Skillswise Word Grammar
Games, short videos and quizzes from the BBC to help adults improve their knowledge of parts of speech such as nouns, adjectives and the like. The games are useful for children too.
Adjective Detective
A super site which explains what adjectives are. Great on an interactive whiteboard and best viewed in full-screen mode. Test your knowledge of adjectives on the quiz and game.
What is an adverb?
This site explains how adverbs work and there is an interactive game where you need to find the adverbs in sentences.
ReadWorks.org
An excellent American site with good lesson ideas and materials aimed at improving reading comprehension teaching throughout the primary age range. It is well worth registering.
Shakespeare Week
Access free resources and events listings designed to provide opportunities for primary school aged children to enjoy their encounters with Shakespeare.
Little Bird Spelling
This spelling game has tricky words listed in the National Curriculum as being 'common exception words'. It is a look, cover, write and check game.
Pirate Treasure Hunt
Can you help Pirate Jack find the treasure on the island? Explore the island, follow the instructions carefully and complete the eight challenges to achieve your goal.
Blending Bingo
Play Bingo in a class situation or just use on an individual basis to practise your blending skills. The words match those in Letters and Sounds.
Riddle of the Black Panther
Track down a black panther reported to be prowling around a town. Interview witnesses and gather information from sources such as a website, an advertisement and a newspaper article. A good guide to writing a report.
Mathletics
Mathletics is a subscription based online platform for improving and reinforcing maths skills. Linked to UK countries National Curricula requirements. Suitable for use at school or home.
