Resources for Beginners

English Letter Sounds – audio files from Jolly Phonics and Highland EAL Service

Dual Language books and other resources available from CRIS (Curriculum Resources and Information Service).  You can download an information sheet CRIS-info-sheet-June-2019.docx (1385 downloads) .

Dicts.info is a free dictionary project which offers a number of resources including:

  • Basic vocabulary -Basic vocabulary of about 2000 basic meanings organized into topics and translated into many languages .
  • Bilingual dictionaries – Dictionaries are grouped by language.
  • Picture dictionary – Contains more than 2500 illustrations with translations in more than 50 languages.
  • Flashcards for basic vocabulary
  • Vocabulary trainer
    A simple game that allows pupils to test their knowledge and learn new words.
  • Many other resources also available

Maths resources

Maths Dictionary – animated, interactive Maths dictionary – explains over 600 common mathematical terms.

AAA Math – American website with interactive resources

Basic vocabulary

Photo cards by www.smartkids.co.uk ( lots of excellent practical materials/games you can order from here)

Useful documents and websites

Learning in 2+ Languages          http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk

Naldic                                          www.naldic.org.uk  provides recent publications/research papers/resources/guidance/links

Diversity Toolkit – Nursery/Primary support materials and guidelines

http://www.education-support.org.uk/teachers/ids/

Visual time-tables and signs/commands supported by pictures e.g www.sparklebox.co.uk or www.twinkl.co.ukor earlylearninghq.org.uk

Common word mats e.g www.communication4all.co.uk

Resources to use in the classroom

A4 double sided word mat focusing on:- Colours/Days of week/Months/Alphabet/Seasons e.g. found on www.communication4all.co.uk

Communication fans – www.sparklebox.co.uk

Consider using concrete items for lessons e.g Creative Writing Tubs – available from Smartkids Catalogue

Dual Language Story books e.g. contact www.mantralingua.com(These are available on loan from EAL Service and CRIS 859722)

 

heck EventBrite for the latest CPD Courses from the EAL Service.

ICT programmes possibly available on your school computer

J2 Easy (free on GLOW)

Clicker 6 (Writing) and you can also purchase an additional EAL Package called New to English

Education City – great for Maths and also has an EAL section which can be purchased by the school (EAL package optional extra)

Free i-pad Apps

Big Cats Books by Collins – short animated interactive stories and it also provides a section where the pupil can create their own story.

Doo-doo lite – package suitable to reinforce handwriting

Shadow puppet – package which enables pupils to take photos and to record an appropriate commentary.

Puppet pals – characters and settings which can be manipulated by pupils to create a short scene.

TwinklLITE – literacy app covering phonics/ common words

Spelling 1 – covers cvc words

iTranslate – translation site

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/proloquo2go/id308368164?  – alternative communication – might be useful

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/grid-player/id456278671?mt=8   – pronunciation of written sentences

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ipicto-lite/id427791772?mt=8  – iPicto – for beginners?

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/iwritewords-handwriting-game/id307025309?mt=8  – handwriting

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/british-alphabet-lite/id434841768?mt=8  – alphabet

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/abc-joined-up/id417997548?mt=8  – handwriting

 

 

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