English speaking and listening programmes which target the National Curriculum (and also the new Curriculum for Excellence in Scotland) as well as the objectives of the National Literacy Strategy (NLS) framework. Teachers' notes are also available.
Unlock the secrets of sentence writing and work out new words with characters from 'Magic Key'. This site can be used as part of the literacy hour for reception year and year 1.
Hang out with the Happy Gang and improve your English language skills. This site links to the Scottish curriculum and fulfils attainment targets in ES, English Language and ICT. This is also relevant to KS1 National Literacy Strategy.
Please note this link will take you to the Education Scotland section of bbc.co.uk. Use the back button to return to this page.
Ahoy there, me hearties! Salty Sam and Colin the Clam are on board to help with learning phonics. This site can be used as part of the literacy hour for years 1, 2 and 3 with interactive games suitable for whole class work using an interactive whiteboard.
Spend time rhyming with Digby Mole, or practise your moves with Foxy Dancer. This site can be used as part of the literacy hour for reception year and years 1, 2 and 3.
Drop into the den for some dynamazing literacy games, including Spellbound and Who's Spooking Who? 'Dynamo' is designed for home use. Have fun with your kids!
Get set for adventure! Nash, Flick and Sprat's antics will help you get your English skills on track. Activities designed to test KS1 and KS2 programmes of study.
A, B, C's as easy as 1, 2, 3 when you have the Spellits on hand to help you. Spellits covers the word objectives of years 3 - 6 of the National Literacy Strategy.
Script to Screen is an exciting competition that will give one lucky team of primary school children the chance to write their own Doctor Who mini-adventure starring the Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith.
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