Useful Resources/Links
These are resources that have been found to be useful in the past. They range from free to costing around £120.This page will contain links to websites that have either useful content (in our opinion) for parents and tutors or offer/sell useful resources. We make no money out of these links. They are listed purely on an information-only basis and any reviews are the personal views of Advantage Tutors staff or tutors who may make a personal recommendation. Some may contain the required text from the link-provider. We cannot accept any responsibilty for any loss or other negative outcome should you follow these links or purchase any of the resources mentioned. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information.
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'Wordshark' and 'Number Shark' by Whitespace
By far the most useful and most-loved resource we have used!
Wordsharkis excellent for learners from Nursery right through to GCSE! An excellent spelling aid, with about 40 games that look so simple but are so addictive ...and FUN! Phonics, wordlists, 'chunking', digraphs, consonant blends- you name it , you can find it on here. An educational-psychology recommended resource for supporting those with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD).
Numbershark- the numeracy-world's answer to Wordshark. Loads of great games that make children learn without realising it! So much fun! Great for reluctant learners and those with more auditory understanding- a great teaching aid.
These games may appear to be a little pricey, but they really are worth every penny! (Top Tip- Look for them on Ebay- but be prepared to bid quite high, as they do tend to sell well).Used in schools nationwide, if you only have a small budget this is THE resource to blow it all on. It will earn it's keep time and time again.
Focusing on maths and literacy learning for key stages 1 and 2, with the emphasis on fun! Visit their website to see a hige selection of maths games and spelling games
Try this one- a set of cards to help kids think of ideas and get them onto paper-
http://www.schoolteachingresources.com/members/Story_Game.zip
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Visit this great site for a range of free educational resources, including this brilliant one for early years/primary literacy:
http://www.qedoc.net/qqp/jnlp/YUXZC_039.jnlp
Yr 6 Listen and spell resources
List 1
http://www.qedoc.net/qqp/jnlp/ZRXXC_003.jnlp
List 2
http://www.qedoc.net/qqp/jnlp/ZRXXC_005.jnlp
Primary Resources
Click on the icon to go to this fab site for free downloads - games, worksheets, Power Point presentations and more. Look for 'Moonmaths' for child-friendly games to help engage reluctant learners.
Go to this site for free help on your maths questions- really- it's free!
www.primarytimes.net
Primary Times- A 'What's on, Where to Go' Guide for parents of Primary Aged children.
Voted the No. 1 parent's magazine. A bright, fun and really useful site - loads of info and suggestions- your child need never be bored again!
Advice, information, friendship for parents and parents-to-be.
11 Plus Exam Papers - 11+ Online testing and 11 Plus test papers
Great-looking site! Fun games for primary age children (although many games will get older kids and adults hooked too!)for maths, language, science and so much more. Many games are downloadable... and free!