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Useful Websites.
http://www.pppst.com/index.html (http://www.pppst.com/index.html)
This is a fantastic website full of ready made Powerpoints, covering lots of topics. You will find lots of resources to use in literacy and numeracy classes, and there are lots of good Powerpoints that can be used in Skills for Independent Living classes, to do with social issues. If you go to the box marked ‘topics and themes’ it gives you a list of hundreds, if not thousands of things covered in the Powerpoints.
http://www.educationict.org.uk/literacy/index.htm (http://www.educationict.org.uk/literacy/index.htm)
This is a good literacy website, with lots of worksheets that can be adapted to suit the level of your learners. The fourth grade section has some useful resources for skimming and scanning for example. There is also some Smartboard stuff but I haven’t checked this out yet.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm (http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm)
Great website with lots of literacy, numeracy and basic skills (e.g. number / colour recognition) resources. The site is graded in sections, from kindergarten to eighth grade, so there is a lot to suit every level. It’s an American site but there are lots of English resources on here. There are loads of interactive quizzes and activities, and lots of worksheets to complement the activities. In fact, on just the eighth grade literacy section there are hundreds of resources!
http://www.citycol.com/basic_skills/ (http://www.citycol.com/basic_skills/)
I’m sure we have all seen this site, but it is a good one for literacy and numeracy resources anyway. Go to the site guide on this page and it will lead you to the specific resources. It’s aimed directly at adults, and even though some of the interactive activities and quizzes are a bit bland, they are still worth a go.
http://www.usingenglish.com/ (http://www.usingenglish.com/)
Good literacy site, with resources from Entry Level to Level 2. The worksheets again are a bit plain, but they are useful for quick revision tasks / tests and can be put on the Smartboard. The site looks a bit boring when you first go to it, but there are some excellent resources to be found. I’ve found that the pdf versions of worksheets are easier on the eye. http://www.usingenglish.com/lesson-plans.html (http://www.usingenglish.com/lesson-plans.html) (easiest part of the site).
http://www.writing-kit.com/apostrophes/index.html (http://www.writing-kit.com/apostrophes/index.html)
This is a complete interactive lesson that is really good fun about the use of apostrophes. It also has sound so will speak its way through the presentation. To consolidate what the students have learned, there is also an interactive quiz which can be found at http://www.writing-kit.com/ApConsol/index.html (http://www.writing-kit.com/ApConsol/index.html) . Great extension work, which includes lots of real-life examples of apostrophe, can be found at http://www.apostrophe.org.uk/index.htm (http://www.apostrophe.org.uk/index.htm)
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/eng/index-new.htm (http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/eng/index-new.htm)
Lots of literacy, numeracy and skills for independent living resources can be found on this website. Many are interactive and there are lots of worksheets to download.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/english/118/default.html (http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/english/118/default.html)
literacy powerpoints
http://www.higherbebington.wirral.sch.uk/games.html (http://www.higherbebington.wirral.sch.uk/games.html)
Numeracy, literacy and ICT resources can be found on this site. Loads of interactive games for all levels. There are also video explanations on many topics to show your students. There are many links to other sites also.
http://www.education.com/ (http://www.education.com/)
This is a good website with literacy and numeracy resources. It is American, so you may need to be careful if you are using the literacy part of the site. On the home page, type in ‘worksheets’ in the search bar at the top of the page. This will list all the worksheets and you can then filter the results. There will also be a link for activities.
http://www.alresources.com (http://www.alresources.com/)
This website gives you links to many different, interactive numeracy and literacy resources. It is extremely easy to navigate. There are things like cash machine simulators and colourful worksheets. It is designed specifically for adults. If you go to the home page, there are lots of other links connected with resources for students with mental health issues and dyslexia.
http://www.agendaweb.org/ (http://www.agendaweb.org/)
This site has lots and lots of literacy exercises. I haven’t had chance to check them all out, but there are resources such as interactive activities where the learner has to fill in missing words and then the computer reads it back to them so they can hear if what they have written is correct. The site is a little difficult to navigate but there are some real gems to be found if you have the patience to trawl through the hundreds of examples!
http://sadlier-oxford.com/phonics/student.cfm (http://sadlier-oxford.com/phonics/student.cfm)
Great literacy and numeracy site, again with lots of interactive activities. There is a game on here where students have to type in plurals of words in order to fill a fish tank with fish with every correct answer. Sounds childish, but trust me, the words that it gives you to pluralise aren’t all that simple!
http://www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/south/shared_pages/ss_studentgames.htm#stuvoc (http://www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/south/shared_pages/ss_studentgames.htm#stuvoc)
Long address, I know, but really worth it because of all the easy to use links on this page.
http://www.quia.com/pages/sequencingfun.html (http://www.quia.com/pages/sequencingfun.html)
I found this page when I was looking for things to do with sequencing and there are lots of examples on here, which makes it easier than having to create them yourself.
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ (http://www.crickweb.co.uk/)
This is a brilliant website with lots and lots of interactive activities. It is useful in Entry Level classes and has games connected with labelling fruit and vegetables, naming body parts, creating stories etc and as a lot of them are drag and drop activities then they are great for using on the Smart board and for encouraging students to come to the front to increase confidence when using the Smart board. There are things though that may suit higher ability students, such as using compound words and verbs. There are numeracy and literacy resources on this site.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/15.cfm?s=15&p=250,index (http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/15.cfm?s=15&p=250,index)
Again, lots of interactive literacy and numeracy resources. Easy to use website too.
http://www.talent.ac.uk/londononline/welcome/home/index.htm (http://www.talent.ac.uk/londononline/welcome/home/index.htm)
Aimed at ESOL students, this website has many resources connected with every day living, such as health, shopping, asking for directions etc.
http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/ (http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/)
This is a website that can be used for speaking and listening exercises. The site tells you how many things are made like jelly beans, chocolate, dolls and crayons. If you go to the online tour section you can take a tour of various factories with lots of video footage, which could lead to comprehension exercises (if you have time to create them!).
http://www.quornfoodquest.co.uk/index.htm (http://www.quornfoodquest.co.uk/index.htm)
This website teaches about healthy eating (useful for Skills for Independent Living). There are 5 modules from food preparation to where food comes from, all with interactive whiteboard activities, worksheets, activities and quizzes.
www.topmarks.co.uk (http://www.topmarks.co.uk/)
Really easy website to navigate around. There are lots of subjects on offer on here, and links to lots of other just as easy websites. There are literally hundreds of interactive activities, and you have the option to type in exactly what you are looking for.
http://www.widgit.com/resources/index.htm (http://www.widgit.com/resources/index.htm)
Topics include BSL, weather, dressing and grooming, out in the community, healthy eating, Shakespeare, occupations and loads more. Some of the stuff you have to pay for, but there are a few things on this site to download for free. You need to look out for the free resources that are in pdf format.
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/absolutenglish-972/notes/uscivi/resourcepages_themes_alph.htm (http://pagesperso-orange.fr/absolutenglish-972/notes/uscivi/resourcepages_themes_alph.htm)
Lots of literacy resources – including exercises, interactive games etc. A good selection of topics covered. I especially liked the ‘mysteries’ section and the ‘mobile phones’ section.
http://www.helpkidzlearn.com/index.html (http://www.helpkidzlearn.com/index.html)
This is a brilliant website. It is directed at children, but I found an activity on here that was an interactive test to test the students’ knowledge of BSL which was great because I had taught that in my class last week. There are interactive activities, such as making mosaics, following instructions, checking knowledge of everyday activities such as how to make a baked potato. The site is really, really easy to use, and it is all singing and all dancing.
http://home.netlinc.org.uk/ContentStore/__Public/Documents/0019400/19478/cdrom/East%20Midlands/victorian/eraIndex.htm (http://home.netlinc.org.uk/ContentStore/__Public/Documents/0019400/19478/cdrom/East%20Midlands/victorian/eraIndex.htm)
If you are teaching about newspapers, this is a great site. You can click on your geographical area to find out things that have happened throughout history. I clicked on Manchester and the Victorian era. You then choose a headline and it takes you to an interactive activity where you can ‘interview’ people connected with your story and you have to edit and write your newspaper article. The blurb on the site says: ‘Explore historical newspapers packed with true stories. Find out about grim and gruesome facts. Interview famous characters from history. Write your own front page stories. Discover hidden surprises including sound and film.’
http://www.learnanytime.co.uk (http://www.learnanytime.co.uk/)
Great website for Skills for Independent Living. Areas covered include sleep, diet, emotions, time management, bullying, family issues, our bodies, safety, *****, and many more.
http://www.eslpartyland.com/teachers/nov/skills.htm (http://www.eslpartyland.com/teachers/nov/skills.htm)
Good website. Gives loads of activities connected with shopping, travel, natural disasters. It is an ESOL site, but the activities can be used in any lesson.
www.scribd.com (http://www.scribd.com/)
Tons of resources for any subject. Registration is free – you just need your email address. I have just downloaded a 210 page literacy book that has worksheets connected with all areas of literacy. Just type in the search box what you are looking for and it will come up with lots of resources.
http://www.the-bus-stop.net/games.html (http://www.the-bus-stop.net/games.html)
Useful site with games. Good for Entry level students.
http://keynotesresources.com/freeworksheets.htm (http://keynotesresources.com/freeworksheets.htm)
Aimed at primary, but the worksheets can be used in our classes.
http://www.schoolhousetech.com/downloads/worksheets/Mathematics.aspx (http://www.schoolhousetech.com/downloads/worksheets/Mathematics.aspx)
Maths worksheets, with answer keys. Not all singing and dancing, but easy to use.
http://genkienglish.net/highschoollessonplansfall.htm (http://genkienglish.net/highschoollessonplansfall.htm)
Good website, with lesson plans. Useful for ideas.
http://www.quia.com/pages/sequencingfun.html (http://www.quia.com/pages/sequencingfun.html)
Good website for teaching sequencing. Each correctly placed instruction uncovers part of a jigsaw piece.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy2.htm (http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy2.htm)
Good interactive resources.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/countdown/index.htm (http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/countdown/index.htm)
The above is a brilliant ice breaker activity that can be used every session. It is a Countdown simulator, in which students can have a go at maths, spelling, or even the conundrum. It also has the snazzy music off the show to go with it.
www.worksheetplace.com (http://www.worksheetplace.com/)
A nice selection of well set out worksheets for literacy and numeracy.
http://college.cengage.com/devenglish/resources/writing_ace/students/index.html (http://college.cengage.com/devenglish/resources/writing_ace/students/index.html)
This site makes a nice change from the boring practice exam papers we tend to use all the time. It’s an online test site, so may not be suitable for all learners. It has lots of tests, connected with punctuation, reading for meaning, spelling, verbs etc. Definitely worth a look.
http://www.esolscotland.com (http://www.esolscotland.com/)
Massive collection of literacy resources – sound files, worksheets, complete topics. There are pictures to print off to use with the resources. The site is so easy to use too. Well worth a look. Topics are all directed at adult learners. This has got to be one of the best sites I have come across.
http://www.moneymatterstome.co.uk/Interactive-Workshops/OS-SIM-Intro.htm (http://www.moneymatterstome.co.uk/Interactive-Workshops/OS-SIM-Intro.htm)
Great website that has interactive simulators such as cash machines, online shopping, writing cheques, chip and pin.
http://www.moneyinstructor.com/skills.asp (http://www.moneyinstructor.com/skills.asp)
Not had much chance to explore this site but it deals with money, budgeting etc.
http://www.nationwideeducation.co.uk/teachers/fin/fin_4-11/finance_interactives.asp (http://www.nationwideeducation.co.uk/teachers/fin/fin_4-11/finance_interactives.asp)
Interactive site dealing with money – lots of games to play on here.
http://www.eslpartyland.com/teachers/nov/skills.htm (http://www.eslpartyland.com/teachers/nov/skills.htm)
Covers all sorts of topics – shopping, travel, natural disasters, current events.
http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/schools/spelling_worksheets.shtml (http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/schools/spelling_worksheets.shtml)
lots of nice worksheets on here .literacy.
http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/schools/worksheets.shtml (http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/schools/worksheets.shtml)
as above
http://specialed.about.com/od/wordwalls/a/afam.htm (http://specialed.about.com/od/wordwalls/a/afam.htm)
spelling resources
http://www.teachingexpertise. com/resources/social-emotional-aspects-learning (http://www.teachingexpertise.%20com/resources/social-emotional-aspects-learning)
Lots of resources connected with health and well being.
http://www.chalkface.com/products/PSHE/?page=4 (http://www.chalkface.com/products/PSHE/?page=4)
PSHE - worksheets connected with stereotyping, self esteem, cultural diversity etc.
http://www.prongo.com/games/ (http://www.prongo.com/games/)
Lots of interactive activities for lower level learners. Aids mouse control and co-ordination skills. Lots of the activities are aimed at primary learners so discretion is required when using these activities.
http://www.poissonrouge.com/ (http://www.poissonrouge.com/)
Interactive activities – students can explore the site. It is a primary site for low level learners.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/calendar/ (http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/calendar/)
Calendar with useful dates for topical planning. (2010 but I am sure they will update it)
http://www.educationworld.com/back_to_school/index.shtml#icebreaker (http://www.educationworld.com/back_to_school/index.shtml#icebreaker)
A site with lots of useful icebreakers on.
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/literacy.htm (http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/literacy.htm)
literacy games and activities.
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/grlists.htm (http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/grlists.htm)
grammar and spelling website.
http://www.schoolworkout.co.uk/literacy.htm (http://www.schoolworkout.co.uk/literacy.htm)
Great site with Powerpoints and worksheets. Lots of stuff to do with word origins.
http://www.eflworksheets.com/samplesheets.htm (http://www.eflworksheets.com/samplesheets.htm)
Some interactive exercises, some printable. The printable ones would need to be copied and pasted into Word before use.
http://www.englishforeveryone.org/ (http://www.englishforeveryone.org/)
lots of printable online resources
http://www.shaunthesheep.com/games/ (http://www.shaunthesheep.com/games/)
Games that aid mouse control, and aren’t childish!
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/links/artgames.html (http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/links/artgames.html)
lots of art activities. I especially like the nga kids link – an interactive art tool where students can design and print their own painting with predefined objects.
http://www.britishcouncil.org (http://www.britishcouncil.org/kids-topics-food.htm)
Literacy resources, many topic based.
http://rwp.excellencegateway.org.uk/readwriteplus/Literacy_Entry_1_Unit_1 (http://rwp.excellencegateway.org.uk/readwriteplus/Literacy_Entry_1_Unit_1)
This is the web-site where you can get the shrink wrapped booklets that we have used before – you can print individual modules if you wish. (Adult literacy)
http://www.vision-works.net/index.php (http://www.vision-works.net/index.php)
SEAL website, dealing with personal development. You need to register for free downloads.
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/ict/contents.htm (http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/ict/contents.htm)
ICT teaching ideas
http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/Curriculum/ICT.htm (http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/Curriculum/ICT.htm)
ICT resources
http://www.youramazingbrain.org/testyourself/default.htm# (http://www.youramazingbrain.org/testyourself/default.htm#)
Great interactive test site about body language, memory, being an eyewitness. Useful when teaching about emotions and body language.
http://rwp.qia.oxi.net/embeddedlearning/searchinteractive.cfm (http://rwp.qia.oxi.net/embeddedlearning/searchinteractive.cfm)
interactive web site starting from milestone 7 up to level 2
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/cardmaker.htm (http://www.mrnussbaum.com/cardmaker.htm)
Lower level IT – business card maker
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/gamescode.htm (http://www.mrnussbaum.com/gamescode.htm)
Lots of interactive activities / games for lower level learners covering all topics.
http://www.writingfun.com/ (http://www.writingfun.com/)
Lots of activities to do with purpose of text, recount etc.
http://elllo.org/english/home.htm (http://elllo.org/english/home.htm)
an excellent site to cover lots of stuff for equality and diversity. Tons of resources – passages to read or listen to about different cultures, and exercises to complete. Really good site. If you choose version 5 or version 6 activities you get the complete lesson as a pdf worksheet too.
http://www.senworksheets.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?scPath=0&sDate=0&freeWorksheets=yes&Submit=Search&search_in_keywords=1&search_in_description=1&inc_subcat=1&page=3 (http://www.senworksheets.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?scPath=0&sDate=0&freeWorksheets=yes&Submit=Search&search_in_keywords=1&search_in_description=1&inc_subcat=1&page=3)
SEN free worksheets. (use with essential communication Skills classes)
http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/interact-LA.htm (http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/interact-LA.htm)
I haven’t had time to check out all the links on this site, but from what I have, the resources are brilliant. It has literacy and numeracy links and is really worth a visit.(EXCELLENT – CHECK OUT!)
http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp (http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp)
lists of useful interactive programmes. Literacy and numeracy.
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/in_the_bag/ (http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/in_the_bag/)
what’s in the bag – low level descriptive guessing game. Encourages thinking and discussion skills. Great for a filler or as an extension activity.
http://www.aloscotland.com/alo/325.html (http://www.aloscotland.com/alo/325.html)
Resources, more to do with teaching aid and policies.
http://www.crucial-media.net/ (http://www.crucial-media.net/)
interactive life skills web sites to do with gangs and crime, seasides, electricity (a mixed bag, I know!)
http://www.aadac4kids.com/main.asp (http://www.aadac4kids.com/main.asp)
Ideal for younger learners – interactive lessons and games. For example, there is a snakes and ladders game that is played interactively, and students have to answer questions (about life skills / ***** / alcohol etc) before they can move their piece.
http://www.literacy.uconn.edu/evalit.htm (http://www.literacy.uconn.edu/evalit.htm)
tutor tips
www.wedigtv.com (http://www.wedigtv.com/)
This is a brilliant site, where the students can take part in actual TV game shows. E.g. Countdown, Bullseye, Deal or No Deal. THIS SITE IS WONDERFUL BUT CHECK THAT IT WORKS ON OUR COMPUTERS AS IT DOESN’T WORK ON SOME OF THEM!!!
http://www.primarygames.com/holiday_fun.htm (http://www.primarygames.com/holiday_fun.htm)
Resources to do with special days
http://www.senteacher.org/Files/ (http://www.senteacher.org/Files/)
Site allows you to download learning resources for SEN students. There are some brilliant ones on this site. One that I tried needs a web cam, but if you have one you are presented with a dirty window and the student waves their hand in front of the cam to clean the window!
http://www.karafun.com/karaoke/ (http://www.karafun.com/karaoke/)
http://www.kariokebar.com/ (http://www.kariokebar.com/)
Not sussed these out yet properly, but the top link lets you download the karaoke machine, and the second link just shows the song words all at once.
http://myths.e2bn.org/index.php (http://myths.e2bn.org/index.php)
read aloud story site.
http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/games/makeandDo.htm (http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/games/makeandDo.htm)
Lots of interactive basic activities for lower level students.
http://www.oyunlar1.com/cookinggames.asp (http://www.oyunlar1.com/cookinggames.asp)
Absolutely hundreds of games!
http://www.symbolworld.org/ (http://www.symbolworld.org/)
resources that use symbols – great for non-readers.
http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/dick/tta/wc/verbs.htm#imp (http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/dick/tta/wc/verbs.htm#imp)
verbs – information about.
http://www.testdesigner.com/ (http://www.testdesigner.com/)
test designer.
www.worldofteaching.com (http://www.worldofteaching.com/)
lots of powerpoints covering many different subjects.
http://www.sflqi.org.uk/pdtraining/exp_literacy.htm (http://www.sflqi.org.uk/pdtraining/exp_literacy.htm)
Skills for Life resources.
http://www.sflqi.org.uk/online/materials_5.htm (http://www.sflqi.org.uk/online/materials_5.htm)
Skills for Life resources.
http://www.worksheetgenius.com/html/english_worksheets.php (http://www.worksheetgenius.com/html/english_worksheets.php)
worksheet creator
http://www.learnanytime.co.uk/English/Punctuation%20Marks.htm (http://www.learnanytime.co.uk/English/Punctuation%20Marks.htm)
loads of visual resources concerned with literacy.
http://studentswithlearningdifficulties.blogspot.com/2008/10/looking-at-hazards.html (http://studentswithlearningdifficulties.blogspot.com/2008/10/looking-at-hazards.html)
health and safety interactive resources.
http://newhameasyread.org/work.html (http://newhameasyread.org/work.html)
all about work and jobs – interactive activities.
http://newhameasyread.org/home.html (http://newhameasyread.org/home.html)
home page of above, with resources connected with money, relationships and work.
http://www.sensoryworld.org/ (http://www.sensoryworld.org/)
Absolutely brilliant interactive site for learners with disabilities connected with things around the home. Well worth a visit.
http://www.trans-active.org.uk/teenz/facemaker/index.htm (http://www.trans-active.org.uk/teenz/facemaker/index.htm)
Interactive random face maker. Can be used to talk about emotions, or can be used in a literacy class to talk about adjectives or for free writing
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/ClassClock/clockres.html (http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/ClassClock/clockres.html)
Interactive clock
http://studentswithlearningdifficulties.blogspot.com/search/label/Entry%202 (http://studentswithlearningdifficulties.blogspot.com/search/label/Entry%202)
Tons of Milestone resources – functionally based and context based. Great site.
http://www.computerlabkids.com/ (http://www.computerlabkids.com/)
lots of resources for using IT.
http://www.nimblefingers.com/a_exer.htm (http://www.nimblefingers.com/a_exer.htm)
exercise warm ups before using a PC.
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/gamescode.htm (http://www.mrnussbaum.com/gamescode.htm)
lots of interactive learning games with printables.
http://www.kidscape.org.uk/download/index.asp#BullyPack (http://www.kidscape.org.uk/download/index.asp#BullyPack)
dealing with social issues – bullying and travel safety.
http://www.thewarwickshirezone.co.uk/adultzone/resourcesadult/bullying (http://www.thewarwickshirezone.co.uk/adultzone/resourcesadult/bullying)
Site with interactive resources dealing with bullying.
www.authorstream.com (http://www.authorstream.com/)
lots of interactive slideshows and presentations. Free registration required.
http://www.nala.ie (http://www.nala.ie/)
lots of entry level, context based resources. Well worth a look. When you get to the website, type in ‘free resources’ in the search box. It will come up with a list that you may think just contains information but the publications contain lots of context based lesson plans and worksheets and activities.
http://www.amusicalbox.com/ (http://www.amusicalbox.com/)
karaoke site
http://ronansonlinekaraoke.com/ (http://ronansonlinekaraoke.com/)
karaoke site
http://www.karaokeparty.com/ (http://www.karaokeparty.com/)
best karaoke site – like the PS Singstar. Free registration required.
http://www.freequiz4u.com/picturequiz.htm (http://www.freequiz4u.com/picturequiz.htm)
http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/picture_quiz/ (http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/picture_quiz/)
picture quizzes – great for end of term team building exercises.
http://www.musicquizworld.com/quiz/what_comes_next_lyrics_quiz.html (http://www.musicquizworld.com/quiz/what_comes_next_lyrics_quiz.html)
music quiz – great for end of term team building exercises.
http://www.musicquizworld.com/music_quizzes.html (http://www.musicquizworld.com/music_quizzes.html)
music quiz - great for end of term team building exercises.
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/christmas/beginner-christmas-picture-quiz.html (http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/christmas/beginner-christmas-picture-quiz.html)
word matching – drag and drop. Basic literacy.
http://www.allthetests.com/fun-tests-humor-quizzes.php (http://www.allthetests.com/fun-tests-humor-quizzes.php)
fun quizzes – just for fun fillers.
www.brainpop.com (http://www.brainpop.com/)
Lots of good literacy and numeracy interactive resources, as well as other subjects
http://www.slatersoftware.com/document.html (http://www.slatersoftware.com/document.html)
samples of worksheets in pictorial form. Really great for non readers.
http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2009/09/07/100-useful-tools-for-special-needs-students-educators/ (http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2009/09/07/100-useful-tools-for-special-needs-students-educators/)
good list of websites – ‘100 Useful Tools for Special Needs Students and Educators’
http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/inclusion_and_SEN/SEN/mld.asp (http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/inclusion_and_SEN/SEN/mld.asp)
brill...complete workbooks. Themed units concerned with current social issues and personal development.
http://home.centurytel.net/mrs_browns_classroom/pages/daily_living_skills.htm (http://home.centurytel.net/mrs_browns_classroom/pages/daily_living_skills.htm)
Website with resources for students with disabilities to do with shopping and cooking
http://home.centurytel.net/mrs_browns_classroom/ (http://home.centurytel.net/mrs_browns_classroom/)
Resources connected with living skills aimed at learners with disabilities.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ct-lsk.htm (http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ct-lsk.htm)
Life Skills resources – topics covered include employability, hygiene, emotions,
http://free_english_lessons_online1.teacherlingo.com/archive/tags/functional+skills/default.aspx (http://free_english_lessons_online1.teacherlingo.com/archive/tags/functional+skills/default.aspx)
Complete topic resources. Each topic comes with a video presentation, comprehension and interactive games. Aimed at ESOL but equally as useful in literacy classes.
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/englishforwork/englishforwork.html (http://www.esolcourses.com/content/englishforwork/englishforwork.html)
Lots of activities to do with work. Again, an ESOL site, but great ideas for teaching functional literacy.
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topicsmenu/topicsa-c.html (http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topicsmenu/topicsa-c.html)
topics covering lots of areas. Aimed at ESOL students but lots of fab, context based resources.
http://www.northerngrid.org/index.php/resources/interactive-activities (http://www.northerngrid.org/index.php/resources/interactive-activities)
interactive resources again based around topics. Some SEN and some mainstream.
http://www.oberlin.edu/amam/asia/Default.html (http://www.oberlin.edu/amam/asia/Default.html)
Resources about Asian culture.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/course/email/menu.shtml (http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/course/email/menu.shtml)
Using email safely. Excellent IT tutor site.
http://www.businessenglishonline.net/emailenglish/worksheets.htm (http://www.businessenglishonline.net/emailenglish/worksheets.htm)
Scroll down to the bottom for free using email worksheets
http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/CC/ (http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/CC/)
sound matching activity, art activities, cultural interactive stories. Really worth a look.
http://www.scholastic.com/readeveryday/ (http://www.scholastic.com/readeveryday/)
Not explored this site fully yet but there appears to be a lot of good, free literacy resources on here.
http://www.mes-english.com/flashcards/dailyroutines.php (http://www.mes-english.com/flashcards/dailyroutines.php)
flashcards, powerpoints and worksheets. Brill!
http://www.adamfrost.net (http://www.adamfrost.net/)
interactive computer tutorial – basics. Excellent
http://www.mesalibrary.org/Research/mouse/page01.htm (http://www.mesalibrary.org/Research/mouse/page01.htm)
mouse tutorial
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/kplus_alpha.htm (http://www.internet4classrooms.com/kplus_alpha.htm)
Alphabet / letter recognition resources – interactive.
http://www.pitara.com/games/odd/index.asp (http://www.pitara.com/games/odd/index.asp)
interactive odd one out letter game – really good to aid letter recognition.
http://www.freewebs.com/weddell/findtheletter.html (http://www.freewebs.com/weddell/findtheletter.html)
find the letter on the keyboard – really good letter recognition practise and for students practising finding their way around the keyboard.
http://www.juliasrainbowcorner.com/html/funandgames.html (http://www.juliasrainbowcorner.com/html/funandgames.html)
lots of interactive games. Use with discretion as the site is more aimed at primary learners
http://www.skillsworkshop.org/ilt.htm (http://www.skillsworkshop.org/ilt.htm)
We all know about the fabulous Skillsworkshop site – this link takes you to some good IT links
http://www.spellingcity.com/ (http://www.spellingcity.com/)
excellent focussed spelling site – enter your own words, and choose from a wealth of activities to reinforce the words. Brilliant! (Note: some of the resources need you to register – not sure if there is a charge for this)
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/spelling.html# (http://www.webenglishteacher.com/spelling.html#)
lots and lots of spelling resources
http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/SubCategory.aspx?id=58 (http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/SubCategory.aspx?id=58)
picture resources – household chores. I used this site when I was teaching about household chores.
http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/Default.aspx (http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/Default.aspx)
This is the home page, detailing all the categories of the above link.
http://www.britishcouncil.org (http://www.britishcouncil.org/)
lots of literacy activities
http://www.computerlabkids.com/internet.htm (http://www.computerlabkids.com/internet.htm)
internet tutorials.
www.tuneintoenglish.com (http://www.tuneintoenglish.com/)
brilliant site using music as a basis for teaching English. Printable worksheets connected with many, many popular songs. Definitely worth a look.
http://www.teach-ict.com/index.html (http://www.teach-ict.com/index.html)
ICT resources.
http://www.elcivics.com/lifeskills/breakfast-lesson-1 (http://www.elcivics.com/lifeskills/breakfast-lesson-1)
Life Skills lesson resources.
http://www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWEB/microlp.htm (http://www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWEB/microlp.htm)
http://www.computerlabkids.com/Cannon/Word.htm (http://www.computerlabkids.com/Cannon/Word.htm)
computer tutorials.
http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/Tutorials/msword/index.php (http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/Tutorials/msword/index.php)
using MS Word tutorials
http://www.moillusions.com/2006/04/virgin-digital-find-75-bands-illusion.html (http://www.moillusions.com/2006/04/virgin-digital-find-75-bands-illusion.html)
These are good pictures to put on the Smart Board as fillers. (You can zoom into them as well.) They are pictures and the students have to name various items. The picture is very busy and has lots of things happening in it. There is one connected with movies, one connected with cities and a couple connected with bands. E.g one picture has a picture of a tub of Philadelphia cheese on the floor hence the film ‘Philadelphia’. THIS SITE SHOULD BE USED WITH DISCRETION AND IS ONLY REALLY SUITABLE FOR MATURE LEARNERS. IF YOU LOOK AT THE BAND ONE YOU WILL SEE WHY. Also, you don’t get answers but a quick scour on Google will bring the answers up from kind people who have decided to publish them.
http://www.topicbox.net/English/ (http://www.topicbox.net/English/)
Literacy text resources.
http://www.totalcommunication.org.uk/makaton-signing.html (http://www.totalcommunication.org.uk/makaton-signing.html)
Makaton Sign Demos. This is a really good site that I used with a learner who could not communicate verbally. To ensure she could participate in every lesson I set her SMART targets which meant she had to demonstrate at least one sign in every session at the front of her class. If I chose a word that she didn’t know then we could watch the short video demonstration and she would learn a new sign. If I chose one she did know then I could check it using the online video. Each demonstration video only lasts a matter of a couple of seconds. As well as ensuring the learner was meeting her targets, the rest of the class learned on a weekly basis a way in which they could communicate with this student.
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/welcome/ (http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/welcome/)
Brilliant ‘Welcome to the Web’ Quest. Have used this in Family Learning sessions and in Basic IT sessions.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/raw/help/topics_list.shtml (http://www.bbc.co.uk/raw/help/topics_list.shtml)
internet resources and videos. Functional literacy, numeracy and ICT resources.
http://www.teachitprimary.co.uk/index.asp?CurrMenu=285 (http://www.teachitprimary.co.uk/index.asp?CurrMenu=285)
Some things on here are chargeable – haven’t explored it much but there seem to be lots of literacy resources.
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/vocab.html (http://www.webenglishteacher.com/vocab.html)
lots of literacy links.
http://www.tv411.org/ (http://www.tv411.org/)
Great adult literacy and numeracy resources!
http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/keyskills/basic_assess.php (http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/keyskills/basic_assess.php)
PRACTICE LITERACY AND NUMERACY TEST PAPERS!!
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/interact.htm (http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/interact.htm)
speed typing, interactive activities connected with lots and lots of subjects.
http://ctbyl.icsps.ilstu.edu/illinoisntc//index.asp (http://ctbyl.icsps.ilstu.edu/illinoisntc/index.asp)
could this be your life? Interactive consequences activity.
http://www.khake.com/page94.html (http://www.khake.com/page94.html)
hundreds of employability resources
http://www.shelterclassroomkit.org.uk/index.php?country=england&subject=secondary (http://www.shelterclassroomkit.org.uk/index.php?country=england&subject=secondary)
shelter resources – homelessness, neighbourhoods, housing development issues.
http://www.itass.newham.gov.uk/curriculum/sow.aspx (http://www.itass.newham.gov.uk/curriculum/sow.aspx)
Basic ICT instructions – useful to put on Moodle.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/computertutor/computertutorone/index.shtml (http://www.bbc.co.uk/computertutor/computertutorone/index.shtml)
computer tutor on how to use a mouse, keyboard, computer screen
http://www.microsoft.com/education/howto.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/education/howto.mspx)
‘how to’ guide for Microsoft.
www.topmarks.co.uk (http://www.topmarks.co.uk/)
Brill website – lots of IWB resources and topic based resources.
http://www.havefunteaching.com/worksheets/english (http://www.havefunteaching.com/worksheets/english)
Lots and lots of free literacy worksheets. Easy to navigate web site and lovely worksheets.
http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/index.htm (http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/index.htm)
phonics site – IWB and printables.
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=44 (http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=44)
IWB resources.
http://www.naturedetectives.org.uk/ (http://www.naturedetectives.org.uk/)
loads of resources connected with nature.
http://old.kidsmart.org.uk/teachers/lessonplans.aspx (http://old.kidsmart.org.uk/teachers/lessonplans.aspx)
internet safety
http://www.reviseict.co.uk/lessons/word/index.htm (http://www.reviseict.co.uk/lessons/word/index.htm)
interactive ICT revision lessons.
http://www.icteachers.co.uk/resources/ict_resources.htm (http://www.icteachers.co.uk/resources/ict_resources.htm)
http://www.icteachers.co.uk/resources/literacy_resources.htm#Poetry (http://www.icteachers.co.uk/resources/literacy_resources.htm#Poetry)
ICT resources.
http://www.mysusthouse.org/game.html (http://www.mysusthouse.org/game.html)
Fabulous complete interactive presentation dealing with sustainability. Really gets the students thinking.
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/pshe/pshe.htm (http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/pshe/pshe.htm)
PSHE and citizenship resources – really good
http://www.ictspecialist.com/resources.php (http://www.ictspecialist.com/resources.php)
it resources
http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/eae/sustainability/sustainability.html (http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/eae/sustainability/sustainability.html)
sustainability resources
http://www.ictspecialist.com/games.php (http://www.ictspecialist.com/games.php)
drag and drop ICT revision exercises
http://www.teach-ict.com/ (http://www.teach-ict.com/)
tutorials
http://www.learnthenet.com/test-yourself/ (http://www.learnthenet.com/test-yourself/)
ICT tests
http://www.learnthenet.com/this-week/10-things-to-do/index.php (http://www.learnthenet.com/this-week/10-things-to-do/index.php)
good ict resources, with tests.
http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/how_do_i_vote/polling_station_walkthrough.aspx (http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/how_do_i_vote/polling_station_walkthrough.aspx)
Interactive walk through polling station. Great for teaching about voting.
http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/tutor/index.php?lang=EN (http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/tutor/index.php?lang=EN)
Learn how to touch type.
http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/ (http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/)
Computer basics tutorial
http://www.lgfl.net (http://www.lgfl.net/)
Good website dealing with all areas of the curriculum.
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_home.cfm (http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_home.cfm)
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_iwb_smart_resource.cfm (http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_iwb_smart_resource.cfm)
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/content/games/makeandDo.htm (http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/content/games/makeandDo.htm)
The links above have interactive games, IWB resources, literacy, numeracy and SEN
http://www.schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk/NGFL/IWB/resources.html (http://www.schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk/NGFL/IWB/resources.html)
Free Smart Board resources
http://www.chompchomp.com/menu.htm (http://www.chompchomp.com/menu.htm)
grammar worksheets to use with interactive websites.
http://kids.discovery.com/fansites/tradingspaceskids/roommaker/roommaker.html (http://kids.discovery.com/fansites/tradingspaceskids/roommaker/roommaker.html)
Room designer
http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/fun_n_games/ (http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/fun_n_games/)
http://kids.discovery.com/ (http://kids.discovery.com/)
Fun science games.
http://www.chewonthis.org.uk/activity.htm (http://www.chewonthis.org.uk/activity.htm)
Healthy eating website full of activities.
http://www.rsc-sw-scotland.ac.uk/project_pages/health_safety.htm (http://www.rsc-sw-scotland.ac.uk/project_pages/health_safety.htm)
health and safety website with quizzes and interactive activities. Brilliant.
http://www.esl-lab.com/ (http://www.esl-lab.com/)
great selection of listening and comprehension exercises.
http://www.pearsonlongman.com/teens/teachers/ (http://www.pearsonlongman.com/teens/teachers/)
Vocabulary related to sports.
http://www.manythings.org/e/easy.html (http://www.manythings.org/e/easy.html)
Interactive basic vocabulary matching games.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-central-themes-archive-page.htm (http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-central-themes-archive-page.htm)
Lots of great literacy resources
http://bogglesworldesl.com/adultesl3.htm (http://bogglesworldesl.com/adultesl3.htm)
Resources to do with grammar and punctuation. Topical resources.
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=groupinganimals (http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=groupinganimals)
animals and plants matching activities. Really nice, colourful activities.
http://www.what2learn.com/world_cup_2010/ (http://www.what2learn.com/world_cup_2010/)
Activities to do with the Wolrd Cup – outdated now, I know, but there are still some useful activities.
http://links4kids.co.uk/gcse/ict.htm (http://links4kids.co.uk/gcse/ict.htm)
Lots of ICT links from basic up to higher levels.
http://www.citizen.org.uk/Resources.htm (http://www.citizen.org.uk/Resources.htm)
Lots of great citizenship resources
http://postalheritage.org.uk/learning/teachers/freeresources (http://postalheritage.org.uk/learning/teachers/freeresources)
Brilliant resources to do with history and citizenship. You can download complete teaching packs with plans and resources.
http://www.free-teaching-resources.co.uk/pshe.shtml (http://www.free-teaching-resources.co.uk/pshe.shtml)
Citizenship resources.
http://primary.naace.co.uk/ (http://primary.naace.co.uk/)
ICT resources and activities. Aimed at Primary.
http://www.esolcourses.com/topics/the-world-cup.html (http://www.esolcourses.com/topics/the-world-cup.html)
Again, to do with the World Cup, but the site also has a massive amount of other resources if you click the links. Very easy to navigate site, with tons of interactive resources.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/links_grades_kindergarten_12/virtual_field_trips_individual.htm (http://www.internet4classrooms.com/links_grades_kindergarten_12/virtual_field_trips_individual.htm)
virtual trips to various parts of the world. Really useful to get students thinking.
http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/seaconte.htm (http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/seaconte.htm)
Website to do with holidays. Lovely, basic site to use and interactive.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/holidays.htm (http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/holidays.htm)
Another site dealing with holidays.
http://www.whiteboardroom.org.uk/LearningSystem/PortalHome/Start.Asp?Institution=au&Campus (http://www.whiteboardroom.org.uk/LearningSystem/PortalHome/Start.Asp?Institution=au&Campus)=
Lots of Smart Board resources to do with literacy, numeracy,science, geography, art and design. Aimed at students with learning difficulties.
http://www.businesscardland.com/home/create-business-cards.html (http://www.businesscardland.com/home/create-business-cards.html)
Free business card maker. Useful for students on employability courses. They can design their own and print them off.
http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?q=reading+strategy&p=3&m=01 (http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?q=reading+strategy&p=3&m=01)
Smart Board resources.
http://vcp.e2bn.org/teachers/ (http://vcp.e2bn.org/teachers/)
Crime and punishment resources.
http://www.staffspasttrack.org.uk/exhibit/palmer/teacher%20resources.htm (http://www.staffspasttrack.org.uk/exhibit/palmer/teacher%20resources.htm)
crime and punishment resources – scroll down the page to access resources as when you first go to the site it displays a lot of jumbled writing for some reason.
http://www.freequiz4u.com/picturequiz.htm (http://www.freequiz4u.com/picturequiz.htm)
quizzes for use at end of term or as icebreakers
http://www.keyskills4u.com/ (http://www.keyskills4u.com/)
Interactive website for Key Skills practice.
http://alison.com/publishers.php?publisher=Advance%20Learning (http://alison.com/publishers.php?publisher=Advance%20Learning)
Interactive IT resources
http://www.tengrrl.com/tens/017.shtml (http://www.tengrrl.com/tens/017.shtml)
creative writing ideas
http://www.mtstcil.org/skills/index.html (http://www.mtstcil.org/skills/index.html)
skills for independent living. Includes activities to do with fire safety, independent living, health, personal growth, financial independence,
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/sites/index.html (http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/sites/index.html)
loads of resources to do with culture and equality and diversity.
http://www.trip1.org/langarts.htm (http://www.trip1.org/langarts.htm)
lots of links to other sites. This link takes you to the Literacy part of the site but if you click on subject areas there are links to maths, science, social studies, PE, arts and crafts and reading.
http://kids.tate.org.uk/games/my-imaginary-city/ (http://kids.tate.org.uk/games/my-imaginary-city/)
art project – my imaginary city. Students can design their imaginary city.
http://www.symbolworld.org/stories/older/03/3_4/tescos/tesco1.htm (http://www.symbolworld.org/stories/older/03/3_4/tescos/tesco1.htm)
symbol reading. This takes you to the story about shopping in Tesco but if you click ‘home’ you will get everything else that the site offers.
http://tes.iboard.co.uk/player/frameset.htm?id=2641 (http://tes.iboard.co.uk/player/frameset.htm?id=2641)
interactive Diwali presentation.
http://www.nln.ac.uk/ (http://www.nln.ac.uk/)
fab resources, all levels. Think that your establishment needs to be registered to use this site.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/pse/16/ks3/default.html (http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/pse/16/ks3/default.html)
tutorial resources dealing with healthy living. Brilliant interactive site and if you click on the home page there are many other topics to choose from.
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/proofread.html (http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/proofread.html)
editing and proof reading work – higher level
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy.html#13 (http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy.html#13)
lots of interactive literacy resources.
http://www.elcivics.com/ (http://www.elcivics.com/)
good American knowledge comprehension site. Life Skills, literacy etc.
http://busyteacher.org/ (http://busyteacher.org/)
Free printable worksheets
http://offender-learning.qia.oxi.net/index.php?q=node/2 (http://offender-learning.qia.oxi.net/index.php?q=node/2)
literacy resources. Aimed at offenders but still relevant for other learners.
http://cavemanenglish.pbworks.com/w/file/8952540/A-Brief-History-of-the-En.doc (http://cavemanenglish.pbworks.com/w/file/8952540/A-Brief-History-of-the-En.doc)
Type in google ‘cavemanenglish’ if this link doesn’t work. History of the English language resources
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_41.htm (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_41.htm)
Literacy – fab interactive resources.
http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/picture_quiz/ (http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/picture_quiz/)
quizzes for end of term or fillers
http://www.right-writing.com/index.html (http://www.right-writing.com/index.html)
Info for use in writing class.
http://www.sp-studio.de/ (http://www.sp-studio.de/)
Brilliant interactive website for older learners to create their own South Park character. I used this in a class where the students had to create a character and then write a profile about the character they had created.
http://www.pppst.com/index.html (http://www.pppst.com/index.html)
This is a fantastic website full of ready made Powerpoints, covering lots of topics. You will find lots of resources to use in literacy and numeracy classes, and there are lots of good Powerpoints that can be used in Skills for Independent Living classes, to do with social issues. If you go to the box marked ‘topics and themes’ it gives you a list of hundreds, if not thousands of things covered in the Powerpoints.
http://www.educationict.org.uk/literacy/index.htm (http://www.educationict.org.uk/literacy/index.htm)
This is a good literacy website, with lots of worksheets that can be adapted to suit the level of your learners. The fourth grade section has some useful resources for skimming and scanning for example. There is also some Smartboard stuff but I haven’t checked this out yet.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm (http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm)
Great website with lots of literacy, numeracy and basic skills (e.g. number / colour recognition) resources. The site is graded in sections, from kindergarten to eighth grade, so there is a lot to suit every level. It’s an American site but there are lots of English resources on here. There are loads of interactive quizzes and activities, and lots of worksheets to complement the activities. In fact, on just the eighth grade literacy section there are hundreds of resources!
http://www.citycol.com/basic_skills/ (http://www.citycol.com/basic_skills/)
I’m sure we have all seen this site, but it is a good one for literacy and numeracy resources anyway. Go to the site guide on this page and it will lead you to the specific resources. It’s aimed directly at adults, and even though some of the interactive activities and quizzes are a bit bland, they are still worth a go.
http://www.usingenglish.com/ (http://www.usingenglish.com/)
Good literacy site, with resources from Entry Level to Level 2. The worksheets again are a bit plain, but they are useful for quick revision tasks / tests and can be put on the Smartboard. The site looks a bit boring when you first go to it, but there are some excellent resources to be found. I’ve found that the pdf versions of worksheets are easier on the eye. http://www.usingenglish.com/lesson-plans.html (http://www.usingenglish.com/lesson-plans.html) (easiest part of the site).
http://www.writing-kit.com/apostrophes/index.html (http://www.writing-kit.com/apostrophes/index.html)
This is a complete interactive lesson that is really good fun about the use of apostrophes. It also has sound so will speak its way through the presentation. To consolidate what the students have learned, there is also an interactive quiz which can be found at http://www.writing-kit.com/ApConsol/index.html (http://www.writing-kit.com/ApConsol/index.html) . Great extension work, which includes lots of real-life examples of apostrophe, can be found at http://www.apostrophe.org.uk/index.htm (http://www.apostrophe.org.uk/index.htm)
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/eng/index-new.htm (http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/eng/index-new.htm)
Lots of literacy, numeracy and skills for independent living resources can be found on this website. Many are interactive and there are lots of worksheets to download.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/english/118/default.html (http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/english/118/default.html)
literacy powerpoints
http://www.higherbebington.wirral.sch.uk/games.html (http://www.higherbebington.wirral.sch.uk/games.html)
Numeracy, literacy and ICT resources can be found on this site. Loads of interactive games for all levels. There are also video explanations on many topics to show your students. There are many links to other sites also.
http://www.education.com/ (http://www.education.com/)
This is a good website with literacy and numeracy resources. It is American, so you may need to be careful if you are using the literacy part of the site. On the home page, type in ‘worksheets’ in the search bar at the top of the page. This will list all the worksheets and you can then filter the results. There will also be a link for activities.
http://www.alresources.com (http://www.alresources.com/)
This website gives you links to many different, interactive numeracy and literacy resources. It is extremely easy to navigate. There are things like cash machine simulators and colourful worksheets. It is designed specifically for adults. If you go to the home page, there are lots of other links connected with resources for students with mental health issues and dyslexia.
http://www.agendaweb.org/ (http://www.agendaweb.org/)
This site has lots and lots of literacy exercises. I haven’t had chance to check them all out, but there are resources such as interactive activities where the learner has to fill in missing words and then the computer reads it back to them so they can hear if what they have written is correct. The site is a little difficult to navigate but there are some real gems to be found if you have the patience to trawl through the hundreds of examples!
http://sadlier-oxford.com/phonics/student.cfm (http://sadlier-oxford.com/phonics/student.cfm)
Great literacy and numeracy site, again with lots of interactive activities. There is a game on here where students have to type in plurals of words in order to fill a fish tank with fish with every correct answer. Sounds childish, but trust me, the words that it gives you to pluralise aren’t all that simple!
http://www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/south/shared_pages/ss_studentgames.htm#stuvoc (http://www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/south/shared_pages/ss_studentgames.htm#stuvoc)
Long address, I know, but really worth it because of all the easy to use links on this page.
http://www.quia.com/pages/sequencingfun.html (http://www.quia.com/pages/sequencingfun.html)
I found this page when I was looking for things to do with sequencing and there are lots of examples on here, which makes it easier than having to create them yourself.
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ (http://www.crickweb.co.uk/)
This is a brilliant website with lots and lots of interactive activities. It is useful in Entry Level classes and has games connected with labelling fruit and vegetables, naming body parts, creating stories etc and as a lot of them are drag and drop activities then they are great for using on the Smart board and for encouraging students to come to the front to increase confidence when using the Smart board. There are things though that may suit higher ability students, such as using compound words and verbs. There are numeracy and literacy resources on this site.
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/15.cfm?s=15&p=250,index (http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/15.cfm?s=15&p=250,index)
Again, lots of interactive literacy and numeracy resources. Easy to use website too.
http://www.talent.ac.uk/londononline/welcome/home/index.htm (http://www.talent.ac.uk/londononline/welcome/home/index.htm)
Aimed at ESOL students, this website has many resources connected with every day living, such as health, shopping, asking for directions etc.
http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/ (http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/)
This is a website that can be used for speaking and listening exercises. The site tells you how many things are made like jelly beans, chocolate, dolls and crayons. If you go to the online tour section you can take a tour of various factories with lots of video footage, which could lead to comprehension exercises (if you have time to create them!).
http://www.quornfoodquest.co.uk/index.htm (http://www.quornfoodquest.co.uk/index.htm)
This website teaches about healthy eating (useful for Skills for Independent Living). There are 5 modules from food preparation to where food comes from, all with interactive whiteboard activities, worksheets, activities and quizzes.
www.topmarks.co.uk (http://www.topmarks.co.uk/)
Really easy website to navigate around. There are lots of subjects on offer on here, and links to lots of other just as easy websites. There are literally hundreds of interactive activities, and you have the option to type in exactly what you are looking for.
http://www.widgit.com/resources/index.htm (http://www.widgit.com/resources/index.htm)
Topics include BSL, weather, dressing and grooming, out in the community, healthy eating, Shakespeare, occupations and loads more. Some of the stuff you have to pay for, but there are a few things on this site to download for free. You need to look out for the free resources that are in pdf format.
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/absolutenglish-972/notes/uscivi/resourcepages_themes_alph.htm (http://pagesperso-orange.fr/absolutenglish-972/notes/uscivi/resourcepages_themes_alph.htm)
Lots of literacy resources – including exercises, interactive games etc. A good selection of topics covered. I especially liked the ‘mysteries’ section and the ‘mobile phones’ section.
http://www.helpkidzlearn.com/index.html (http://www.helpkidzlearn.com/index.html)
This is a brilliant website. It is directed at children, but I found an activity on here that was an interactive test to test the students’ knowledge of BSL which was great because I had taught that in my class last week. There are interactive activities, such as making mosaics, following instructions, checking knowledge of everyday activities such as how to make a baked potato. The site is really, really easy to use, and it is all singing and all dancing.
http://home.netlinc.org.uk/ContentStore/__Public/Documents/0019400/19478/cdrom/East%20Midlands/victorian/eraIndex.htm (http://home.netlinc.org.uk/ContentStore/__Public/Documents/0019400/19478/cdrom/East%20Midlands/victorian/eraIndex.htm)
If you are teaching about newspapers, this is a great site. You can click on your geographical area to find out things that have happened throughout history. I clicked on Manchester and the Victorian era. You then choose a headline and it takes you to an interactive activity where you can ‘interview’ people connected with your story and you have to edit and write your newspaper article. The blurb on the site says: ‘Explore historical newspapers packed with true stories. Find out about grim and gruesome facts. Interview famous characters from history. Write your own front page stories. Discover hidden surprises including sound and film.’
http://www.learnanytime.co.uk (http://www.learnanytime.co.uk/)
Great website for Skills for Independent Living. Areas covered include sleep, diet, emotions, time management, bullying, family issues, our bodies, safety, *****, and many more.
http://www.eslpartyland.com/teachers/nov/skills.htm (http://www.eslpartyland.com/teachers/nov/skills.htm)
Good website. Gives loads of activities connected with shopping, travel, natural disasters. It is an ESOL site, but the activities can be used in any lesson.
www.scribd.com (http://www.scribd.com/)
Tons of resources for any subject. Registration is free – you just need your email address. I have just downloaded a 210 page literacy book that has worksheets connected with all areas of literacy. Just type in the search box what you are looking for and it will come up with lots of resources.
http://www.the-bus-stop.net/games.html (http://www.the-bus-stop.net/games.html)
Useful site with games. Good for Entry level students.
http://keynotesresources.com/freeworksheets.htm (http://keynotesresources.com/freeworksheets.htm)
Aimed at primary, but the worksheets can be used in our classes.
http://www.schoolhousetech.com/downloads/worksheets/Mathematics.aspx (http://www.schoolhousetech.com/downloads/worksheets/Mathematics.aspx)
Maths worksheets, with answer keys. Not all singing and dancing, but easy to use.
http://genkienglish.net/highschoollessonplansfall.htm (http://genkienglish.net/highschoollessonplansfall.htm)
Good website, with lesson plans. Useful for ideas.
http://www.quia.com/pages/sequencingfun.html (http://www.quia.com/pages/sequencingfun.html)
Good website for teaching sequencing. Each correctly placed instruction uncovers part of a jigsaw piece.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy2.htm (http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy2.htm)
Good interactive resources.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/countdown/index.htm (http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/countdown/index.htm)
The above is a brilliant ice breaker activity that can be used every session. It is a Countdown simulator, in which students can have a go at maths, spelling, or even the conundrum. It also has the snazzy music off the show to go with it.
www.worksheetplace.com (http://www.worksheetplace.com/)
A nice selection of well set out worksheets for literacy and numeracy.
http://college.cengage.com/devenglish/resources/writing_ace/students/index.html (http://college.cengage.com/devenglish/resources/writing_ace/students/index.html)
This site makes a nice change from the boring practice exam papers we tend to use all the time. It’s an online test site, so may not be suitable for all learners. It has lots of tests, connected with punctuation, reading for meaning, spelling, verbs etc. Definitely worth a look.
http://www.esolscotland.com (http://www.esolscotland.com/)
Massive collection of literacy resources – sound files, worksheets, complete topics. There are pictures to print off to use with the resources. The site is so easy to use too. Well worth a look. Topics are all directed at adult learners. This has got to be one of the best sites I have come across.
http://www.moneymatterstome.co.uk/Interactive-Workshops/OS-SIM-Intro.htm (http://www.moneymatterstome.co.uk/Interactive-Workshops/OS-SIM-Intro.htm)
Great website that has interactive simulators such as cash machines, online shopping, writing cheques, chip and pin.
http://www.moneyinstructor.com/skills.asp (http://www.moneyinstructor.com/skills.asp)
Not had much chance to explore this site but it deals with money, budgeting etc.
http://www.nationwideeducation.co.uk/teachers/fin/fin_4-11/finance_interactives.asp (http://www.nationwideeducation.co.uk/teachers/fin/fin_4-11/finance_interactives.asp)
Interactive site dealing with money – lots of games to play on here.
http://www.eslpartyland.com/teachers/nov/skills.htm (http://www.eslpartyland.com/teachers/nov/skills.htm)
Covers all sorts of topics – shopping, travel, natural disasters, current events.
http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/schools/spelling_worksheets.shtml (http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/schools/spelling_worksheets.shtml)
lots of nice worksheets on here .literacy.
http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/schools/worksheets.shtml (http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/schools/worksheets.shtml)
as above
http://specialed.about.com/od/wordwalls/a/afam.htm (http://specialed.about.com/od/wordwalls/a/afam.htm)
spelling resources
http://www.teachingexpertise. com/resources/social-emotional-aspects-learning (http://www.teachingexpertise.%20com/resources/social-emotional-aspects-learning)
Lots of resources connected with health and well being.
http://www.chalkface.com/products/PSHE/?page=4 (http://www.chalkface.com/products/PSHE/?page=4)
PSHE - worksheets connected with stereotyping, self esteem, cultural diversity etc.
http://www.prongo.com/games/ (http://www.prongo.com/games/)
Lots of interactive activities for lower level learners. Aids mouse control and co-ordination skills. Lots of the activities are aimed at primary learners so discretion is required when using these activities.
http://www.poissonrouge.com/ (http://www.poissonrouge.com/)
Interactive activities – students can explore the site. It is a primary site for low level learners.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/calendar/ (http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/calendar/)
Calendar with useful dates for topical planning. (2010 but I am sure they will update it)
http://www.educationworld.com/back_to_school/index.shtml#icebreaker (http://www.educationworld.com/back_to_school/index.shtml#icebreaker)
A site with lots of useful icebreakers on.
http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/literacy.htm (http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/literacy.htm)
literacy games and activities.
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/grlists.htm (http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/grlists.htm)
grammar and spelling website.
http://www.schoolworkout.co.uk/literacy.htm (http://www.schoolworkout.co.uk/literacy.htm)
Great site with Powerpoints and worksheets. Lots of stuff to do with word origins.
http://www.eflworksheets.com/samplesheets.htm (http://www.eflworksheets.com/samplesheets.htm)
Some interactive exercises, some printable. The printable ones would need to be copied and pasted into Word before use.
http://www.englishforeveryone.org/ (http://www.englishforeveryone.org/)
lots of printable online resources
http://www.shaunthesheep.com/games/ (http://www.shaunthesheep.com/games/)
Games that aid mouse control, and aren’t childish!
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/links/artgames.html (http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/links/artgames.html)
lots of art activities. I especially like the nga kids link – an interactive art tool where students can design and print their own painting with predefined objects.
http://www.britishcouncil.org (http://www.britishcouncil.org/kids-topics-food.htm)
Literacy resources, many topic based.
http://rwp.excellencegateway.org.uk/readwriteplus/Literacy_Entry_1_Unit_1 (http://rwp.excellencegateway.org.uk/readwriteplus/Literacy_Entry_1_Unit_1)
This is the web-site where you can get the shrink wrapped booklets that we have used before – you can print individual modules if you wish. (Adult literacy)
http://www.vision-works.net/index.php (http://www.vision-works.net/index.php)
SEAL website, dealing with personal development. You need to register for free downloads.
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/ict/contents.htm (http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/ict/contents.htm)
ICT teaching ideas
http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/Curriculum/ICT.htm (http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/Curriculum/ICT.htm)
ICT resources
http://www.youramazingbrain.org/testyourself/default.htm# (http://www.youramazingbrain.org/testyourself/default.htm#)
Great interactive test site about body language, memory, being an eyewitness. Useful when teaching about emotions and body language.
http://rwp.qia.oxi.net/embeddedlearning/searchinteractive.cfm (http://rwp.qia.oxi.net/embeddedlearning/searchinteractive.cfm)
interactive web site starting from milestone 7 up to level 2
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/cardmaker.htm (http://www.mrnussbaum.com/cardmaker.htm)
Lower level IT – business card maker
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/gamescode.htm (http://www.mrnussbaum.com/gamescode.htm)
Lots of interactive activities / games for lower level learners covering all topics.
http://www.writingfun.com/ (http://www.writingfun.com/)
Lots of activities to do with purpose of text, recount etc.
http://elllo.org/english/home.htm (http://elllo.org/english/home.htm)
an excellent site to cover lots of stuff for equality and diversity. Tons of resources – passages to read or listen to about different cultures, and exercises to complete. Really good site. If you choose version 5 or version 6 activities you get the complete lesson as a pdf worksheet too.
http://www.senworksheets.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?scPath=0&sDate=0&freeWorksheets=yes&Submit=Search&search_in_keywords=1&search_in_description=1&inc_subcat=1&page=3 (http://www.senworksheets.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?scPath=0&sDate=0&freeWorksheets=yes&Submit=Search&search_in_keywords=1&search_in_description=1&inc_subcat=1&page=3)
SEN free worksheets. (use with essential communication Skills classes)
http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/interact-LA.htm (http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/interact-LA.htm)
I haven’t had time to check out all the links on this site, but from what I have, the resources are brilliant. It has literacy and numeracy links and is really worth a visit.(EXCELLENT – CHECK OUT!)
http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp (http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp)
lists of useful interactive programmes. Literacy and numeracy.
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/in_the_bag/ (http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/in_the_bag/)
what’s in the bag – low level descriptive guessing game. Encourages thinking and discussion skills. Great for a filler or as an extension activity.
http://www.aloscotland.com/alo/325.html (http://www.aloscotland.com/alo/325.html)
Resources, more to do with teaching aid and policies.
http://www.crucial-media.net/ (http://www.crucial-media.net/)
interactive life skills web sites to do with gangs and crime, seasides, electricity (a mixed bag, I know!)
http://www.aadac4kids.com/main.asp (http://www.aadac4kids.com/main.asp)
Ideal for younger learners – interactive lessons and games. For example, there is a snakes and ladders game that is played interactively, and students have to answer questions (about life skills / ***** / alcohol etc) before they can move their piece.
http://www.literacy.uconn.edu/evalit.htm (http://www.literacy.uconn.edu/evalit.htm)
tutor tips
www.wedigtv.com (http://www.wedigtv.com/)
This is a brilliant site, where the students can take part in actual TV game shows. E.g. Countdown, Bullseye, Deal or No Deal. THIS SITE IS WONDERFUL BUT CHECK THAT IT WORKS ON OUR COMPUTERS AS IT DOESN’T WORK ON SOME OF THEM!!!
http://www.primarygames.com/holiday_fun.htm (http://www.primarygames.com/holiday_fun.htm)
Resources to do with special days
http://www.senteacher.org/Files/ (http://www.senteacher.org/Files/)
Site allows you to download learning resources for SEN students. There are some brilliant ones on this site. One that I tried needs a web cam, but if you have one you are presented with a dirty window and the student waves their hand in front of the cam to clean the window!
http://www.karafun.com/karaoke/ (http://www.karafun.com/karaoke/)
http://www.kariokebar.com/ (http://www.kariokebar.com/)
Not sussed these out yet properly, but the top link lets you download the karaoke machine, and the second link just shows the song words all at once.
http://myths.e2bn.org/index.php (http://myths.e2bn.org/index.php)
read aloud story site.
http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/games/makeandDo.htm (http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/games/makeandDo.htm)
Lots of interactive basic activities for lower level students.
http://www.oyunlar1.com/cookinggames.asp (http://www.oyunlar1.com/cookinggames.asp)
Absolutely hundreds of games!
http://www.symbolworld.org/ (http://www.symbolworld.org/)
resources that use symbols – great for non-readers.
http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/dick/tta/wc/verbs.htm#imp (http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/dick/tta/wc/verbs.htm#imp)
verbs – information about.
http://www.testdesigner.com/ (http://www.testdesigner.com/)
test designer.
www.worldofteaching.com (http://www.worldofteaching.com/)
lots of powerpoints covering many different subjects.
http://www.sflqi.org.uk/pdtraining/exp_literacy.htm (http://www.sflqi.org.uk/pdtraining/exp_literacy.htm)
Skills for Life resources.
http://www.sflqi.org.uk/online/materials_5.htm (http://www.sflqi.org.uk/online/materials_5.htm)
Skills for Life resources.
http://www.worksheetgenius.com/html/english_worksheets.php (http://www.worksheetgenius.com/html/english_worksheets.php)
worksheet creator
http://www.learnanytime.co.uk/English/Punctuation%20Marks.htm (http://www.learnanytime.co.uk/English/Punctuation%20Marks.htm)
loads of visual resources concerned with literacy.
http://studentswithlearningdifficulties.blogspot.com/2008/10/looking-at-hazards.html (http://studentswithlearningdifficulties.blogspot.com/2008/10/looking-at-hazards.html)
health and safety interactive resources.
http://newhameasyread.org/work.html (http://newhameasyread.org/work.html)
all about work and jobs – interactive activities.
http://newhameasyread.org/home.html (http://newhameasyread.org/home.html)
home page of above, with resources connected with money, relationships and work.
http://www.sensoryworld.org/ (http://www.sensoryworld.org/)
Absolutely brilliant interactive site for learners with disabilities connected with things around the home. Well worth a visit.
http://www.trans-active.org.uk/teenz/facemaker/index.htm (http://www.trans-active.org.uk/teenz/facemaker/index.htm)
Interactive random face maker. Can be used to talk about emotions, or can be used in a literacy class to talk about adjectives or for free writing
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/ClassClock/clockres.html (http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/ClassClock/clockres.html)
Interactive clock
http://studentswithlearningdifficulties.blogspot.com/search/label/Entry%202 (http://studentswithlearningdifficulties.blogspot.com/search/label/Entry%202)
Tons of Milestone resources – functionally based and context based. Great site.
http://www.computerlabkids.com/ (http://www.computerlabkids.com/)
lots of resources for using IT.
http://www.nimblefingers.com/a_exer.htm (http://www.nimblefingers.com/a_exer.htm)
exercise warm ups before using a PC.
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/gamescode.htm (http://www.mrnussbaum.com/gamescode.htm)
lots of interactive learning games with printables.
http://www.kidscape.org.uk/download/index.asp#BullyPack (http://www.kidscape.org.uk/download/index.asp#BullyPack)
dealing with social issues – bullying and travel safety.
http://www.thewarwickshirezone.co.uk/adultzone/resourcesadult/bullying (http://www.thewarwickshirezone.co.uk/adultzone/resourcesadult/bullying)
Site with interactive resources dealing with bullying.
www.authorstream.com (http://www.authorstream.com/)
lots of interactive slideshows and presentations. Free registration required.
http://www.nala.ie (http://www.nala.ie/)
lots of entry level, context based resources. Well worth a look. When you get to the website, type in ‘free resources’ in the search box. It will come up with a list that you may think just contains information but the publications contain lots of context based lesson plans and worksheets and activities.
http://www.amusicalbox.com/ (http://www.amusicalbox.com/)
karaoke site
http://ronansonlinekaraoke.com/ (http://ronansonlinekaraoke.com/)
karaoke site
http://www.karaokeparty.com/ (http://www.karaokeparty.com/)
best karaoke site – like the PS Singstar. Free registration required.
http://www.freequiz4u.com/picturequiz.htm (http://www.freequiz4u.com/picturequiz.htm)
http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/picture_quiz/ (http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/picture_quiz/)
picture quizzes – great for end of term team building exercises.
http://www.musicquizworld.com/quiz/what_comes_next_lyrics_quiz.html (http://www.musicquizworld.com/quiz/what_comes_next_lyrics_quiz.html)
music quiz – great for end of term team building exercises.
http://www.musicquizworld.com/music_quizzes.html (http://www.musicquizworld.com/music_quizzes.html)
music quiz - great for end of term team building exercises.
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/christmas/beginner-christmas-picture-quiz.html (http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/christmas/beginner-christmas-picture-quiz.html)
word matching – drag and drop. Basic literacy.
http://www.allthetests.com/fun-tests-humor-quizzes.php (http://www.allthetests.com/fun-tests-humor-quizzes.php)
fun quizzes – just for fun fillers.
www.brainpop.com (http://www.brainpop.com/)
Lots of good literacy and numeracy interactive resources, as well as other subjects
http://www.slatersoftware.com/document.html (http://www.slatersoftware.com/document.html)
samples of worksheets in pictorial form. Really great for non readers.
http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2009/09/07/100-useful-tools-for-special-needs-students-educators/ (http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2009/09/07/100-useful-tools-for-special-needs-students-educators/)
good list of websites – ‘100 Useful Tools for Special Needs Students and Educators’
http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/inclusion_and_SEN/SEN/mld.asp (http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/inclusion_and_SEN/SEN/mld.asp)
brill...complete workbooks. Themed units concerned with current social issues and personal development.
http://home.centurytel.net/mrs_browns_classroom/pages/daily_living_skills.htm (http://home.centurytel.net/mrs_browns_classroom/pages/daily_living_skills.htm)
Website with resources for students with disabilities to do with shopping and cooking
http://home.centurytel.net/mrs_browns_classroom/ (http://home.centurytel.net/mrs_browns_classroom/)
Resources connected with living skills aimed at learners with disabilities.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ct-lsk.htm (http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ct-lsk.htm)
Life Skills resources – topics covered include employability, hygiene, emotions,
http://free_english_lessons_online1.teacherlingo.com/archive/tags/functional+skills/default.aspx (http://free_english_lessons_online1.teacherlingo.com/archive/tags/functional+skills/default.aspx)
Complete topic resources. Each topic comes with a video presentation, comprehension and interactive games. Aimed at ESOL but equally as useful in literacy classes.
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/englishforwork/englishforwork.html (http://www.esolcourses.com/content/englishforwork/englishforwork.html)
Lots of activities to do with work. Again, an ESOL site, but great ideas for teaching functional literacy.
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topicsmenu/topicsa-c.html (http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topicsmenu/topicsa-c.html)
topics covering lots of areas. Aimed at ESOL students but lots of fab, context based resources.
http://www.northerngrid.org/index.php/resources/interactive-activities (http://www.northerngrid.org/index.php/resources/interactive-activities)
interactive resources again based around topics. Some SEN and some mainstream.
http://www.oberlin.edu/amam/asia/Default.html (http://www.oberlin.edu/amam/asia/Default.html)
Resources about Asian culture.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/course/email/menu.shtml (http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/course/email/menu.shtml)
Using email safely. Excellent IT tutor site.
http://www.businessenglishonline.net/emailenglish/worksheets.htm (http://www.businessenglishonline.net/emailenglish/worksheets.htm)
Scroll down to the bottom for free using email worksheets
http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/CC/ (http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/CC/)
sound matching activity, art activities, cultural interactive stories. Really worth a look.
http://www.scholastic.com/readeveryday/ (http://www.scholastic.com/readeveryday/)
Not explored this site fully yet but there appears to be a lot of good, free literacy resources on here.
http://www.mes-english.com/flashcards/dailyroutines.php (http://www.mes-english.com/flashcards/dailyroutines.php)
flashcards, powerpoints and worksheets. Brill!
http://www.adamfrost.net (http://www.adamfrost.net/)
interactive computer tutorial – basics. Excellent
http://www.mesalibrary.org/Research/mouse/page01.htm (http://www.mesalibrary.org/Research/mouse/page01.htm)
mouse tutorial
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/kplus_alpha.htm (http://www.internet4classrooms.com/kplus_alpha.htm)
Alphabet / letter recognition resources – interactive.
http://www.pitara.com/games/odd/index.asp (http://www.pitara.com/games/odd/index.asp)
interactive odd one out letter game – really good to aid letter recognition.
http://www.freewebs.com/weddell/findtheletter.html (http://www.freewebs.com/weddell/findtheletter.html)
find the letter on the keyboard – really good letter recognition practise and for students practising finding their way around the keyboard.
http://www.juliasrainbowcorner.com/html/funandgames.html (http://www.juliasrainbowcorner.com/html/funandgames.html)
lots of interactive games. Use with discretion as the site is more aimed at primary learners
http://www.skillsworkshop.org/ilt.htm (http://www.skillsworkshop.org/ilt.htm)
We all know about the fabulous Skillsworkshop site – this link takes you to some good IT links
http://www.spellingcity.com/ (http://www.spellingcity.com/)
excellent focussed spelling site – enter your own words, and choose from a wealth of activities to reinforce the words. Brilliant! (Note: some of the resources need you to register – not sure if there is a charge for this)
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/spelling.html# (http://www.webenglishteacher.com/spelling.html#)
lots and lots of spelling resources
http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/SubCategory.aspx?id=58 (http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/SubCategory.aspx?id=58)
picture resources – household chores. I used this site when I was teaching about household chores.
http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/Default.aspx (http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/Default.aspx)
This is the home page, detailing all the categories of the above link.
http://www.britishcouncil.org (http://www.britishcouncil.org/)
lots of literacy activities
http://www.computerlabkids.com/internet.htm (http://www.computerlabkids.com/internet.htm)
internet tutorials.
www.tuneintoenglish.com (http://www.tuneintoenglish.com/)
brilliant site using music as a basis for teaching English. Printable worksheets connected with many, many popular songs. Definitely worth a look.
http://www.teach-ict.com/index.html (http://www.teach-ict.com/index.html)
ICT resources.
http://www.elcivics.com/lifeskills/breakfast-lesson-1 (http://www.elcivics.com/lifeskills/breakfast-lesson-1)
Life Skills lesson resources.
http://www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWEB/microlp.htm (http://www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWEB/microlp.htm)
http://www.computerlabkids.com/Cannon/Word.htm (http://www.computerlabkids.com/Cannon/Word.htm)
computer tutorials.
http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/Tutorials/msword/index.php (http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/Tutorials/msword/index.php)
using MS Word tutorials
http://www.moillusions.com/2006/04/virgin-digital-find-75-bands-illusion.html (http://www.moillusions.com/2006/04/virgin-digital-find-75-bands-illusion.html)
These are good pictures to put on the Smart Board as fillers. (You can zoom into them as well.) They are pictures and the students have to name various items. The picture is very busy and has lots of things happening in it. There is one connected with movies, one connected with cities and a couple connected with bands. E.g one picture has a picture of a tub of Philadelphia cheese on the floor hence the film ‘Philadelphia’. THIS SITE SHOULD BE USED WITH DISCRETION AND IS ONLY REALLY SUITABLE FOR MATURE LEARNERS. IF YOU LOOK AT THE BAND ONE YOU WILL SEE WHY. Also, you don’t get answers but a quick scour on Google will bring the answers up from kind people who have decided to publish them.
http://www.topicbox.net/English/ (http://www.topicbox.net/English/)
Literacy text resources.
http://www.totalcommunication.org.uk/makaton-signing.html (http://www.totalcommunication.org.uk/makaton-signing.html)
Makaton Sign Demos. This is a really good site that I used with a learner who could not communicate verbally. To ensure she could participate in every lesson I set her SMART targets which meant she had to demonstrate at least one sign in every session at the front of her class. If I chose a word that she didn’t know then we could watch the short video demonstration and she would learn a new sign. If I chose one she did know then I could check it using the online video. Each demonstration video only lasts a matter of a couple of seconds. As well as ensuring the learner was meeting her targets, the rest of the class learned on a weekly basis a way in which they could communicate with this student.
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/welcome/ (http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/welcome/)
Brilliant ‘Welcome to the Web’ Quest. Have used this in Family Learning sessions and in Basic IT sessions.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/raw/help/topics_list.shtml (http://www.bbc.co.uk/raw/help/topics_list.shtml)
internet resources and videos. Functional literacy, numeracy and ICT resources.
http://www.teachitprimary.co.uk/index.asp?CurrMenu=285 (http://www.teachitprimary.co.uk/index.asp?CurrMenu=285)
Some things on here are chargeable – haven’t explored it much but there seem to be lots of literacy resources.
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/vocab.html (http://www.webenglishteacher.com/vocab.html)
lots of literacy links.
http://www.tv411.org/ (http://www.tv411.org/)
Great adult literacy and numeracy resources!
http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/keyskills/basic_assess.php (http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/keyskills/basic_assess.php)
PRACTICE LITERACY AND NUMERACY TEST PAPERS!!
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/interact.htm (http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/interact.htm)
speed typing, interactive activities connected with lots and lots of subjects.
http://ctbyl.icsps.ilstu.edu/illinoisntc//index.asp (http://ctbyl.icsps.ilstu.edu/illinoisntc/index.asp)
could this be your life? Interactive consequences activity.
http://www.khake.com/page94.html (http://www.khake.com/page94.html)
hundreds of employability resources
http://www.shelterclassroomkit.org.uk/index.php?country=england&subject=secondary (http://www.shelterclassroomkit.org.uk/index.php?country=england&subject=secondary)
shelter resources – homelessness, neighbourhoods, housing development issues.
http://www.itass.newham.gov.uk/curriculum/sow.aspx (http://www.itass.newham.gov.uk/curriculum/sow.aspx)
Basic ICT instructions – useful to put on Moodle.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/computertutor/computertutorone/index.shtml (http://www.bbc.co.uk/computertutor/computertutorone/index.shtml)
computer tutor on how to use a mouse, keyboard, computer screen
http://www.microsoft.com/education/howto.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/education/howto.mspx)
‘how to’ guide for Microsoft.
www.topmarks.co.uk (http://www.topmarks.co.uk/)
Brill website – lots of IWB resources and topic based resources.
http://www.havefunteaching.com/worksheets/english (http://www.havefunteaching.com/worksheets/english)
Lots and lots of free literacy worksheets. Easy to navigate web site and lovely worksheets.
http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/index.htm (http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/index.htm)
phonics site – IWB and printables.
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=44 (http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=44)
IWB resources.
http://www.naturedetectives.org.uk/ (http://www.naturedetectives.org.uk/)
loads of resources connected with nature.
http://old.kidsmart.org.uk/teachers/lessonplans.aspx (http://old.kidsmart.org.uk/teachers/lessonplans.aspx)
internet safety
http://www.reviseict.co.uk/lessons/word/index.htm (http://www.reviseict.co.uk/lessons/word/index.htm)
interactive ICT revision lessons.
http://www.icteachers.co.uk/resources/ict_resources.htm (http://www.icteachers.co.uk/resources/ict_resources.htm)
http://www.icteachers.co.uk/resources/literacy_resources.htm#Poetry (http://www.icteachers.co.uk/resources/literacy_resources.htm#Poetry)
ICT resources.
http://www.mysusthouse.org/game.html (http://www.mysusthouse.org/game.html)
Fabulous complete interactive presentation dealing with sustainability. Really gets the students thinking.
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/pshe/pshe.htm (http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/pshe/pshe.htm)
PSHE and citizenship resources – really good
http://www.ictspecialist.com/resources.php (http://www.ictspecialist.com/resources.php)
it resources
http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/eae/sustainability/sustainability.html (http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/eae/sustainability/sustainability.html)
sustainability resources
http://www.ictspecialist.com/games.php (http://www.ictspecialist.com/games.php)
drag and drop ICT revision exercises
http://www.teach-ict.com/ (http://www.teach-ict.com/)
tutorials
http://www.learnthenet.com/test-yourself/ (http://www.learnthenet.com/test-yourself/)
ICT tests
http://www.learnthenet.com/this-week/10-things-to-do/index.php (http://www.learnthenet.com/this-week/10-things-to-do/index.php)
good ict resources, with tests.
http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/how_do_i_vote/polling_station_walkthrough.aspx (http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/how_do_i_vote/polling_station_walkthrough.aspx)
Interactive walk through polling station. Great for teaching about voting.
http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/tutor/index.php?lang=EN (http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/tutor/index.php?lang=EN)
Learn how to touch type.
http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/ (http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/)
Computer basics tutorial
http://www.lgfl.net (http://www.lgfl.net/)
Good website dealing with all areas of the curriculum.
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_home.cfm (http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_home.cfm)
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_iwb_smart_resource.cfm (http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_iwb_smart_resource.cfm)
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/content/games/makeandDo.htm (http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/content/games/makeandDo.htm)
The links above have interactive games, IWB resources, literacy, numeracy and SEN
http://www.schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk/NGFL/IWB/resources.html (http://www.schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk/NGFL/IWB/resources.html)
Free Smart Board resources
http://www.chompchomp.com/menu.htm (http://www.chompchomp.com/menu.htm)
grammar worksheets to use with interactive websites.
http://kids.discovery.com/fansites/tradingspaceskids/roommaker/roommaker.html (http://kids.discovery.com/fansites/tradingspaceskids/roommaker/roommaker.html)
Room designer
http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/fun_n_games/ (http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/fun_n_games/)
http://kids.discovery.com/ (http://kids.discovery.com/)
Fun science games.
http://www.chewonthis.org.uk/activity.htm (http://www.chewonthis.org.uk/activity.htm)
Healthy eating website full of activities.
http://www.rsc-sw-scotland.ac.uk/project_pages/health_safety.htm (http://www.rsc-sw-scotland.ac.uk/project_pages/health_safety.htm)
health and safety website with quizzes and interactive activities. Brilliant.
http://www.esl-lab.com/ (http://www.esl-lab.com/)
great selection of listening and comprehension exercises.
http://www.pearsonlongman.com/teens/teachers/ (http://www.pearsonlongman.com/teens/teachers/)
Vocabulary related to sports.
http://www.manythings.org/e/easy.html (http://www.manythings.org/e/easy.html)
Interactive basic vocabulary matching games.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-central-themes-archive-page.htm (http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish-central-themes-archive-page.htm)
Lots of great literacy resources
http://bogglesworldesl.com/adultesl3.htm (http://bogglesworldesl.com/adultesl3.htm)
Resources to do with grammar and punctuation. Topical resources.
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=groupinganimals (http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=groupinganimals)
animals and plants matching activities. Really nice, colourful activities.
http://www.what2learn.com/world_cup_2010/ (http://www.what2learn.com/world_cup_2010/)
Activities to do with the Wolrd Cup – outdated now, I know, but there are still some useful activities.
http://links4kids.co.uk/gcse/ict.htm (http://links4kids.co.uk/gcse/ict.htm)
Lots of ICT links from basic up to higher levels.
http://www.citizen.org.uk/Resources.htm (http://www.citizen.org.uk/Resources.htm)
Lots of great citizenship resources
http://postalheritage.org.uk/learning/teachers/freeresources (http://postalheritage.org.uk/learning/teachers/freeresources)
Brilliant resources to do with history and citizenship. You can download complete teaching packs with plans and resources.
http://www.free-teaching-resources.co.uk/pshe.shtml (http://www.free-teaching-resources.co.uk/pshe.shtml)
Citizenship resources.
http://primary.naace.co.uk/ (http://primary.naace.co.uk/)
ICT resources and activities. Aimed at Primary.
http://www.esolcourses.com/topics/the-world-cup.html (http://www.esolcourses.com/topics/the-world-cup.html)
Again, to do with the World Cup, but the site also has a massive amount of other resources if you click the links. Very easy to navigate site, with tons of interactive resources.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/links_grades_kindergarten_12/virtual_field_trips_individual.htm (http://www.internet4classrooms.com/links_grades_kindergarten_12/virtual_field_trips_individual.htm)
virtual trips to various parts of the world. Really useful to get students thinking.
http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/seaconte.htm (http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/seaconte.htm)
Website to do with holidays. Lovely, basic site to use and interactive.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/holidays.htm (http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/holidays.htm)
Another site dealing with holidays.
http://www.whiteboardroom.org.uk/LearningSystem/PortalHome/Start.Asp?Institution=au&Campus (http://www.whiteboardroom.org.uk/LearningSystem/PortalHome/Start.Asp?Institution=au&Campus)=
Lots of Smart Board resources to do with literacy, numeracy,science, geography, art and design. Aimed at students with learning difficulties.
http://www.businesscardland.com/home/create-business-cards.html (http://www.businesscardland.com/home/create-business-cards.html)
Free business card maker. Useful for students on employability courses. They can design their own and print them off.
http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?q=reading+strategy&p=3&m=01 (http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?q=reading+strategy&p=3&m=01)
Smart Board resources.
http://vcp.e2bn.org/teachers/ (http://vcp.e2bn.org/teachers/)
Crime and punishment resources.
http://www.staffspasttrack.org.uk/exhibit/palmer/teacher%20resources.htm (http://www.staffspasttrack.org.uk/exhibit/palmer/teacher%20resources.htm)
crime and punishment resources – scroll down the page to access resources as when you first go to the site it displays a lot of jumbled writing for some reason.
http://www.freequiz4u.com/picturequiz.htm (http://www.freequiz4u.com/picturequiz.htm)
quizzes for use at end of term or as icebreakers
http://www.keyskills4u.com/ (http://www.keyskills4u.com/)
Interactive website for Key Skills practice.
http://alison.com/publishers.php?publisher=Advance%20Learning (http://alison.com/publishers.php?publisher=Advance%20Learning)
Interactive IT resources
http://www.tengrrl.com/tens/017.shtml (http://www.tengrrl.com/tens/017.shtml)
creative writing ideas
http://www.mtstcil.org/skills/index.html (http://www.mtstcil.org/skills/index.html)
skills for independent living. Includes activities to do with fire safety, independent living, health, personal growth, financial independence,
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/sites/index.html (http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/sites/index.html)
loads of resources to do with culture and equality and diversity.
http://www.trip1.org/langarts.htm (http://www.trip1.org/langarts.htm)
lots of links to other sites. This link takes you to the Literacy part of the site but if you click on subject areas there are links to maths, science, social studies, PE, arts and crafts and reading.
http://kids.tate.org.uk/games/my-imaginary-city/ (http://kids.tate.org.uk/games/my-imaginary-city/)
art project – my imaginary city. Students can design their imaginary city.
http://www.symbolworld.org/stories/older/03/3_4/tescos/tesco1.htm (http://www.symbolworld.org/stories/older/03/3_4/tescos/tesco1.htm)
symbol reading. This takes you to the story about shopping in Tesco but if you click ‘home’ you will get everything else that the site offers.
http://tes.iboard.co.uk/player/frameset.htm?id=2641 (http://tes.iboard.co.uk/player/frameset.htm?id=2641)
interactive Diwali presentation.
http://www.nln.ac.uk/ (http://www.nln.ac.uk/)
fab resources, all levels. Think that your establishment needs to be registered to use this site.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/pse/16/ks3/default.html (http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/pse/16/ks3/default.html)
tutorial resources dealing with healthy living. Brilliant interactive site and if you click on the home page there are many other topics to choose from.
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/proofread.html (http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/proofread.html)
editing and proof reading work – higher level
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy.html#13 (http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy.html#13)
lots of interactive literacy resources.
http://www.elcivics.com/ (http://www.elcivics.com/)
good American knowledge comprehension site. Life Skills, literacy etc.
http://busyteacher.org/ (http://busyteacher.org/)
Free printable worksheets
http://offender-learning.qia.oxi.net/index.php?q=node/2 (http://offender-learning.qia.oxi.net/index.php?q=node/2)
literacy resources. Aimed at offenders but still relevant for other learners.
http://cavemanenglish.pbworks.com/w/file/8952540/A-Brief-History-of-the-En.doc (http://cavemanenglish.pbworks.com/w/file/8952540/A-Brief-History-of-the-En.doc)
Type in google ‘cavemanenglish’ if this link doesn’t work. History of the English language resources
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_41.htm (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_41.htm)
Literacy – fab interactive resources.
http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/picture_quiz/ (http://www.paulsquiz.com/free_quiz_questions/picture_quiz/)
quizzes for end of term or fillers
http://www.right-writing.com/index.html (http://www.right-writing.com/index.html)
Info for use in writing class.
http://www.sp-studio.de/ (http://www.sp-studio.de/)
Brilliant interactive website for older learners to create their own South Park character. I used this in a class where the students had to create a character and then write a profile about the character they had created.