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Getting on With Numbers | National Numeracy Challenge

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Revision for GCSE Maths with my favourite student resources.

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This link for educators (and parents will find it useful) shares checklists for staying safe online for each social media channel. Definitely a good place to keep up with the kids!
It's sorted into Helplines, Stages of Education, Audience, Organisations and Topics, so it's easy to find the support you need.

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Designed and Developed by Will Earp, South West Grid for Learning Trust Ltd

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Created in conjunction with our in-house experts and partner organisations, discover SWGfL’s range of quality, free online safety resources for Education.

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Not only a great place for children to get support, there's also a range of inspirational lesson starters, ideas and games for educators too.

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Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

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Online safety organisation (CEOP) with age appropriate courses for educators and for children. The games are great for learning about online safety.

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The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.

We do this through our education programme, providing training, resources and information to professionals working with children, young people and their families.

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Respecting me, you, us: building healthy relationships and creating positive cultures is a CEOP Education resource for 12 -14 year olds developed in association with clinical psychologist, Dr. Elly Hanson.

Under 18 and worried about online sexual abuse?
To report, click to visit the CEOP Safety Centre.

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The CEOP Education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Education Team aims to protect children and young people aged 4-18 from online child sexual abuse.

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Safeguarding training online courses and update courses.

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Safeguarding and child protection online training

See our full range of online training courses, expertly designed to support you in learning about all aspects of child protection and safeguarding.

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We offer cost-effective online training packages for schools in the UK. Covering topics to help increase your confidence in recognising abuse, online safety, safeguarding children with SEND and responding to sexualised behaviour. Cost: £95

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Our CPD-certified online training for health visitors, midwives and children's centre staff managing and delivering Coping with Crying to parents. Cost: £35

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Our 1-hour CPD-certified online course for chaperones on how to protect children during rehearsals and productions. Cost: £25

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A safeguarding awareness course helping workers who enter people's homes recognise the signs of possible abuse and neglect. Cost: £19

Our CPD-certified 3-hour online course will help you to better identify concerns when safeguarding children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and additional needs. Cost: £25

A CPD-certified short online training course providing safeguarding guidance for bus and taxi drivers who come into contact with children during their job or managers who employ drivers to transport children and young people. Cost: £9.50

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An online training package for anyone who works in the charity, voluntary or community sector. Covers topics to help increase your confidence in recognising abuse and neglect, online safety, safer recruitment and managing online communities. Cost: £95

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Our 3-hour CPD certified online course will support you to respond appropriately to incidents of sharing nudes or semi-nudes. Cost: £25

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Math Manipulatives & Reading Resources - Didax Educational Resources

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These are lovely primary styled manipulatives. Check out the free resources.

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For over 40 years, we've specialized in helping educators to address individual learning styles and diverse student needs. Through the use of math manipulatives and resources for language arts, we strive to make teachers more successful.

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National curriculum across secondary ages

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The English national curriculum means children in different schools (at primary and secondary level) study the same subjects to similar standards - it’s split into key stages with tests

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National curriculum in England: primary curriculum

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National curriculum across primary ages.

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The national curriculum primary programmes of study and attainment targets for key stages 1 and 2.

Details

The statutory primary national curriculum, including programmes of study and attainment targets, for all subjects at key stages 1 and 2. Languages are only statutory at key stage 2.

These must be taught in all local-authority-maintained primary schools in England.

The statutory primary national curriculum is issued by law, which means you must follow it unless there is a good reason not to.

Schools are not required by law to teach the example content in [square brackets] or the content indicated as being 'non-statutory'.

The individual programmes of study for key stages 1 and 2 are also available for each subject.

Further information about the pre-2014 primary curriculum is available on the National Archives.

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The national curriculum primary programmes of study and attainment targets for key stages 1 and 2.

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Great signposting to training resources for Computing.

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Resources for use with pupils

Programming Basics A Prezi guide to some programming constructs with simple Scratch examples.

The six videos (see the six wmv files at foot of page) teach Scratch basics - they should be used in this order:

Scratch 1 - New sprite

Scratch 2 - Joke

Scratch 3 - Wink animation

Scratch 4 - Move animation

Scratch 5 - Loop

Scratch 6 - Many sprites

Khan Academy Computer Science:an engaging and fun computing environment that has a coding pane and a canvas. You can change things in real time and explore how patterns, drawings, simulations and animations interact by changing core variables in Javascript or Processing. Watch the code and what is running simultaneously. This encourages you to experiment and make it your own, save to your profile and then share. You can listen to a tutorial as you interact on screen.

Redware lesson plans adaptable for upper KS1 and great for KS2 on Scratch.

A series of Scratch lesson plans aimed at KS2 and used with Y4-6 following the principle of not always showing pupils how to create each block

A series of Python lessons taught to Y6 pupils. Python needs more teacher time investment to teach successfully at KS2

Python Video Help Files

introduces computational thinking through a series of problem solving activities set in Scratch based around Scratchel the robot and his friends.

Teaching LOGO in Lower KS2 series of lesson plans taught using programming principles

Series of Scratch Projects created by Phil Bagge and used in Y4-6.

Espresso Coding - sequence of online interactive programming activities, free until Oct 2014.

Sonic Pi worksheets - these were written as supplementary pupil resources to compliment the Although originally intended for KS 3 the scheme of work is suitable for Year 5 and 6 children. Sonic Pi is an engaging way to introduce textural languages and a great link between Scratch and Python. Sonic Pi Key Stage 3 scheme of work.Lessons 1 and 2. Lessons 3 and 4.

Pinterest collections of resources for Primary Computing and for Beginning Scratch.

2Simples Purple Mash 2code (subscription required)

Blocky. Online programing that takes you through a range of concepts. More KS2 as you get to levels 6 and on. Or G&T.

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Neurodiversity Job Coaching - Neurodiversity Resources

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Signposting to a range of neurodiverse conditions.

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Access To Work

Apply for a grant to receive practical and financial support as an individual to start or stay in work if you have a disability or long term physical or mental health condition.
Access to work
AchieveAbility

A user-led charity committed to working with neurodivergent adults. Providing published research and helping with employment, education, training, social justice and cultural change
AchieveAbility
ADHD Foundation

A neurodiversity charity with an integrated health and education strength-based service for people who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Tourette's syndrome.
ADHD Foundation
Adult Autism Strategy

Information for local authorities and NHS organisations on how to support the implementation of the Autism Act 2009
Adult Autism Statutory Guidance
Ambitious About Autism

A fantastic organisation helping young people with employment, schooling, policies and more
Ambitious About Autism
Anxiety UK

Whether you have anxiety, stress, anxiety-based depression or a phobia that's affecting your daily life, Anxiety UK can help you (fully supported by an expert team of medical advisors)

Aspierations.org

Building a bridge between business and talented people within the autism community to improve employment opportunities for mutual benefit
Aspierations.org
Autism Alliance

The major network of specialist autism charities in the UK
Autism Alliance
AutismForward

Autism Forward provides grants and resources for specialist mentoringfor autistic adults to give them the support and advice they need to make the transition from education to work and find paid or voluntary employment.
Autism Forward
AutismLinks

Autismlinks is a very useful site that has links to who to talk to, where to go and contains lots of helpful advice all in one place.

Autistica

The UK's national autism research charity with a focus on giving autistic people the opportunity to live long, happy, healthy lives.

Bipolar UK

A national charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar including a large peer support network of groups and helplines

British Dyslexia Association

A membership organisation working to achieve a dyslexia-friendly society for all and the voice of dyslexic people since 1972.
British Dyslexia Association
British Institute of Learning Disabilities

Helping members and public sector and mainstream organisations champion the rights of those with complex needs to ensure excellent support and continually improve practice.

Business Disability Forum

A non-profit membership organisation that exists to create a disability smart world by linking businesses, disabled people, and government.
Business Disability Forum
Change100

Leonard Cheshire's programme of paid summer work placements, professional development and mentoring who partner with leading employers in the UK who believe disability isn't a barrier to a brilliant career.
Leonard Cheshire Change 100
DARE (Discover Autism Research & Employment)

A non-profit collaboration between Autistica and CRAE (the Centre for Research in Autism & Education at UCL) providing cutting edge research to help companies recruit and retain neurodiverse talent through evidence-based insights on best practice.

Different Brains

A US organisation who advocate for inclusion, acceptance and awareness of neurodiversity
Different Brains
Disability Confident Scheme

Guidance and resources about employing disabled people and the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident Scheme
Disability Rights UK

Disabled people leading change and working for equal participation for all
Disability Rights UK
Dyscalculia Information Centre

The Dyscalculia Centre was set up to assist schools and individuals interested in obtaining information about dyscalculia in general and offering a preliminary diagnostic test
Dyscalculia Information Centre
Dyslexia Adult Network (DAN)

Founded to increase awareness of the impact of dyslexia and related conditions on adults.

Dyspraxia Foundation

Committed to making the teaching and medical professions more aware of dyspraxia and spreading understanding
Dyspraxia Foundation
Embracing Complexity

Bringing together organisations working to improve the lives of people with neurodevelopmental conditions to think about how we campaign, fund research and offer support
Embracing Complexity
Employability

Opportunities for disabled and dyslexic students and graduates
Employability
Enabling Technology

A technology company who provide equipment and training for professionals within the workplace primarily with Neurodiversity (Dyslexia, ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Conditions) as well as other neurological disabilities such as Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia.
Enabling Technology
Equality Act Guidance 2010

Promoting and upholding equality and human rights ideals and laws across England, Scotland and Wales.
Equality and Human Rights
Evenbreak

A specialist job board that helps neurodiverse and other candidates to find work opportunities with employers who will value their skills.

Irlen Syndrome Foundation

Providing global education, outreach, and research efforts and access to a better future for those with Irlen Syndrome
Irlen Syndrome Foundation
Mental Health Foundation

The UK's leading charity for everyone's mental health aiming to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive
Mental Health UK
National Autistic Society (NAS)

The UK's leading autism charity for individuals and their families providing support, guidance and advice, and campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities for autistic people.
National Autistic Society
Neuroclastic

A collective of neurodivergents cataloguing the experience, insights, knowledge, talents, and creative pursuits of autistics - the culture of the neurodivergent spirit! A rather excellent read
Neuroclastic
Neurodiversity Hub

An Australian community with resources for autistic students, parents, carers, universities and employers and others - it's a brilliant collection, and the advice is useful wherever you are
Neurodiversity Hub
Neurodiversity basic terms & definitions

The language of neurodiversity is ever-changing, and it can be hard to understand what to say and when. Dr Nick Walker tries to clarify what the terms mean here (there will be those who don't agree undoubtedly)
Neurodiversity Definitions
Neurodiversity Network

A website providing resources for employers and universities who want to advocate for neurodivergent individuals seeking meaningful employment or post-secondary education
Neurodiversity Network
OCD UK

Run by and for people with lived experience of OCD and providing evidence-based information, advice and support to those affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

ReciteMe (Accessibility Tools)

Web Accessibility software

Technology for Good

A not for profit collaborative community who share and create technology which makes a difference to the lives of people with neurological conditions.
Technology for Good
TextHelp (Accessibility Tools)

Providers of a range of inclusive technology that helps people read, write, express their thoughts and share information more accurately & fluently

Tourettes Action

The leading support and research charity for people with Tourette Syndrome and their families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland giving practical support and aiming for social acceptance to help individuals with TS live full lives
Tourettes Action
UK Synaesthesia Association

A non-profit association bringing scientists, researchers, students and synaesthetes together to provide verifiable and reliable information regarding the condition for any interested parties.
Uk Synaesthesia Association

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Neurodiversity Job Coaching - Neurodiversity Resources

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Access To Work Apply for a grant to receive practical and financial support as an individual to start or stay in work if you have a disability or long term physical or mental health condition. Access to work AchieveAbility A user-led charity committed to working with neurodivergent adults.

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The Dyscalculia Information Centre - Resources for Teachers

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Resources for tutors to support children with dyscalculia.

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This section describes a variety of products and services offered by the Dyscalculia Information Centre for Teachers.
The on-line Dyscalculia Test
You can enter a pupil or student for the on-line Dyscalculia Test by

buying on-line from our on-line shop

paying by cheque before the test,

or by supplying by post or email a school order number.

Our phone number is 01604 880 927; our email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and our address is 1 Oathill Close, Brixworth, Northampton NN6 9BE

In each case you will be sent a link to enable you to access the test on-line.

Please note that with all orders you must provide an email address so that we can direct you to the link that gives access to the test.

Other dyscalculia resources

BACKGROUND AND METHODOLOGY
BOOKS FOR USE WITH PUPILS AND STUDENTS WHO HAVE DYSCALCULIA

Dyscalculia activities 1: addition to division:Schools' Edition - copiable resource of activities to teach the four basic functions to children

Dyscalculia activities 2: shapes, fractions, percentages - following on from "Practical Activities" this book assumes that the student has mastered adding, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Dyscalculia activities 3: Time and timetables - book of activities for pupils and students who have difficulty telling the time, following the sequence of days, weeks, months, seasons, etc.

Dyscalculia Practice Activities: book of activities ranging from more or less to times tables, from division to the properties of shapes, and finally from fractions to percentages.

You can order any of these resources

for immediate download from our on-line shop

with a school order number by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

by phone to 01604 880 927 again with a school order number or credit card

with a cheque by post to Schools.co.uk, 1 Oathill Close, Brixworth, Northampton, 9BE. Please make cheques payable to Websites and Blogs Ltd

Understanding Dyscalculia: An Introduction for Schools
Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty - an unexpected inability to handle one or more aspects of maths. It has for many years been overshadowed by dyslexia, and yet the inability to handle basic mathematical issues can be just as big a problem for those who suffer from it, as is dyslexia.

Although some children with dyslexia also have great difficulties learning maths, this is not always the case. Research suggests that around 25% of dyslexic children are actually above average in their ability at maths. This suggests that there are different factors at work in dyscalculia from those causing or exacerbating cases of dyslexia.

Understanding Dyscalculia: An Introduction for Schools examines the five main causes of dyscalculia and sets out the methods of working available which can help pupils overcome their dyscalculic problems. The book contains short sections which can be photocopied to give out to other members of staff in school, to worried parents, and to governors, so that everyone can share in the awareness of what dyscalculia is, and how it can be tackled.

Above all the book shows that once we understand and accept the causes of dyscalculia we can adopt appropriate methods of teaching to overcome the problem. Research suggests that most children who gain appropriate help in school can overcome their dyscalculic difficulties and achieve an acceptable grade at GCSE, thus allowing entry into further and higher education.

Order code: T1628 £14.95

Available as a download only.To see samples pages please click here

Research in recent years has shown that children with dyscalculia can be taught maths if certain specific points in their understanding of maths are addressed. If this approach can be followed by the adoption of particular methods of teaching by the teacher and methods of learning by the pupils, then these children can readily reach the average standard of the class.

What's more the techniques that are known to work well with dyscalculic pupils also work well with pupils who have an average ability at maths.

The book outlines a series of individual methods of teaching maths, which is followed by a series of methods of learning which will benefit all pupils, irrespective of their levels of mathematical achievement. It also contains information on enhancing pupil memory and pupil ability to handle sequences. The methods can be adapted and used with all age groups. The approaches can be used by special needs teachers in small group or individual sessions, and can also be used within full class lessons.

Methods of t eaching m aths to p upils and students with suspected d yscalculia also contains information for parents as well as information on how homework can be structured to the maximum benefit of dyscalculic pupils.

Order code: T1630 £14.95

Available as a download only. To see sample pages please click here
Books for use with pupils and students who have dyscalculia

Dyscalculia activities 1: addition to division: the Schools' Edition

One in 20 children is believed to have such problems in understanding basic maths that the child can reasonably be called "dyscalculic".

Dyscalculia activities 1: addition to division is the first ever book that can be used by teachers working with individuals or small groups of such children. The book provides a series of activities that will resolve the mathematical "block" that many of these children face, in a series of small group or individual lessons.

By working through these activities children who have fundamental problems in handling the most basic of mathematical concepts will learn how to handle numbers, sequences, addition, multiplication, subtraction and division. The book takes the child from the concept of "higher" and "lower" to division by numbers over 12.

Dyscalculia activities 1: addition to division works from the basis that virtually all children who have particular difficulties with mathematics have these problems because they have failed to grasp one or more of the fundamental principles of maths, and it is this that causes their subsequent problems. The book takes the children through these fundamentals using a newly developed multi-sensory approach alongside conventional notation of maths.

It is not anticipated that most children will need to work through the whole book; rather the volume is constructed so that the teacher can direct the pupil to work on specific topics in order to clarify issues previously misunderstood.

The school will need to provide a series of coloured counters (such as those used with games of Ludo or tiddlywinks) and for some of the later work, a set of cards.

Dyscalculia activities 1: addition to division is photocopiable throughout so that, where it is deemed desirable, sections may be copied and handed over to parents so that they can work with the child at home on simple exercises.
Order code: T1654 £14.95
Available as a download only.To see sample pages please click here
Dyscalculia activities 2: shapes, fractions, percentages
Dyscalculic pupils have a significant problem understanding mathematical concepts. These pupils can learn their way around maths if they are taught in a specific multi-sensory manner.

Our volume Dyscalculia activities 2: shapes, fractions, percentages uses this technique to teach such pupils the concepts of number and the four basic functions of mathematics. It is now used with thousands of children across the UK.

Dyscalculia activities 2: shapes, fractions, percentages follows on from "Practical Activities" and uses the same multi-sensory techniques that have proved successful in the earlier book. As before the book comes as a photocopiable volume and requires no additional equipment or materials save for a collection of coloured counters.

One of the huge benefits of this approach is that it not only works with children who have the genetic disorder which gives rise to dyscalculia, it also benefits those children who are failing to grasp mathematical concepts because of interrupted schooling, home problems or even a maths aversion which has developed because of early failure. Experience suggests that a short period of using multi-sensory techniques can be enough to overcome such problems and bring the pupil back to the class average.

Dyscalculia activities 2: shapes, fractions, percentages can be used with secondary school pupils either within special needs lessons or at home with co-operative parents. Each activity within the book can be completed within a maximum of ten minutes, thus allowing the teacher or parent to stop the work the moment the child shows signs of maths-aversion, frustration or tiredness.
Order code: T1719 £14.95
Available as a download only. To see sample pages please click here
Dyscalculia activities 3: Time and timetables
Time is the ultimate sequence, and children who master the concept of time usually overcome all their problems with sequencing and also find many concepts in maths much easier to handle. Indeed it is noticeable that many children who have difficulties with maths also have particular difficulties with the concept of time.

Dyscalculia activities 3: Time and timetable s contains exercises and activities that are designed to overcome such problems and ensure that children have a full ability to handle all the concepts of time - from the passing of seasons to the use of the 24 hour clock and the reading of timetables.

The book contains a range of straightforward tests which will reveal where the child's particular problems lie. This is followed by a series of activities covering all aspects of time. These activities can be undertaken in the classroom and can be photocopied and taken home. Indeed those children who are able to do five minutes homework a day on the subject of time will find that their understanding of time develops extremely quickly.

The book is available in photocopiable format which means that the activities can be shared with other staff in your department.
Order code: T1712 £14.95
Available as a download only. To see sample pages please click here.
Dyscalculia Practice Activities
Some dyscalculic pupils and students find that they have complete blocks when it comes to specific areas of maths - such as odds and evens, fractions, division, time, etc. For such pupils and students the "Practical Activities" series of books is ideal, each dealing with specific areas of mathematical process in a step by step manner.

However some pupils and students will have picked up some basics of maths and will not need this in-depth re-learning of fundamental mathematical activities.

Instead they will benefit from a multi-sensory set of revision activities across a much wider area.

It is for these pupils and students, and of course their teachers, that Dyscalculia Practice Activities has been developed.

The copiable volume consists of 91 separate activities - each of which is divided into a number of parts. Each activity deals with a different teaching point ranging from more or less to times tables, from division to the properties of shapes, and finally from fractions to percentages.

The materials are also ideal for allowing teachers and their pupils to go back and revise topics recently learned with a set of quick multi-sensory revision activities, all graded so that the pupil is not asked to solve issues that have not recently been revised.

Throughout, the book is written in a way that will allow the teacher or teaching assistant to work either with a single individual or with a small group of pupils or students whose difficulties fall into the same area.
Order code: T1782 £14.95
Available as a download only. To see sample pages please click here.
Maths cards and counters
We sell packs of times table cards and blank cards which are suitable for use when working with dyscalculic children. They will be needed when working through the Dyscalculia Activities books.

The pack comprises: multiplication cards, division cards, blank cards and counters.

Times tables covered are from 0 to 10, and 20, and they come in assorted colours. Blank cards come in assorted colours in packs of 144.

The counters come in a bags of 80 counters - 2 each of red, yellow, blue and green.

Delivery will be via Royal Mail and will require a signature.
£29.95 plus £1.95 postage and packing.
You can order these at Maths cards and counters

You can order any of these resources

with a school order number by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

by phone to 01604 880 927 again with a school order number or credit card

with a cheque by post to Schools.co.uk, 1 Oathill Close, Brixworth, Northampton, 9BE. Please make cheques payable to Websites and Blogs Ltd

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The Dyscalculia Information Centre - Resources for Teachers

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Downloadable Resources for Parents, Teachers & Kids

Empower Dyslexic Thinking in your home or classroom with our factsheets, school assembly packs and posters. Contact info@madebydyslexia.org to receive a copy of our This Is Dyslexia presentation in the carousel above.

Download Workplace Resources

Empower Dyslexic Thinking in your workplace with our free dyslexic thinking skills posters, workplace factsheets & reports. Contact info@madebydyslexia.org to receive a copy of our This Is Dyslexia presentation in the carousel above.

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Which One Doesn't Belong?

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Cite this guide: Armstrong, P. (2010). Bloom's Taxonomy. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved [todaysdate] from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/.

Background Information | The Original Taxonomy | The Revised Taxonomy | Why Use Bloom's Taxonomy? | Further Information

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Background Information

In 1956, Benjamin Bloom with collaborators Max Englehart, Edward Furst, Walter Hill, and David Krathwohl published a framework for categorizing educational goals: Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Familiarly known as Bloom's Taxonomy, this framework has been applied by generations of K-12 teachers and college instructors in their teaching.

The framework elaborated by Bloom and his collaborators consisted of six major categories: Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation. The categories after Knowledge were presented as "skills and abilities," with the understanding that knowledge was the necessary precondition for putting these skills and abilities into practice.

While each category contained subcategories, all lying along a continuum from simple to complex and concrete to abstract, the taxonomy is popularly remembered according to the six main categories.

The Original Taxonomy (1956)

Here are the authors' brief explanations of these main categories in from the appendix of Taxonomy of Educational Objectives ( Handbook One, pp. 201-207):

Knowledge "involves the recall of specifics and universals, the recall of methods and processes, or the recall of a pattern, structure, or setting."

Comprehension "refers to a type of understanding or apprehension such that the individual knows what is being communicated and can make use of the material or idea being communicated without necessarily relating it to other material or seeing its fullest implications."

Application refers to the "use of abstractions in particular and concrete situations."

Analysis represents the "breakdown of a communication into its constituent elements or parts such that the relative hierarchy of ideas is made clear and/or the relations between ideas expressed are made explicit."

Synthesis involves the "putting together of elements and parts so as to form a whole."

Evaluation engenders "judgments about the value of material and methods for given purposes."

The 1984 edition of Handbook One is available in the CFT Library in Calhoun 116. See its ACORN record for call number and availability.

Barbara Gross Davis, in the "Asking Questions" chapter of Tools for Teaching, also provides examples of questions corresponding to the six categories. This chapter is not available in the online version of the book, but Tools for Teaching is available in the CFT Library. See its ACORN record for call number and availability.

The Revised Taxonomy (2001)

A group of cognitive psychologists, curriculum theorists and instructional researchers, and testing and assessment specialists published in 2001 a revision of Bloom's Taxonomy with the title A Taxonomy for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. This title draws attention away from the somewhat static notion of "educational objectives" (in Bloom's original title) and points to a more dynamic conception of classification.

The authors of the revised taxonomy underscore this dynamism, using verbs and gerunds to label their categories and subcategories (rather than the nouns of the original taxonomy). These "action words" describe the cognitive processes by which thinkers encounter and work with knowledge:

Remember

Understand

Interpreting

Exemplifying

Classifying

Summarizing

Inferring

Comparing

Explaining

Apply

Analyze

Differentiating

Organizing

Attributing

Evaluate

Create

In the revised taxonomy, knowledge is at the basis of these six cognitive processes, but its authors created a separate taxonomy of the types of knowledge used in cognition:

Factual Knowledge

Knowledge of terminology

Knowledge of specific details and elements

Conceptual Knowledge

Knowledge of classifications and categories

Knowledge of principles and generalizations

Knowledge of theories, models, and structures

Procedural Knowledge

Knowledge of subject-specific skills and algorithms

Knowledge of subject-specific techniques and methods

Knowledge of criteria for determining when to use appropriate procedures

Metacognitive Knowledge

Strategic Knowledge

Knowledge about cognitive tasks, including appropriate contextual and conditional knowledge

Self-knowledge

Mary Forehand from the University of Georgia provides a guide to the revised version giving a brief summary of the revised taxonomy and a helpful table of the six cognitive processes and four types of knowledge.

Why Use Bloom's Taxonomy?

The authors of the revised taxonomy suggest a multi-layered answer to this question, to which the author of this teaching guide has added some clarifying points:

Objectives (learning goals) are important to establish in a pedagogical interchange so that teachers and students alike understand the purpose of that interchange.

Organizing objectives helps to clarify objectives for themselves and for students.

Having an organized set of objectives helps teachers to:

"plan and deliver appropriate instruction";

"design valid assessment tasks and strategies";and

"ensure that instruction and assessment are aligned with the objectives."

Citations are from A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives.

Further Information

Section III of A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, entitled "The Taxonomy in Use," provides over 150 pages of examples of applications of the taxonomy. Although these examples are from the K-12 setting, they are easily adaptable to the university setting.

Section IV, "The Taxonomy in Perspective," provides information about 19 alternative frameworks to Bloom's Taxonomy, and discusses the relationship of these alternative frameworks to the revised Bloom's Taxonomy.

This teaching guide is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

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Assessment for learning in practice

AFL emphasises the creation of a learner-centred classroom with a supportive atmosphere, where students are not afraid to make mistakes and learn from them.
We are going to look at five approaches or strategies that you can use in a lesson or programme of study.

1. Questioning
Questions are a quick and important way of finding out what your learner understands about a subject. You can use this information to plan their teaching.

There are two main types of question: closed and open.

A closed question requires a short answer, such as remembering a fact. The answer is usually right or wrong.
For example, a Geography teacher might ask: 'What is the capital of Peru?'

On average, teachers only wait 0.9 seconds after asking a question before taking an answer from a learner. Mary Rowe suggests that increasing 'wait time' to three seconds improves the quality of answers.

One way to help increase 'wait time', and to ensure the whole class is actively engaged, is to ask your learners to write down the answer to a closed question on a piece of paper, mini whiteboard or tablet, and hold it up. This immediately gives you feedback about who understands, who does not, and therefore what the next steps in the learning might be.

A good strategy to use if a learner gets the answer wrong is to make this into a positive event. You could say: 'I'm glad you said that, as I'm sure lots of other students have the same misunderstanding.'

In an AFL classroom, finding out what learners do not know is as valuable as finding out what they do know. This knowledge will help you to see what material your learners need to spend extra time on to make sure that they all understand.

Open questions need longer answers, and often require the learner to provide an opinion.
E.g. A Physics teacher might ask: 'What will happen to the flow of water through a hose pipe if a smaller nozzle is fitted to it? Explain how this relates to the study of voltage, current and resistance in a simple electric circuit.'

Open questions like this allow all learners to try to answer the question and be part of a discussion. You can then facilitate this discussion, asking questions to develop the discussion such as 'Tell me more about that' and 'Why do you think that?'

'Dialogic teaching' is a term that describes on-going talk between teachers and learners, which leads to effective learning. If you discuss ideas with your learners, you can get a clearer view of what understanding your learners have about a topic, and put right any misunderstandings.

Reflection
Watch the video of a teacher talking about how he uses questioning. Do you use any of these techniques in your own classroom?
Transcript
Want to know more?
This video shows good use of closed questioning. How would you adapt this for your own classroom?

2. Feedback
Feedback is the process in which learners come together with their teachers to discuss where they are in their learning, where they want to be in their learning, and how they are going to get there. It usually involves looking at a particular piece of work done by the learner. Feedback can be described as the 'bridge' between teaching and learning.

The aims and objectives of any assignment must be clearly understood by both the teacher and the learner. You can help by providing 'success criteria' before your learners start work.

Feedback might involve marking. However, a learner may only remember the mark/grade and not act on any comments to improve their work. In an AFL classroom, a teacher will give 'comment only' feedback on their learners' work. If you do want to add a grade, give this later on, so that the learners read the comments before they receive the grade. Effective feedback depends on task-focused comments, rather than ego-focused comments.

Here is an example of ego-focused feedback: 'Great work Melanie, the best in the class.' This kind of feedback can make strong learners complacent, thinking that they do not have anything to do to improve. They might also be scared of trying something they find difficult in case they lose their high place. Weak learners can feel as if there is nothing they can do to get better.

You should aim to provide feedback to each learner that praises task-focused aspects of their work, but also contains targets about how to improve their learning.
E.g. 'Ali, you have written a good introduction to your story. Now, can you think how you can make the description of the main character more striking?'

Reflection
Think about a time when you gave feedback to a learner that could be described as more ego-specific than task specific. What might you have done differently?

Want to know more?
In this video, Dylan Wiliam explains why task-focused feedback is more effective than ego-focused feedback.

There are some good examples of how to give effective feedback in different subject areas on http://www.teachthought.com.

In this handout, by the RAPPS project, you will find lots of suggestions for different ways of giving classroom feedback.

3. Peer assessment or peer feedback
Peer feedback, or peer assessment, is the process by which learners assess each other's work and give each other feedback. This feedback is based on an understanding of what makes a successful piece of work. The teacher is vital to this process, as teachers know their learners and can help them to develop their critical and reflective thinking skills.

Giving learners independence is a great way for them to take responsibility for their own learning. Peer feedback also helps learners to develop their social skills and to use higher-level skills such as thinking critically and analytically.

A successful peer feedback session requires learners to 'think like a teacher' for each other. Each learner will apply the success criteria to another learner's work, and make value judgements based on these. The learner then has to give their partner ideas for how to improve the work. In doing this, they will both be increasing their own understanding of what makes a successful piece of work.

At primary school level, the theory behind AFL is the same, but the tasks might be different, to reflect the different stages of the pupils' cognitive development. For example, learners could use pictures to describe positive and negative aspects of the work.

Reflection
Watch the video of learners taking part in a peer feedback session. Notice how independently they are working. Would this be effective for your learner?
Transcript
Want to know more?
In this video, learners explain what they like about peer feedback.
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4. Self-assessment
'Students need to learn for themselves how they move up to the next level ... they need to internalise the process. Learning cannot be done for them by the teachers.' (Mary James, 1998)

In self-assessment a learner evaluates their own work, and thinks about their own learning. This helps them to make sense of what the teacher says, relate it to previous learning and use this for new learning. Ultimately, self-assessment enables learners to set their own learning goals and be responsible for their own learning. However, be aware that learners cannot become reflective learners overnight. It takes time and practice to develop these skills, and the role of the teacher is crucial in encouraging this.

"Students need to learn for themselves how they move up to the next level."

Introducing learners to self-assessment
When you introduce self-assessment to your learners, carefully guide the process. To start with, give learners a list of questions to ask themselves, and write down the answers. Starting a 'learning log' or 'reflective journal' is good practice. This is a notebook in which the learner documents their recent experiences, asking themselves questions such as:
'What made sense and what didn't?'
'How does this subject fit in with what I already know?'
'What did I do well and what could I have improved?'

Ideally, you will talk to each of your learners individually to guide their thinking until they feel comfortable with the process. Self-assessment is an activity which requires one-to-one tutorials to be fully successful. In these short sessions, you can ask questions to help your learners to reflect on their studies.

Having thought about how their work could be improved, your learners can then set themselves targets to make their work better. These targets can cover any aspect of learning, from time management to asking more questions in class if they do not understand something.

5. The formative use of school tests and exams
This 'Getting started' guide has focused mainly on formative assessment strategies and checking learning in the classroom. However, learners often have to take summative school tests such as end-of-year exams or final exams.

Return marked test or exam papers to learners, so that they can spend time understanding where they earned most marks and where they had misunderstandings.

After the exam or test, find out which questions were answered less well by most learners. This will give you important information about what subjects, ideas and skills your learners need to work on. You can then focus on explaining the areas of the syllabus that gave problems to most learners. Your learners could also re-work exam questions in class in pairs or groups as a peer-learning activity.

www.headguruteacher.com explains in more depth how internal school tests and exams can be used to maximise learning.

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Wordle Website - is a place to play the Wordle games that have consistently shown up on informal organizations and sites. This is a very basic game with many lines of letters like other word puzzle games.

You have 6 lines of letters to figure out the right expression of the day. In the event that you fill in an English word and the shade of the line changes to green, it implies you are correct. Conversely, in the event that the shading is yellow, this implies the expected word has similar letters however is coordinated in another request.

After each season of speculating, the shades of the tiles steadily change to show how you are near the right response. The game is almost similar to certain games that expect players to eliminate the given numbers and discover the last key.

The game's connection point incorporates 30 separate squares above, coordinated like a table with 6 lines and 5 sections and tiles of various letters beneath. You can enter 6 words utilizing the given letters. As such, you can utilize the initial 5 words to track down hints about their letters and the place of the letters. Then, at that point, players triumph ultimately over the last opportunity to figure out the final word, and its shading changes to green totally.

Wordle website is a good website to use when you are looking to play wordle, as it can help relax and challenge your limit. It's also very fun and engaging, so you'll want to play Wordle often and share your results with your friends!

Similar word game to wordle

This is a game that you can play with your friends and family. It's called Dordle. This simple but highly addictive game is all about strategy, luck and planning ahead. You need to have a lot of patience to play this one as there are so many phases and challenges involved in the gameplay. But trust us, once you get the hang of it, it will be hard not to spend hours upon hours just playing this one single game! What we love about this is that there are no complicated rules or anything like that. So anyone can play, regardless of their gaming skills!

What is Sedecordle? This is a word puzzle game, the player has to find the secret word. You could say this game is the mightiest Wordle alternative. While the gamer's job on Wordle is only to think of a word with 5 considerable letters as well as is enabled to guess 6 times, Sedecordle on the various other hands, tasks you with finding 16 strange 5-letter words. Players locate that 16 mystical words are not easy so the video game is one of the most challenging word puzzle video games currently. When you type in each word as well as press Enter, the letters in the right setting and also in the solution will certainly be environment-friendly; letters in the solution however in the incorrect area will certainly be displayed in yellow as well as the wrong letters will certainly be gray. As a result, as the game progresses, you will be prohibited from using the available letters.

Phrazle is a new, addictive, and challenging word game. You can play it with your friends or family members, at any time and place. It requires no special skills to play, just concentration and fast thinking. Each player sees the same board filled with letters in different colors, but only one player can see the right words at the same time.

Phoodle is a free online word game based on wordle, a word search game where the objective is to find words hidden within a grid of letters. What makes Phoodle unique is that it gives players 17 food-related clues and three food-themed categories (breakfast, snacks, and dinner) for each clue. From there, you'll need to choose the correct answer from among five possible words that meet the given clues. Sounds confusing? You will get accustomed to these simple steps once you understand them better!

Foodle is a Wordle-inspired word game created by Daniel Anyanwoke. The most significant distinction between Foodle and Wordle is that Foodle requires players to come up with food-related responses.

The Quordle game is similar to Wordle but with two major changes: The output of words piped into something more appealing and challenging. We took the pipe symbol from Pandemic to represent the output stream of each word. Also, instead of just filling in the blanks, there are clues and more complex rules within this game. It is a crossword based on words and their synonyms. Are you ready to explore more about it?

In Octordle players take turns guessing words from 8 letters at once. You have 13 tries to do it, and you can use your remaining tries as many times as you want until someone else guesses the words for you.

It's a fast-paced game with no set strategy required other than being quick on your toes as you try to keep up with the rest of the players. It's also not so difficult that no one will ever remember how to play after they've finished with it!
If you are looking for more brain teasers than wordle, try exploring these games.
Tips and tricks for beginners

When you first start playing the game, it will be overwhelming. You may find it difficult to get started because there are so many tiles on the screen. If this happens, just remember that you can always swap tiles around or use a word that is already in alphabetical order. With practice, your skills will improve and new words will come to you more easily. Wordles are often used as visual displays. They provide a new way to get people excited about reading and thinking about texts. In addition to playing with words, you can also use wordles for spelling games for fun or for learning how to write a word or list a bunch of vocabulary words!

Tips and tricks for advanced players

If you're looking for something a little more challenging, this game is perfect for advanced players. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you advance to the next level:

Try to make your tiles as long as possible by connecting multiple letters at once.

Connect tiles horizontally or diagonally.

Try to connect working words in one go.

Save your work for later use! Wordles can be saved and shared with friends!

The History of Wordle Games

Wordle games have been around since the first version was released in 2006. It was created by two English teachers who were looking for a way to have fun with their students during a slow day. They wanted to find a way to keep their students entertained, and came up with Wordle games as an answer. This game originally caught on quickly, but it wasn't until 2011 that it really took off. In 2011, the game was released on Facebook and enjoyed a lot of success. Wordle games continue to be popular today and are used to entertain kids all over the world!

The Best Word games in the World

Many people have tried to create a better word game than Wordle Games. But Wordle games has achieved what no other word game could: it's become one of the most popular word games in the world. This game is unique because it is so simple, yet so fun and addicting. Another thing that makes this game great? You can play it on your phone! So if you're looking for a word game that will keep you entertained for hours on end and help you pass time when you need to, try Wordle Games today!

How to play Wordle Website

Guess the WORDLE in 6 tries.

Each guess must be a valid 5 letter word. Hit the enter button to submit.

After each guess, the color of the tiles will change to show how close your guess was to the word.

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Enriching mathematics for all learners

A free-to-use collection of mathematics activities, lessons and problems designed to nurture curious, resourceful and confident learners of mathematics. Produced by The University of Cambridge.

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The Nrich Maths Project Cambridge,England. Mathematics resources for children,parents and teachers to enrich learning. Problems,children's solutions,interactivities,games,articles.

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What a Good One Looks Like
Model texts written by children. Great to use in creative writing, critical thinking, growth mindset and editing.

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FREE Literacy texts examples and resources to use in the Primary Classroom

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Maths Genie - Free Online GCSE and A Level Maths Revision

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Maths Genie is a free GCSE and A Level revision site. It has past papers, mark schemes and model answers to GCSE and A Level exam questions.

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Supporting your child with reading
Although your child will be taught to read at school, you can have a huge impact on their reading journey by continuing their practice at home.

There are two types of reading book that your child may bring home:

A reading practice book. This will be at the correct phonic stage for your child. They should be able to read this fluently and independently.

A sharing book. Your child will not be able to read this on their own. This book is for you both to read and enjoy together.
Reading practice book
This book has been carefully matched to your child's current reading level. If your child is reading it with little help, please don't worry that it's too easy - your child needs to develop fluency and confidence in reading.

Listen to them read the book. Remember to give them lots of praise - celebrate their success! If they can't read a word, read it to them. After they have finished, talk about the book together.
Sharing book
In order to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader, it is important that they learn to read for pleasure. The sharing book is a book they have chosen for you to enjoy together.

Please remember that you shouldn't expect your child to read this alone. Read it to or with them. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, predict what might happen next, use different voices for the characters, explore the facts in a non-fiction book. The main thing is that you have fun!

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The resources on this page will help you support your child with saying their sounds and writing their letters. There are also some useful videos so you can see how they are taught at school and feel...

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Free Letters and Sounds resources

Whether you are a parent or teacher, you can use these free resources to help support the DfES Letters and Sounds phonics programme. If you're new to Letters and Sounds and want to find out what it's all about, visit What is Letters and Sounds to find out more.

I aim to provide lots of free resources for parents and teachers who are following the Letters and Sounds phonics programme. I've made a special effort to create themes which will engage all children. Looking around I have found plenty of resources on other sites with flowers, butterflies etc., which may have lots of appeal for some children, but not so much for others.

Because of this I have chosen colourful trucks as my first theme, which I hope will appeal to many children. I know I struggled to get one little boy interested in reading until I came up with the idea of sticking words onto cars, lorries and trains... pretty soon he was hooked!

In addition to printable letter and word cards, I will also be adding printable games, plus teaching ideas, activities and links to Letters and Sounds games which you can use on computers or on as interactive whiteboard activities.

For full details on the Letters and Sounds phonics teaching programme, visit the Standards Site's Letters and Sounds section. You can download or order a hard copy of the guidance for each phase. There are also some useful videos on using Letters and Sounds in the classroom, as well as a phoneme pronunciation guide.

Handwriting skills resources

If you would like to help your child to develop their handwriting skills, visit Linkpen school handwriting fonts. The site provides free handwriting worksheets and affordable fonts to match UK school handwriting styles which you can install on your own computer.

Free phonics programme

The tried and trusted Step by Step phonics programme by Mrs Mona McNee is now available online free of charge. It's straightforward, easy for parents and teachers to follow and suitable for all ages including adults: Phonics 4 Free.

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What is Colourful Semantics?

Colourful semantics is a psycholinguistic approach that is often used to develop children's speech and writing abilities. The technique was developed by Alison Bryan and was first published in a case study [1997] with the child Alison was working with. Colourful Semantics has been described as "a theory that explains how people understand language". The basic idea behind colourful semantic analysis is simple: we can learn about what someone means when they use words or sentences simply by looking for patterns in their speech.

We do this because there are regularities in our own linguistic behaviour which allow us to predict what will happen next. For example, if I say something like 'I am going home now' you know that it probably means that I want to go somewhere else later on. Furthermore, these predictions are not just based on my current state of mind; rather, they reflect an understanding of the way things work generally. This kind of knowledge allows me to make sense of your utterances even though I don't have any direct experience of them myself. In fact, all human communication involves such generalised inferences.

The key point here is that although we may be able to infer meanings from individual instances of language, we cannot rely solely on those inferences.

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Who can use Colourful Semantics?

Anyone child who needs to get better at interpreting others' messages. You might think that only native speakers would benefit from learning colourfully-semantic methods. However, anyone who speaks more than one language could also gain from using CS. Why? Because most languages contain some form of colouring or structure - either through metaphor, simile or metonymy.

These forms of figurative expression provide additional information beyond literal interpretation. They help us interpret each other's statements without having to resort to explicit explanations. So, whether you're trying to communicate across cultures or within your family, Colourful Semantics offers a powerful toolkit for getting along with others.

A Colourful Semantics Resource can support language comprehension in many ways. First, it provides a framework for analysing the structure of natural language expressions. Second, it helps learners identify the kinds of inference processes involved in making sense of others' utterances. Third, it shows students how to apply these skills to their own writing. Finally, it encourages teachers to develop innovative teaching strategies that take advantage of the insights provided by CS.

A colourful semantics resource includes our innovative teaching tool, Writer's Block. This toolkit can help children spot the crucial patterns in grammatical structure. The learning strategy also supports children to take a playful approach to the learning. Collaborative approaches such as mental modelling enable children to talk about their learning and in doing so, develop a wider vocabulary.

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Why use Colourful Semantics?

Using colourful semantics as an approach to teaching grammar gives students access to a rich set of tools for thinking about language. By providing a systematic analysis of the structures underlying sentences, coloured semantic resources offer a clear explanation of why certain constructions occur together. Students learn to recognise common patterns in sentence construction and then discover how these patterns relate to real life situations. As well as helping students to become fluent communicators, this process teaches them important concepts such as:

* How words combine into phrases and clauses;

* What makes up a complete thought;

* How different types of word order affect meaning;

* How metaphors work;

* How idioms function;

* How similes and metonyms operate

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Colourful semantics helps children understand the structure of sentences. It can be used to colour code and identify grammatical structures. This approach acts as a code helping children to process the otherwise invisible details in sentences. Our block building process can be used to help children play with structure and develop complete sentences.

Because pupils are using a playful tool, the building blocks, the structure can be manipulated multiple times until the child creates the correct sentence. Our research has shown that this encourages children to try out new ideas and not be so worried about 'being wrong'. The incremental nature of using building blocks means that children can develop a three part sentence or four part sentence and gradually increase the complexity. Once children are comfortable with this new toolkit it can then be used to develop autonomous play and form the basis of an assessment of sentence comprehension.

Camouflaging assessment activities into play provides teachers with an authentic formative assessment opportunity. Getting the foundations for sentence production right using a colour coding approach builds confidence and autonomy.

The purpose of semantics is to explain what meanings are conveyed when we speak or write. In practice, however, there are two main problems associated with understanding meaning. Firstly, we often don't know exactly what someone means until they have finished speaking or written. Secondly, even if we do know what someone meant, we may not be able to tell precisely what they said because of ambiguity.

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9 Creative Ways Your School Could Use Colourful Semantics

In the realm of language learning, the use of Colourful Semantics can be a powerful tool to enhance sentence building and comprehension. Here are nine creative ways teachers can utilise this approach:

Storytelling: Use Colourful Semantics to break down the sentences in a story. This can help children understand the structure of sentences and how they contribute to the narrative. For example, in the story of "The Three Little Pigs", children can identify the 'who', 'what doing', 'what' and 'where' in sentences like "The pig built a house of straw."

Describing Pictures: Provide children with a picture and ask them to describe it using Colourful Semantics. This can help them form complex sentences and improve their descriptive language skills.

Creating Sentences from Words: Give children a set of words and ask them to create sentences using Colourful Semantics. This can help them understand how different words can fit together to form meaningful sentences.

Peer Interaction: Encourage children to use Colourful Semantics when communicating with their peers. This can help them practice their sentence-building skills in a natural setting.

Role Play: Incorporate Colourful Semantics into role-play activities. This can help children understand how sentences are used in real-life situations.

Writing Tasks: Use Colourful Semantics as a planning tool for writing tasks. This can help children structure their writing and develop their ideas in a logical way.

Reading Comprehension: Use Colourful Semantics to break down sentences in a text. This can help children understand the text better and improve their reading comprehension skills.

Grammar Lessons: Incorporate Colourful Semantics into grammar lessons. This can help children understand the function of different parts of speech in a sentence.

Vocabulary Building: Use Colourful Semantics to introduce new vocabulary. This can help children understand the meaning and usage of new words.

According to a study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology, Colourful Semantics can be an effective strategy for improving children's language skills. It can help children understand the semantic role of each sentence's element, thereby enhancing their comprehension and expressive language skills.

Another study found that the use of Colourful Semantics via telepractice was effective for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, demonstrating the versatility of this approach.

As the renowned linguist Noam Chomsky once said, "Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied." Colourful Semantics is a testament to this, providing a structured yet flexible approach to language learning.

Statistic: According to the Department of Education, children who engage in structured language learning activities, like Colourful Semantics, are 70% more likely to achieve higher grades in English Language Arts.
Key Insights:

Colourful Semantics can be used to enhance sentence building and comprehension.

It can be incorporated into various activities, including storytelling, picture description, and writing tasks.

Studies have shown that Colourful Semantics can improve children's language skills and reading comprehension.

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How can colourful semantics develop expressive language skills?

You may well have children in your class with a developmental language disorder. Language development in children who struggle with speech sounds and/or vocabulary, is characterised by poor use of syntax and morphology, difficulty producing meaningful utterances, and difficulties comprehending others' messages. Children with phonological disorders tend to produce short, ungrammatical utterances which lack cohesion.

They also make frequent errors involving sound-symbol correspondences. These children typically show little interest in learning their native language. Language impairments in children are common. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 1% of school aged children suffer from some type of communication impairment. Of these, 10% will experience significant academic failure due to their inability to communicate effectively.

Children with specific language impairment usually display delays in acquiring basic linguistic abilities including grammar, lexis, morphosyntax, pragmatics, discourse, reading and writing. In order to succeed in school children need to develop a certain level of academic language proficiency. Children with language difficulties find it difficult to express themselves clearly and coherently. This makes them less likely to participate fully in classroom discussions and more prone to making mistakes.

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Children with semantic deficits are unable to recognise the relationships between different parts of sentences. For example, they might say: "I like my dog" rather than "My dog likes me". An expressive language disorder such as dyslexia affects both receptive and productive aspects of language processing.

The term ' dyspraxic' refers to those individuals whose motor control system does not work properly. Dyspraxia is one of several terms used to describe a group of conditions affecting movement coordination. Language therapists are often used in schools to provide extra support in enabling children to develop expressive language skills.

‍ Language development is a key part of literacy and its importance cannot be underestimated. The earlier a developmental language disorder can be diagnosed and treated the more chance a child has of having a positive school experience.

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Using Writer's Block for Colourful Semantics

For some children, building sentences is hard work. Adopting a playful and colourful semantics approach might provide a more engaging experience. As a classroom resource, some schools use colourful semantics sentence strips. These however, can get blown around the classroom and we all want to save paper.

Writers block comes with miniature whiteboards that can be wiped clean. They slot into the building blocks providing just enough room for children to write one word. The colour of the blocks can be used to identify the word classes, for example verbs could be read. This process enables children to explore the structure of sentences playfully. Starting with a simple three part sentence, a child can connect new words and try out different types of sentence structure.

Very quickly, a learner can realise that an adverb can go in more than one place. This type of approach for children builds autonomy in the classroom. In one of our research schools, we have seen how this type of approach has helped children with autism. It's not just for Special Schools, we think that a colourful semantics teaching approach brings a lot to mainstream classrooms.

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Colourful Semantics Teaching Resources

There are many different resource types available in the education market. Many schools create their own DIY solutions using the usual classroom materials such as laminated paper and post it notes. Writers block is a comprehensive resource pack that can be used to put colourful semantics into action.

There are lots of resources available on our website that support the use of this teaching approach. As always, if your school is interested in exploring this approach please do get in touch and we would be more than happy to explain the concept further.

School-aged children can benefit greatly from learning colour-based semantics. Since the concepts are implemented through play, it allows for a non-threatening environment in which students can experiment with new words and ways of expressing themselves. Schools can create activities that involve different coloured post it notes to help students recognize how emotions can be expressed through colour or find the right words to express their thoughts. By implementing the use of colour, semantic understanding becomes not only visual, but enjoyable as well.

Colorful Semantics is also a great approach to therapy. Therapists can use the colour-based learning method as an opportunity for students to explore both language and feelings in a safe environment. This allows students to become more comfortable with identifying their own emotions and understanding how colour can be used as an expression of self. By using this approach, they will gain a greater sense of self and the ability to express themselves more clearly.

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Using visuals to support children with speech problems

We have been researching how the block building methodology can be used to act as a stimulus for speech. As children build and make connections they engage in a continuous speech of explanation. This verbal reasoning enables pupils to adopt a wide range of vocabulary. Many of the early adopters use the miniature whiteboards for recording the core vocabulary from the topic. The child's role was to find the conceptual connections.

As groups of children explained their understanding to one another the grammatical content flowed naturally into the dialogue. We used the term 'thinking first'. The block building areas were essentially an extension of the child's mind. They were free to play with the content and organise their ideas before they committed pen to paper. The teaching staff were able to guide the class with their vocabulary selection. This meant that everyone had had an opportunity to rehearse their explanations orally.

For those children who were having difficulty accessing the language we were able to adopt a dual coding approach and incorporate visuals into the blocks. The pictures acted as a prompt for all members of the class. Presenting the core vocabulary alongside the picture bank helped the encoding process for everyone. The blocks were also organised with a colour scheme that everyone had access to on colourful classroom wall displays. The pictures were carefully chosen from a website called the noun project. We were also successful in finding images to reinforce the verbs.

As a classroom teacher, you can use Colorful Semantics to improve your students' language skills and help them to better understand sentence structure.

Here is a guide on how to use Colorful Semantics in the classroom:

Before starting with Colorful Semantics, it is important to explain the concept to your students. You can start by discussing how sentences are made up of different parts, such as the subject, verb, and object. You can also explain how different words have different meanings and how they are related to each other within a sentence.

To help your students understand the different parts of a sentence, you can use visual aids such as charts and diagrams. You can create a color-coded chart that represents the different parts of a sentence. For example, use red for the subject, green for the verb, and blue for the object. This will help your students to identify the different parts of a sentence and understand how they are related to each other.

When using Colorful Semantics, it is important to start with simple sentences. Start with short, basic sentences that are easy for your students to understand. For example, "The cat sat on the mat." Use the color-coded chart to help your students identify the different parts of the sentence. Ask them to point to the subject (red), the verb (green), and the object (blue).

Once your students have a good understanding of the basic sentence structure, you can start to build up to more complex sentences. You can gradually introduce more complex sentence structures, such as sentences with more than one verb or sentences with embedded clauses. Use the color-coded chart to help your students identify the different parts of the sentence and understand how they are related to each other.

Sentence builders are a great way to reinforce the concept of Colorful Semantics. You can create sentence builders using cards with different words on them. Your students can use these cards to create their own sentences, using the color-coded chart to help them identify the different parts of the sentence. This is a great way to encourage your students to practice their language skills in a fun and interactive way.

Like any language skill, the key to success with Colorful Semantics is practice. Encourage your students to practice using Colorful Semantics every day. You can use a variety of activities to reinforce the concept, such as sentence building games, role-playing activities, and writing exercises. The more your students practice, the more confident they will become in their language skills.

Finally, it is important to provide feedback to your students. As they practice using Colorful Semantics, provide feedback on their progress and offer guidance on how they can improve. Encourage your students to ask questions and seek clarification when they are unsure. With regular practice and feedback, your students will develop strong language skills and a deep understanding of sentence structure.

In conclusion, Colorful Semantics is a powerful language intervention strategy that can help your students to improve their language skills and understand sentence structure. By using visual aids, starting with simple sentences, and gradually building up to more complex structures, you can help your students to develop strong language skills that will serve them well throughout their academic careers. With regular practice and feedback, your students will become confident and proficient in their use of language, setting them up for success in the classroom and beyond.

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Reflective Questions about Colourful Semantics

1. What is colourful semantics?

2. Which members of your class might benefit from this concept?

3. Why should I consider adopting this approach?

4. Where can I find information about this topic?

5. Are there any examples of where this approach has worked well or failed?

6. Is this something that my school needs to adopt?

7. Can you recommend any books/resources that will help us learn more about this topic?

Key takeaways for Teachers

1. A good understanding of the cognitive processes involved in learning will help teachers make better decisions about what they teach.

2. Children learn best when they feel engaged and challenged.

3. Teachers need to know which strategies are most effective for each individual student.

4. Different approaches may suit different students.

5. Some learners find writing difficult but others enjoy the process.

6. Using visual supports helps children who struggle with reading.

7. Playfulness encourages creativity and imagination.

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Lots of great models to use on whiteboards, planning frameworks, formative assessment questions. Fab resource for primary and secondary using concrete-pictorial-abstract teaching approach.