A great starting point for any child learning to read. Can be used alongside the One A Day English Curriculum, or as a stand alone hands-on curriculum.

The Happy Days Living Literacy Approach is a gentle, story-rich Foundation English curriculum designed to help young children develop confidence in reading and writing through meaningful, repeated exposure rather than pressure or rushed instruction. Built around the Living Literacy approach, this curriculum recognises that children learn best when literacy is naturally woven into everyday life through stories, conversations, play, hands-on experiences and purposeful practice.

Instead of relying on lengthy formal lessons, children are introduced to letters, sounds and early reading skills through carefully planned alphabet chunks that allow them to begin building real words from the very beginning. Each unit combines explicit phonics instruction with practical activities, worksheets, notebook prompts and games that reinforce learning in a calm, enjoyable and developmentally appropriate way.

The 121-page curriculum follows a flexible structure, allowing families to complete approximately one hour of literacy each dayusing any combination of core lessons, notebook activities, hands-on learning or game worksheets. There is no single prescribed pathway. Parents are encouraged to adapt the curriculum to suit their child's readiness, interests and learning style while continually revisiting literacy concepts through gentle repetition.

Throughout the year, students develop foundational skills in phonological awareness, letter and sound knowledge, handwriting, blending, segmenting, early reading, vocabulary, oral language, comprehension and beginning writing. Rich literature, meaningful conversations and real-life literacy experiences remain at the heart of every lesson, helping children understand that reading is more than a school subject—it is a lifelong tool for communication, discovery and enjoyment.

Aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 (Foundation English), Living Literacy provides a balanced foundation across the Language, Literature and Literacy strands while maintaining a warm, low-pressure philosophy that nurtures capable, confident and joyful readers.

Living Literacy isn't about rushing children to read. It's about surrounding them with words, gently teaching one step at a time, and knowing that confidence grows through stories, connection and consistent exposure.

The Happy Days Foundation Full PDF Curriculum is everything you need for the entire year in one beautiful, open-and-go homeschool program designed to make early learning feel calm, purposeful and achievable. Fully aligned with Australian Curriculum Version 9 outcomes, this curriculum provides a gentle but structured pathway through key Foundation learning areas, giving families confidence that their child is covering essential skills in a meaningful way.

What’s Included in the Foundation Curriculum Pack:

• 20-Page Visual Arts Unit

• One A Day Front Cover

• One A Day Back Cover

The Happy Days Foundation Full PDF Curriculum is everything you need for the entire year in one beautiful, open-and-go homeschool program designed to make early learning feel calm, purposeful and achievable. Fully aligned with Australian Curriculum Version 9 outcomes, this curriculum provides a gentle but structured pathway through key Foundation learning areas, giving families confidence that their child is covering essential skills in a meaningful way.

What’s Included in the Foundation Curriculum Pack:

• 25-Page Health & Wellbeing Unit

• One A Day Front Cover

• One A Day Back Cover

The Happy Days Foundation / Kindergarten Full PDF Curriculum is everything you need for the entire year in one beautiful, open-and-go homeschool program designed to make early learning feel calm, purposeful and achievable. Fully aligned with Australian Curriculum Version 9 outcomes, this curriculum provides a gentle but structured pathway through key Foundation learning areas, giving families confidence that their child is covering essential skills in a meaningful way.

What’s Included in the Foundation Curriculum Pack

• Foundation History & Geography (HASS) Combined Curriculum (25 pages)

What’s Included in the Foundation Curriculum Pack

• Foundation Maths Curriculum (52 pages)

The Happy Days Foundation Full PDF Curriculum is everything you need for the entire year in one beautiful, open-and-go homeschool program designed to make early learning feel calm, purposeful and achievable. Fully aligned with Australian Curriculum Version 9 outcomes, this curriculum provides a gentle but structured pathway through key Foundation learning areas, giving families confidence that their child is covering essential skills in a meaningful way.

Included in this 106 page PDF download:

• Foundation English & Science Combined Curriculum (75 pages).

• Handwriting Practice (29 pages)

• Front Cover - One A Day Kindergarten

• Back Cover - One A Day Kindergarten

Created for real homeschool days, this curriculum blends hands-on, kinaesthetic activities with purposeful workbook tasks, literacy-rich learning, read-aloud opportunities, creative projects and practical real-life experiences. Children are encouraged to move, explore, build, draw, talk, listen, investigate and record their learning in simple, age-appropriate ways.

Rather than relying on endless worksheets, the program is streamlined and parent-friendly, with clear lessons, adorable low-ink designs and activities that support natural learning rhythms. It uses a literacy-based approach in parts, helping children develop a love of books while building early reading, writing, speaking, listening and comprehension skills through stories, discussion and meaningful connection.

Perfect for families wanting a complete Foundation curriculum that is gentle, beautiful and easy to follow, this program offers a lovely balance of structure, creativity, hands-on discovery and workbook-based evidence for homeschool records.