What is ReadingWillow?

ReadingWillow is a Science of Reading-backed daily literacy program for Australian students in Years 6–12. In just 15 minutes a day, it builds durable reading comprehension, vocabulary, and sentence-level writing skills necessary for NAPLAN, selective school exams, and general academic success.

How does the daily inbox delivery work?

Daily structured literacy lessons drop directly into the student's or parent's email. Every lesson contains a high-interest article with Tier 2 vocabulary hover tooltips, a comprehension check, and a structured writing expression prompt. Streaks, progress charts, and billing are easily managed via the Parent Portal.

How much does the Parent Plan cost?

You can start on the Free Plan for a basic daily routine. The full Parent Plan is $5 AUD per student per month, which unlocks all daily reading, vocabulary, and active writing tasks. Sibling seats can be dynamically added or modified anytime in the portal.

Is there a plan for classrooms and schools?

Yes, our School Plan starts at $2 AUD per student seat per month, billed in 25-seat blocks ($50 AUD/month), which supports scalable student onboarding, CSV imports, standard printable PDFs, and multiple teacher portal logins.

Build Daily 15-Minute Reading Habits for Academic Success

Science of Reading-backed daily reading, vocabulary, and written expression for Years 6–12. Fully aligned to the Australian Curriculum v9.0, built for NAPLAN, selective school success, and beyond.

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Targeted Learning Pathways

ResourcesDictionary, Blog and more

All Resources Dictionary & Thesaurus Word Lists Learning Games Blog

NAPLAN HubsPrep, tests & practice years Selective PrepExam prep & extension packs

LibraryStories, speeches & more

World News E-Books Poets PavilionNew English Narratives Persuasive Writing & Essays Historic Speeches Biography & Memoir Informational Texts Myths, Legends & Folklore

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Built for secondary school students

See the Platform in Action

15 Minutes a Day. Beautifully Formatted. Effortless to Track.

ReadingWillow delivers rich lessons directly to your child's inbox. You follow their compounding growth through a premium, zero-friction parent portal. Toggle the tabs below to explore the experience.

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Inbox Delivery

Preview Dynamic LessonsToggle to see how ReadingWillow scales in academic complexity.

From:ReadingWillow <lessons@readingwillow.com>

To: learner@inbox.com

Your Daily 15-Minute Focus: The Secret Language of Trees 🌳

Part 1: Daily Reading

Beneath the forest floor, trees are not isolated individuals; they form a complex, interconnected community. Through an intricate network of underground fungal threads, trees can nourish one another. When a healthy tree photosynthesises sugars, it actively transfers them to its dormant neighbours to keep them alive through the winter.

💡 Tip: Hover over the highlighted vocabulary words to view instant student-friendly definitions!

Part 2: Comprehension Check

According to the passage, how do trees under the forest floor support each other during winter?

15 minutes a day

A day is enough — daily micro-practice builds measurable literacy gains

Year 6–12

Choose subscription pricing for daily literacy lessons across every secondary year level

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Exam packs

Browse one-time practice packs purchased separately from monthly subscriptions

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Learning Games

Play quick word quests that turn vocabulary and comprehension practice into a win streak

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WHAT PARENTS NOTICE

Real outcomes parents see — usually within the first term.

ReadingWillow is built around daily consistency, not one-off effort. These are the changes families notice when their child reads and writes every day.

Vocabulary Growth

Their vocabulary will grow noticeably

Daily exposure to words in real reading context — not flashcard drills — is how vocabulary compounds. Parents consistently notice richer language within the first term.

Written Expression

You will see the difference in their writing

Every lesson includes a structured writing response. Over weeks, students write with more confidence, clearer structure, and less resistance. It shows in schoolwork too.

Daily Habit

It fits around your family life

15 minutes delivered to their inbox (or yours, via simple portal toggles). No scheduling, no driving, no worksheets to print. Start free, cancel anytime.

THE LEARNING PIPELINE

A clear picture of the daily rhythm.

Explore Parent Plan

1. The Reading Passage

A carefully selected, high-interest article aligned to years 6–12 levels.

Passage Preview:

“The ocean holds secrets of ancient thermal vents, where life thrives under immense hydrostatic pressure...”

2. The Vocabulary Focus

Critical Tier 2 vocabulary words highlighted with hover definitions.

Interactive Help:

hydrostatic (adj.) - Relating to or denoting the equilibrium of liquids and pressure.

3. The Structured Writing

A targeted sentence-level response utilizing the focus words.

Student Sentence:

“Deep-sea organisms adapt to the hydrostaticpressure by keeping their bodies soft...”

THE LEARNING LOOP

How ReadingWillow Works

A simple, daily routine that builds lasting literacy skills.

Email Arrives

Receive a tailored daily literacy lesson straight to the student's or parent's inbox.

15-Minute Focus

Students spend 15 focused minutes on reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing.

Track Progress

Log into the Parent Portal to monitor submissions, streaks, and overall growth.

The Inbox-To-Portal Pipeline Loop

Student Inbox View

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Daily Lesson Delivery

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📩 New Daily Task

Your Daily 15-Minute Focus: The Great Barrier Reef 🪸

Spanning over 2,300 kilometres, the Great Barrier Reef is an exquisite marine marvel. Warming sea temperatures threaten its delicate coral structures...

exquisite (adj.):

Extremely beautiful and delicate. Synonym: magnificent, superb.

Comprehension Question

What is the primary threat to the Reef according to today's passage?

A) Commercial deep sea shipping routes

B) Dynamic warming events & rising sea temperatures✓ Correct

Parent Portal View

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Student Profile

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Streak Active

Compounding Learning Habit

7-Day Consistent Streak

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Vocabulary Expansion

+14 Words Checked

Compounding literacy proficiency mapped to Australian v9.0 Curriculum

Simple steps to start learning

Step 01

Create Free Parent Account & Choose Grade (Years 6–12)

Step 02

Fast, Secure Checkout ($5/mo per child or start free)

Step 03

Lessons drop daily into their inbox while you track progress in the portal

Get Started (Free Trial)

LEARNING-HABIT FOCUSED

Built for busy students.

No endless apps to download. No boring, hour-long tutorials. Just one high-quality text delivered straight to your inbox daily. Complete it on the bus, on your phone, or at your desk in 15 minutes flat.

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Zero FrictionInbox to screen in 1 click

FOR SCHOOLS & TEACHERS

A structured literacy program for Australian students, built to scale across your school.

No teacher prep required. Grade-level lessons are delivered by email or print - ready to use as a daily starter, homework, or independent activity. NAPLAN-aligned reading, vocabulary, and writing skills built into every lesson.

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Prefer to evaluate first? Book a short school demo or request a 30-day class pilot before full rollout.

365

Lessons per year

7 Levels

Year 6 to Year 12

0 min

Teacher prep

$2/seat

Per student / month

FREE OR PAID

Start free, then move into fuller support when ready.

The free plan is an excellent starting point. The paid parent plans are for families who want a fuller daily literacy system with visible writing tasks, portal tracking, and personalized AI coaching.

Free Plan

$0free forever

Daily motivation and daily learning
Choose one grade level permanently
Delivered to learner or parent email
Permanently free — no credit card required
No AI writing reviews or diagnostics included

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Willow Scholar

$5 AUD/ student / month

Daily reading, vocabulary, sentence focus, and writing response
A repeatable daily task with visible writing practice
Parent portal for student and billing management
Add sibling seats later as your family grows
No AI writing reviews or diagnostics included

Start Scholar Plan

Willow Wordsmith

$10 AUD/ student / month

All features of our Scholar Plan included
5 AI writing coach evaluations per month
5 AI diagnostic PEEL essay scans per month
Real-time feedback on syntax, spelling, and cohesion
Unlocks interactive secondary arcade diagnostics

Start Wordsmith Plan