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Spelling City<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

First to Second\/Third Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vocabulary Spelling City\u2019s online spelling and vocabulary games explore vocabulary, spelling, phonics and aspects of writing.\u00a0 Games can be paired with teachers’ word lists to give relevant vocabulary practice.\u00a0 Printable materials to accompany some of the activities are also available.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sumdog<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early to Fourth Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sumdog has enabled free access to all maths, spelling and grammar activities. Sumdog Grammar provides in-depth reporting to identify grammar and vocabulary gaps and set challenges that support pupils to address them. You can adapt the order of skills and grammar practice to fit your own lesson plan, setting assessments and challenges that directly target the grammar and vocabulary needs of your pupils.\u00a0 Sumdog Spelling helps struggling learners improve their literacy proficiency by engaging them to practise with online gamified learning and real voices. Sumdog will choose words, or you can create your own custom word lists for pupils.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Twinkl<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early to Fourth Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Access to PowerPoints, worksheets and assessments.\u00a0 Teachers can take advantage of full membership for one month, more info here: <\/span>https:\/\/www.twinkl.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-utilise-twinkl-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown-a-guide-for-schools<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This resource will also support the development of other curricular areas.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Literacy Shed<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

First to Fourth Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Literacy Shed is home to a wide range of visual resources suitable for use in schools.\u00a0 The \u2018sheds\u2019 are broadly thematic e.g \u2018The Inspiration Shed\u2019 and \u2018The Story Starter Shed\u2019 and can be linked to class topics.\u00a0 Resources accompany each film and can be used in stand-alone literacy lessons, can form the\u00a0basis for a whole literacy unit or can support literacy units that you already\u00a0have in place.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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BBC Bitesize<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early Level to Higher<\/strong><\/p>\n

Organised by sector and for the Scottish Curriculum.\u00a0 Literacy activities include listening and talking, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation and links to popular, relevant stories and texts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Topmarks<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early to Third Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Topmarks has a variety of literacy learning games for young people aged 3 – 14.\u00a0 Games are based around letters and sounds, punctuation, spelling, stories, reading, poetry and more.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Learning Cauldron (YouTube)<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

National 5 and Higher<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Learning Cauldron’s aim is to help each student maximise their language and literacy skills so they can enjoy learning and ultimately achieve their full potential academically, professionally and socially.\u00a0 This YouTube site contains a selection of tutorials and study clips including links to poetry and drama.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Centre for Literacy in Primary Education<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early to Second Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CLPE team will be providing ongoing support for literacy teaching.\u00a0 They will be adding to their selection of free resources which will help you to plan home learning and provide support for pupils and parents. A list of all free resources is available on the CLPE website.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Scottish Book Trust: Author’s Live on Demand<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early Level to Higher<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Authors Live on Demand website, hosted by the Scottish Book Trust, contains videos of all previous Authors Live broadcasts.\u00a0 Videos include a wide range of authors, illustrators and genres.\u00a0 Featured authors include Chris Riddell, Cressida Cowell, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Jackie Kay and Julia Donaldson.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CBeebies: Alphablocks<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early and First Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Alphablocks website contains games, songs and videos to support phonological awareness.\u00a0 Also contains links to full episodes via BBC iPlayer.\u00a0 Each episode has a specific phonics focus.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ICT Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early and First Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

ICT Games has a range of literacy games and activities designed for 5 – 8 year olds.\u00a0 These include activities to develop phonics, spelling, reading and writing.\u00a0 This website can be accessed using a desktop, laptop or tablet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pearson Primary Support<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early to Second Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pearson are providing schools and teachers with free access to a wide range of literacy resources.\u00a0 Register your school via this link:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.pearson.com\/uk\/educators\/schools\/update-for-schools\/primary-support.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Resources available via this access include Bug Club Phonics, Bug Club, Rapid Reading, Rapid Phonics, Grammar and Spelling Bug, Power English Writing and Wordsmith.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Teach Your Monster to Read<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early and First Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Teach Your Monster to Read includes a range of phonics and reading activities.\u00a0 Ideal for children in the very early stages of learning to read or for consolidation of prior learning.\u00a0 Includes a range of essential reading skills; matching letters to sounds, blending, segmenting, tricky words and reading full sentences.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Oxford Owl: Free eBook Library<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early to Second Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free eBook collection for children aged 3 – 11.\u00a0 Over 100 free eBooks available.\u00a0 Registration required but books available include audio books, biographies, dictionaries and flashcards\/activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pobble 365<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

First Level to Third Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pobble 365 inspires pupils to write creatively through the use of thought provoking images.\u00a0 There are 365 images available – one for each day of the year.\u00a0 Images are relevant to a range of genres – fairytales, superheroes, mythical creatures and much more.\u00a0 A range of activities are available to accompany each image.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Studyladder<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early to Second Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Studyladder has a range of games and activities available to access free of charge after initial registration.\u00a0 Various aspects of literacy are explored including phonics, spelling, grammar and punctuation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CommonLit<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

First to Higher Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

CommonLit contains activities that promote reading, writing, communication and problem-solving skills.\u00a0 Over 2,000 high-quality free reading passages and associated activities are available.\u00a0 Registration required.\u00a0 This is an American site which is linked to the American core curriculum.\u00a0 As such, caution should be exercised over the passages selected for use with pupils due to American spellings etc. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Crickweb<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Early to Second Level<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crickweb has 252 free educational interactive teaching resources and activities designed for primary schools.\u00a0 There are also 84 free to use games and activities for children aged 4 – 11 (approx.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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