag and drop word cards to make it longer and more interesting — adding describing words, joining ideas, and building expression.
Writing Studio
Older students move from reading a model paragraph to writing their own — step by step, until they're composing independently with confidence.
Listen & Write
Children listen to a word or sentence, then write it by hand. Every letter is checked, and if they get stuck, a quick phoneme activity helps before they try again.
Ready to See Your Child's Writing Grow?
Whether you're a parent looking for at-home practice, a teacher supporting writing in the classroom, or a school exploring structured literacy tools, we'd love to show you how RethinkLit works.