Literacy Websites suitable for SEN pupils - updated Jan 2020
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Seomra Ranga - full list of links appropriate to Irish schools.
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ABCteach - Teaching materials, free printable worksheets, reading comprehension and more...some free.. (SEN) some for members $39 per year
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Storyline Online - Short stories read aloud and recorded on video.
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Into the Book - Comprehension strategies for primary school readers - games encourage children to evaluate.
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Book Creator - Super simple website that allows simple books to be created. Also available as app.
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Storyberries - Another great resource to stimulate reading - many 5 minute stories - great for break.
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Oxford Owl - Oxford Reading Tree books and much more - many free resources - need to sign up. .
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Seomra Ranga - as you would imagine, directly relates to Irish curriculum - very useful.
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Sight Words - a great resource for creating word lists and flashcards.
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Weebly - full list of interactive Language resources and websites to support SEN (and mainstream)
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Topmarks - very useful for SEN and junior classes.
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SEN Teacher - a super website for creating resources for SEN pupils on time and money in particular.
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Instant Display - A great resource for banners, posters, projects etc. Ready to print.
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SESS - super website with loads of resources particularly for pupils with SEN - great worksheets.
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Twinkl - A fantastic website for SNAs to create flashcards, banners and buckets of resources - cost €43 per year - can't print otherwise.
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The Teacher's Corner - a super website for creating resources, word-puzzles, scrambled words and much more. (SEN)
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The Literacy Shed - all genre writing, oral language and lesson plans.
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Starfall - Very popular early reading website - very colourful and well thought out.
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European Centre for Modern Languages - Inventory of ICT tools and open educational resources - Resource Page - Super one stop shop for all quality free educational resources - apps and programs.
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Boardmaker Online - Sign up for a free trial of Boardmaker - 30 day trial.
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Newsela - short news stories with changeable amounts of text. (SEN with use of Select and Speak)
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Teach Your Monster to Read - brilliant set of simple engaging games for phonics and more...
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Blockly - a brilliant website to introduce Scratch in 10 super puzzles.
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SESS - Assistive Technology Tips on SESS website
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Dyslexia Project - A Microsoft/Virgin funded project led by Richard Branson to raise awareness of dyslexia
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Jigsaw Game - chance to develop patience, pieces can only join up with correct pieces.
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Classroom Screen - very handy utility for classroom management, traffic lights, timer, exit poll and much more...deserves a look and it's free.