Resources for Beginners
- Classroom Furniture Labels (2627 downloads)
- Colours flashcards (1920 downloads)
- Number Fans (1606 downloads)
- Maths Challenge Cards: English-Polish (1440 downloads)
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