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GENERAL
Into Books, Too: More Literature Activities for the Classroom (Ron Thomas – Oxford University Press) $4 PB VGC This book is a treasure trove of literature activities to use in your home school classroom. The many forms of children’s literature are arranged into themes grouped at three levels. These themes are developed through poems, songs, reproducible worksheets, puzzles, games and bibliographies. All ages. http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mETOxrLvvC0eTISeNfc3nLQ/140.jpg (Same format cover)
Quick & Fun Learning Activities For 3 Year Olds (Grace Jasmine – Hawker-Brownlow Education) $3 PB EC How often have you heard the question, "Why don't babies come with instructions?" Well now they do! This practical book offers busy parents and care givers quick, inexpensive, and exciting activities to do with their children. Each activity is specifically designed to be appropriate for the developmental stage. A bibliography of resources, books, and music is also included. http://www.buy.com/prod/quick-fun-learning-activities-for-3-year-olds/q/loc/106/30652193.html
Usborne Learning Games: Reading And Counting Activities For Young Children (Ray Gibson) $3 PB VGC A combined volume of 'Reading Games' and 'Number Games', both part of the You and Your Child series which aims at providing the pre-school child with early learning skills. http://www.amazon.com/Usborne-Learning-Games-Counting-Activities/dp/0746012969
Steve Parish Nature Kids “Early Learning Big Book Of Australian Nature” $5 PB VGC An attractive picture book containing basic literacy and numeracy concepts of alphabet, numbers, colours, shapes, opposites and time in strong, clear photographs and type, and introduces Australian wildlife. 3-6 YO http://www.steveparish.com.au/updateShop/images/500height/1419300.jpg
My First Macquarie Dictionary (David Blair) $3 PB GC (Some dog ears) Designed for lower primary school students as they begin to work with language. It features large type in a friendly layout to introduce nearly 4000 words. Also has a pronunciation guide, sentence to illustrate the word in context, word building guide showing other words built from the keyword, and notes on how to use a dictionary. 7-10 YO http://carlasbigbookshed.com.au/bmz_cache/4/4b18966785ee6667b07168a2d89f0463.image.91x120.JPG
My First Picture Dictionary (Katherine Howard) $2 PB EC A dictionary for preschoolers giving definitions of more than 500 words in words and pictures. 5-8 YO http://www.amazon.com/first-picture-dictionary-Random-pictureback/dp/0394833678
Kingfisher First Thesaurus (John Grisewood) $5 HBDJ VGC With a bold and striking format, this very useful resource has been designed to introduce children to the exciting variations and possibilities of the English language. Over 2500 entries, peppered with witty cartoons and illustrated panels with fascinating facts related to the words. Each new word is presented with an array of synonyms, encouraging children to experiment with different ways of expressing themselves. A grammatical explanation of each headword introduces the reader to the idea that language has a structure. 7+ http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqN,!lcE2D)d,Fq+BNrPGfq9gw~~_12.JPG
THE ALPHABET
A-B-C For Kids CD-ROM (Manaccom) $3 VGC (Minor scratches but works well) A collection of 8 great activities plus a storybook with an accent on letter and word use. Adjustable difficulty levels allow children at all levels to enjoy finding out about words and letters through crosswords, jigsaws, picture match games, word searches and painting activities. 5-9 YO
Wooden Uppercase Alphabet Fish Puzzle $4 EC Capital letters A-Z are printed on colourful wooden pieces which lift off to reveal corresponding lowercase letters. 31 pieces. 5+ http://www.learnersplay.net/small-images/an-11-773795.jpg
Wooden Alphabet Puzzle Upper Case $2 EC Bright coloured letters to place in wooden tray. Teach your child the alphabet with these beautiful and colourful raised letters. The 26 bright pieces will help your child to recognise the letters of the alphabets and develop matching skills. http://www.collinscraft.com.au/images/0365730.jpg
Play & Learn: Set of 26 Alphabet Puzzles (Frank) $3 GC 26 self-correcting 2 pieces puzzles that introduce the capital letters of the English language. Helps develop coordination and visual and memory skills. Lovely colourful pictures on sturdy and glossy card so they can easily be wiped clean. 4-6 YO http://images.futurebazaar.com/catalog/FBIL/Toys/300226423/L1.jpg?rand=74258082
The Learning Journey Game “ABC Word Match” $5 VGC This colorful set of 26 ABC puzzle cards provides children with an excellent introduction to the alphabet. Each card features a picture, the beginning letter (upper and lower case) and the name of the picture. The puzzles are self-correcting as no two puzzle cuts are the same. A fun way to learn the alphabet. http://toys-and-hobbies.become.com/abc-word-match--compare-prices--c207747552
Spear’s Learning World Game “Alphabet Match” $2 VGC (Box a little scuffed and worn on edges, contains 52 cards instead of 54) A picture, letter and word matching game comprising self corrective jigsaw pieces that ensure that only the right letter will fit the correct piece. 6-8 YO
Write & Wipe Alphabet Kit (New Burlington Books) $5 EC Children get a great start in writing and counting with this fun book and writing series specifically designed for preschoolers. Packed with activities to reinforce early learning, these 26-page books encourage reading and writing. Handy arrows guide children in forming letters. The stencils, flashcards, coloring activities, dot-to-dots, and games guarantee that children will have fun and stay engaged. Young children will love to write with the chunky washable markers, and parents will appreciate the notes on hot to use the book to encourage the child's development. Once finished, wipe the pages clean and start all over again for hours of mess-free fun and learning! http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1571457240.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Alphabet Slide & Learn Interactive Flash Cards (Hinkler Books) $5 VGC A fun way for your child to develop visual literacy skills in the early childhood years. Extend vocabulary, sentence building, and spelling; build word recognition and vocabulary; develop writing and spelling skills and learn common sounds of the alphabet. The box contains 15 interactive cards created with early childhood experts and teachers, and tested with children. 4-7 YO http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/1741572673/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
ABC Picture Wooden Blocks $2 EC (One block missing – the letter ‘g’) Sturdy wooden box containing 30 non-toxic hardwood blocks illustrating the written alphabet letter on one side and a corresponding picture on the other eg: one side ‘d’, other side is a picture of a dog. 2-5 YO http://i.ebayimg.com/14/!B+rqwbgCGk~$(KGrHqMOKnIEz5nkeJpwBN!ZZZw5Lg~~_12.JPG
Turn And Learn Blocks “Now I Know My ABCs!” $2 GC Turn the blocks to learn the alphabet with Buster Bear! Includes: a 6-page board book and 12 revolving puzzle blocks. All in sturdy materials with delightful pictures and riddles adding to the fun of this early learning experience. A terrific educational tool that children will love playing with over and over again. 3-6 YO http://www.99auction.com/uploaded/fff4808f538d7a41f123e7ec52fd1245.jpg
Alphabet Cubes $2 EC A set of thirty quality plastic cubes with both upper and lower case letters and pictures on all sides. Have fun making words and improving spelling! http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/61739/61739,1279950597,1/stock-photo-plastic-alphabet-cubes-on-white-background-57714409.jpg (Similar)
DK Alphabet Book (Lara Tankel Holtz) $7 HB VGC (Name on inturn) An alphabet book where each letter has its own theme, such as "B" is for babies blowing bubbles, and "C" is for cooking chunky chocolate cake. Questions on each page suggest objects to spot like an ‘I Spy” book to aid learning of the alphabet, and at the end of the book all the words are listed letter by letter. 4-7 YO http://www.bdsliveplus.net/xmla/imagegrabber.asp?ISBN=0751356204&SIZE=l&DBM=kerrycounty
Come And Meet Us: An Australian ABC (Elizabeth McRobert) $5 PB EC This book is designed to introduce young people to the magic of the real world of the Australian bush, and to have them grow up familiar with the scientific names of plants and creatures found there. Beautiful artwork…a gorgeous book! 4-7 YO http://www.sgapqld.org.au/images/Australian_ABC.jpg
May Gibbs Alphabet Frieze $3 PB EC Great to use for decorating and brightening your classroom! Features the gorgeous gumnut babies and Aussie flowers. Lovely and recommended! http://www.ioffer.com/img3/item/207/950/454/a-cute-alphabet-frieze-by-may-gibbs-publisher-angus-and-d517f.JPG
Alphacats (Nicholas Brash) $4 HBDJ VGC (Has inscription on inturn crossed out and minor edge bumping) A thoroughly Aussie alphabet book for those cat lovers out there! Meet Birdsville Bazza, Ayers Rock Aloysius, Jenolan Jane, Thredbo Theodora and more in this humorous picture book. Each letter and cat has a rhyme about it along with fantastic illustrations for each by artist Wendy de Paauw. Highly recommended! 4-9 YO http://images.alibris.com/imageid/2004558706.jpg
Animalia (Graeme Base) $5 HBDJ EC, $2 PB FC (Minor cover wear, cover split at base of spine, repaired) What's this elaborate illustration? "Horrible Hairy Hogs Hurrying Homewards on Heavily Harnessed Horses," of course! Graeme Base's astonishingly creative alphabet book challenges the standard idea of how long reading a book for small kids ought to take. Animalia, like many of Base's books, is a vast puzzle, built with entrancing pictures that unfold into layers and layers of objects--all matched to each page's corresponding letter. Base leaves us stunned and amazed, painting reflections into the oddest surfaces and driving the urge to page-turn. This wonderful picture book works for any age -- something few other alphabet books can manage. Can’t recommend this one highly enough! We used this so much with teaching our young son the letters of the alphabet and their sounds……..and he LOVED it! http://www.amazon.com/Animalia-Graeme-Base/dp/0810918684
Write & Wipe Learning “ABC” (Julie Haydon) $2 PB EC Memorise the alphabet and numbers with these write on, wipe clean books, which are practical, educational and can be used over and over again. 4-6 YO http://www.english-bookshop.com/shop/index.php?action=showdetails&from=list&pageNr=1&productId=44880d289ce70&sid=robot
School Zone “Beginning Sounds” Workbook (Barbara Gregorich) $4 PB EC This workbook helps children recognize the sounds of letters that begin words, an essential early reading skill. Distinguished by charming, full-colour illustrations, these workbooks offer easy-to-read instructions and fun-to-do exercises for parents and children to enjoy together. 4-6 YO http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/1589473493/ref=dp_image_text_z_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Usborne Farmyard Tales First Word Book (Heather Amery) $5 HB VGC Stephen Cartwright's charming illustrations of the immensely popular Farmyard Tales characters give clear clues as to the words and their meanings in this enjoyable book. With the help and encouragement of an adult, very young children will be able to achieve the pleasure and satisfaction of expanding their vocabulary. 3-8 YO http://i43.tower.com/images/mm100489466/farmyard-tales-first-word-book-heather-amery-hardcover-cover-art.jpg
Usborne First Hundred Words (Heather Amery) $5 PB EC There are lots of familiar things to find and name, situations to talk about, and chances to guess what will happen next. There are also many opportunities for counting groups of objects and finding matching pairs. Features Stephen Cartwright's lovely, warm illustrations. 4-6 YO http://www.waterstones.com/wat/images/nbd/m/978140/951/9781409510307.jpg
DK My First Word Book (Angela Wilkes) $6 HB EC This bountiful catalogue of words in a typical preschooler's world contains crisp photographs and a few supplemental drawings of familiar household objects, foods, toys and clothing neatly arranged on the spreads. A neighbourhood post office and library, items in a supermarket and animals on a farm appear against ample white backgrounds--which help focus attention on these clearly labelled illustrations. Several energetic, brightly clad youngsters demonstrating "actions" and "playtime" are particularly engaging. This is a valuable first pictorial dictionary for youngest readers; older children may also enjoy using the index to match up objects, words and page numbers. 4-8 YO http://www.amazon.com/First-Word-Book-Angela-Wilkes/dp/1879431211
Language Through Song (Alex Forbes) $2 PB GC Children can benefit tremendously from singing in terms of acquiring language. This book contains the words of 17 popular children’s songs such as ‘The Wheels On The Bus’, ‘Five Little Seagulls’, ‘The Frog Preposition Song’, ‘The Colour Song’ and more. Attractively illustrated and heaps of suggestions for follow-up activities. 4-10 YO
PHONICS
Hooked On Phonics: Learn To Read Kit $30 EC (Around $200 new) This fantastic programme has won numerous US educational awards including the Teacher’s Choice Award for the Family, Teacher’s Choice Award for the Classroom, Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Educational Products, and the National Parenting Seal of Approval. With audio CDs, flash cards, and workbooks, this first-grade learn-to-read kit is designed to teach beginning and ending sound combinations and simple endings. Plus, kids are introduced to reading chapter books designed to reinforce the skills already learned. Contents include: 4 audio CDs to guide your child through the program, 4 sets of flash cards, 2 workbooks that include fun activities and 21 great stories, 8 wacky books your child is sure to enjoy and 1 colourful progress poster (should be two) with reward stickers (a few have been used but can easily be replaced with any sticker.) http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/images/1601438737/ref=dp_otherviews_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&img=1
Phonics 3D Adventure CD ROM (Australian Educational Software) $4 VGC (A couple of tiny scratches not affecting play) Developed in conjunction with Australian school curricula guidelines, this great learning resource is set in a 3D environment and offers a fully interactive learning experience for young minds. Develops essential skills in: Consonant, long and short vowel recognition; discrimination of individual sounds in words; reinforcing alphabet knowledge and familiarization of word patterns. Contents include: Enriched supportive multi-media environment, oral and visual instructions, music soundtracks, printable activity book / blackline masters and printable “Teaching Your Child” handbook. 4-7 YO http://u.jimdo.com/www16/o/s9c90c0d87ac80291/img/i3f6ad1c3bb0f77f6/1279432583/std/phonics-racing-adventure-ages-4-6.jpg
Phonics Racing Adventure CD-ROM (Eureka Multimedia) $5 VGC This is set in a 3D environment and offers a fully interactive learning experience for young children. Development of essential skills in: consonant, long and short vowel recognition, discrimination of individual sounds in words, reinforcing alphabet knowledge, and familiarisation of word patterns. 5-7 YO http://u.jimdo.com/www16/o/s9c90c0d87ac80291/img/i3f6ad1c3bb0f77f6/1279432583/std/phonics-racing-adventure-ages-4-6.jpg
School Zone “Phonics Made Easy Flashcards” $3 EC Uses 56 cards with colourful pictures to introduce letter sounds. By understanding the sounds of letters and letter combinations, a child can more easily learn to read and spell. The Parent Card includes additional activities and games. Ages 5-8 http://www.theplayground.co.nz/pages/product.phtml?s=8A8270F01253682454241&product=SC83711
My First Big Book of Phonics: With Interactive Flaps, Tabs and Wheels (Sue Hendra) $6 HB EC This is the perfect way to help children to make the link between sounds and letters in a series of fun activities introducing them to the vowel sounds most frequently encountered in early reading. The interactive pages of this book will encourage children to listen to the sounds in words and to discover how we use letters to write these sounds. 4-6 YO http://www.mphonline.com/books/nsearch.aspx?do=detail&pcode=9781741575323
Turn And Learn “First Phonics” (Gill Guile) $4 HB EC This engaging early learning book helps young readers identify and spell important first words while also learning to complete sentences and pictures. Features two wheels to turn, ten pictures to complete, simple rhyming text, and charming illustrations by beloved artist Gill Guile. And with durable board pages and compact sizing that's just perfect for little hands, this engaging book will turn your child on to phonics and early learning fun! 4-6 YO http://www.wheelers.co.nz/books/9781741248746-first-phonics/?page=6253
Phonics Skills “Vowels: Activities For Grades 1-3” (Shirley Ross) $2 PB VGC Reproducible pages concentrating on the introduction of vowels and their sounds. Interesting activities and exercises for children as well as completion certificates and class activity record. 5-7 YO
HANDWRITING
Headstart “Handwriting” (Shirley Clarke) $2 PB EC This book aims to encourage parents to help their children to develop good writing habits. Each spread deals with a different writing pattern to practise. The emphasis throughout is on learning in a relaxed and enjoyable way. 7-9 YO http://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Headstart-7-9-Shirley-Clarke/dp/1860195237
Write & Wipe Learning “Writing” (Julie Haydon) $2 PB EC Featuring full-colour illustrations of familiar, everyday objects, the books have been designed to stimulate and entertain children, while helping them improve their alphabet, writing, spelling and number skills. 4-6 YO http://bks5.books.google.com/books?id=Ho2oOAAACAAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=1 (Same format cover)
Ladybird Wipe Clean “First Writing” (Catriona Macgregor) $2 PB EC One of a series of wipe-clean books which offer plenty of practice for young children learning early counting, writing, spelling, and drawing skills. This book teaches spelling. 3-6 YO http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/0721432727/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
SPELLING
Spellbound Game (Professor Dexter Dunphy of the University of NSW) $6 VGC This game is used to teach spelling. As players move around the board they are required to spell selected words to be allowed to continue. Multiple graded set of cards enable children of all ages to play together. Words can be added to the game to make it more difficult if required. Contains: Board; two packs of Spelling Word cards; five tokens and one dice. 6-12 YO http://boardgamegeek.com/image/76339/spellbound
Galt Read And Spell Kit $6 VGC An exciting approach to early reading and spelling, focusing on 100 key words. The words are broken down into colour coded groups of 20, with a game for each to make learning fun! Includes: 110 illustrated flash cards, 10 sentence cards, reusable Spell Well card with 12 spelling cards, reusable record card plus noughts and crosses game board, game bag and dice. (Beetle, word lotto and vowel beanstalk game sheets not included) 5+ Highly recommended! http://www.zooscape.com/cgi-bin/maitred/YellowLoop/questp411773
Word Yahtzee (Milton Bradley Games) $6 GC (Box scuffed) This is a word dice game where players roll seven dice and hope to make words of different lengths, get all vowels, all consonants, or the elusive "Word Yahtzee," a seven letter word worth 50 points. Great game! 6+ http://boardgamegeek.com/image/133728/word-yahtzee
Scattergories $10 VGC (Minor scuffing to box edges) It's a word game of categories where all your answers have to begin with the same letter. For instance, you roll the big 20 sided die and it comes up with the letter "R". Then fill in a word beginning with the letter "R" for each of the 12 categories like: An ice-cream flavor. A president. A thing you find in the refrigerator. And so on until the buzzer sounds after 3 minutes. Then, compare your answers to the groups'. Duplications score nothing, but original answers will get you a point. Fantastic language and literacy developing game! 8+ http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/2381
Upwords $10 VGC (Minor scuffing to box) A 3-dimensional word game that's stacks of fun. Build words across and down crossword style on the game board unit. Or stack letters on top of tiles already on the board. The challenge is to make new words each time. With 64 tiles, you can stack lots of letters to score high! So rack 'em up, then stack 'em up to experience 3-dimensional word play at its very best! 8+ http://www.vintagegameworld.com/images/UpWords%20G144.jpg
Picture Words Bingo (Carson Dellosa Publishing) $5 VGC 50 popular picture words with photos. 36 game cards, bingo chips, calling cards, answer mat and Comprehensive Game Guide. 6+ http://reviews.teacherstorehouse.com/review.asp?product_key=76632&n=Bingo+Game%3A+Espanol+Basico+%28Basic+Spanish%29&order_key= (English, of course!)
My Word Box (The Child’s World Inc.) $2 VGC Vocabulary flash card set of around 80-100 cards with a capital and lower case letter on one side along with a picture of an item commencing with that letter. The reverse side of the card has the picture name and a question for children to answer about the picture. 6-9 YO
Letter Mix (Lifetime Games) $6 EC New Roll the letter dice to make words and score points, but in a time limit. Player with highest points will be the winner. Contains 13 letter dice, large shaking pot, timer and instructions. 8+ http://www.toymonger.co.uk/GamePages/letramix.htm (Ours is much newer version)
Word Tower (Child’s Play) $4 VGC This game is literally about word-building. An excellent way to develop word- building and spelling skills. In this absorbing game, coloured wooden pieces represent letters. Words are formed by building towers. There are 21 wooden pieces, 3 in each of 7 colours, and colour cards indicating which letter is associated with what colour. There are several different games which can be played depending on the skill level of the players. The basic game is one in which a player builds a word, 3, 4 or 5 letters and the opponents must determine the word. 6+
Boggle Game (Parker Brothers) $7 EC A wonderful aid to learning to spell correctly! Boggle is a timed word game where players attempt to find as many connected words as possible from the face up dice letters resting in a 16 cube grid. When the timer runs out, players compare their list or words and remove any shared words. Points are then awarded for remaining words, depending on how many letters are in the word. Highly recommended! 6+ http://www.thestrong.org/online-collections/images/Z000/Z00006/Z0000663.jpg
Word Magic Mixer Game (Orda Industries) $5 EC Roll the mixer on the palm of your hand and place it on the table. List the words using the letters on the dice. Widely used in schools for literacy as it’s a great way to increase spelling and vocabulary. A great fun game for the whole family. Perfect for car and travelling. 6+ https://www.youngmindstoys.com.au/skin1/images/spacer.gif
Word Fun Slide & Learn Interactive Flash Cards (Hinkler Books) $5 EC These are large format cards featuring Tigger and Pooh Bear in both photographic and illustrated images along with the spelling of same to enable word recognition. Suitable for ages 3-6 and packaged in an attractive flip-top box. http://www.schoolsupplystore.com/Alphabet-Slide-Learn-Flash-Cards-Box-P131592.aspx (Format the same)
Shrinkwords (Murfett Regency) $8 NEW (But box has minor scuffing) Your challenge: Fill in the missing words in wacky stories using only the letters from key word. Your problem: As the words keep shrinking, so does your time! Contents: Three boxes each containing 100 double-sided ‘Story’ cards; one box of double-sided ‘Answer’ cards; one box of double-sided ‘Quickie’ cards; one token sheet containing 48 Letter Tokens; four Elimination Mats; three minute timer and Rules of Play. 10+ http://boardgamegeek.com/image/187920/shrinkwords
Fun with English: Good Spelling (William Edmonds) $3 PB VGC Words are important: they are used for speaking, listening, writing and reading. In this book the author shows, by means of enthusiasm and example, how enjoyable it can be to write and speak good English, with helpful hints on spelling and grammar. 8-12 YO http://cb.pbsstatic.com/l/13/5013/9780550325013.jpg
The Usborne Book Of English Spelling (Robyn Gee) $4 PB EC If commas are confusing and adjectives perplexing, then this book should enable the reader to assess and improve their skills. With clear and simple explanations, the rules and regulations of the English language become clear. This book focuses on spelling. http://www0.alibris-static.com/isbn/9780860206996.gif
Kingfisher Word Masters “Good Spelling” (William Edmonds) $3 PB VGC Practical, enjoyable and reinforced by scores of playful illustrations, this book makes learning about the variety of English spelling fun for younger readers. 8-11 YO http://www.alibris.co.uk/booksearch.detail?invid=10539011510&browse=1&isbn=9780753403709&qsort=&page=1 (Same format cover)
The Write ‘N’ Wipe Spelling Book (Keith Faulkner) $3 HB EC The fun way to learn to spell with a wipe-clean surface and instant lift-the-flap answers. Simply look at the panel next to each picture and you’ll see the initial letter and a number of dashes to show how many letters the word has. Just write in the missing letters and lift the flap to see if you were right. Wipe away and practice as many times as you like! 6-10 YO
Practise Your Spelling Skills 3 (John Rose) $3 PB VGC This fun book provides a sequential and comprehensive coverage of spelling requirements for primary school students. Made up of 36 to 40 units of work, with each unit focused on a spelling list. The spelling lists are chiefly based around common letter patterns but theme-based lists, frequently-used words and Revision units are also included. A wide variety of engaging activities and word puzzles allow the children to explore and practise the list words in each unit. Recommended! 8-11 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Practise-Your-Spelling-Skills-Level/dp/0733978193/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1205973400&sr=1-15 (Cover different)
School Zone “Crosswords Activity Book” (Joan Hoffman) $3 PB EC Discover fascinating people, places, and things--and solve intriguing crosswords as you go! Learn about people, invention, animals, and more. Kids will love the challenge of solving each puzzle on each colourful, fact-filled page. For ages 8 and up. Recommended! http://www.amazon.com/Crosswords-Joan-Hoffman/dp/1589470753
Write & Wipe Learning “Spelling” (Julie Haydon) $2 PB EC Featuring full-colour illustrations of familiar, everyday objects, the books have been designed to stimulate and entertain children, while helping them improve their alphabet, writing, spelling and number skills. 6-8 YO http://bks5.books.google.com/books?id=Ho2oOAAACAAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=1
Ladybird Wipe Clean “Spelling” $2 PB EC One of a series of wipe-clean books which offer plenty of practice for young children learning early counting, writing, spelling, and drawing skills. This book teaches spelling. 4-8 YO http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/-72143392/used/Spelling%20%28Wipe%20Clean%29
High Frequency Reading & Spelling Words Reference & Activity Book (Eureka Multimedia) $1 PB VGC Helps develop essential literacy skills based on Australian school curricula in the areas of contextual understanding, word recognition, reading and spelling. 6+ http://u.jimdo.com/www16/o/s9c90c0d87ac80291/img/i6e10ab17b3cb1e28/1279432583/std/high-frequency-reading-spelling-words-ages-7-10.jpg
CREATIVE WRITING
Creative Story Writer CD-ROM (Eureka Multimedia) $5 EC This is a complete young writer's toolbox with stories, structures, images, hints and tips, grammar, story starters, a comprehensive dictionary, spellchecker and much more - everything you need to create a masterpiece. Develop reading and writing skills by: reading stories, taking notes, studying models of great writing, choosing visually stimulating images, increasing vocabulary and spelling accuracy, dictionary and spellchecker use, building grammar word lists and writing your own stories. 8-14 YO http://www.eurekamultimedia.com.au/products.php?cat=Education&pid=DV1265
Teachatot “Sentence Builder” (Holdsworth & Sons) $4 GC Join together puzzle pieces to form sentences with pictures on them. The word pieces include 96 high frequency words including subjects, verbs, nouns, adjectives and prepositions. They can be used to teach the formation of simple sentences as well as parts of speech and sentence elements, spelling and punctuation skills. 5-8 YO http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/9/178047009_full.jpg
Early Education Workshop “Sentence Maker” $5 EC Use this educational kit to help your child create and construct straightforward sentences. Contains a construction stand, 12 illustrated cards, 77 plastic word pieces and parent guidelines. 6+
Reading & Writing Targets 2 (Virginia Evans) $2 PB VGC (Ex lib) A full-colour, three-level supplementary course which develops reading and writing skills at beginner to pre-intermediate levels. Uses a variety of texts, based on real-life situations, which develop reading skills and provide models for the learners´ own written work. Grammatical exercises which familiarise learners with all the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to produce a successful piece of writing. Gives useful writing tips and paragraph plans which provides the learners step-by-step guidance. 9+ http://www.expresspublishing.co.uk/catalogue_details/large_image.php?id=1698
Letter Writer Book (Nancy Cobb) $4 PB EC Discover the power of the written word and use it in letters! A 64-page guide that covers far more than thank-you notes: It takes a nuts-and-bolts approach to letter-writing, from saying what you feel to making a formal complaint about a product or service to touching base with old friends. A fantastic layout and illustrations your children will love! 6-11 YO http://www.amazon.com/Letter-Writer-Book-Nancy-Cobb/dp/B0006F2Z0C
Easy Book Projects: Motivating Activities For Sharing, Reporting And Exploring (Linda Milliken) $3 PB VGC Reproducible work sheets with activities to develop an appreciation for and awareness of the kinds of information available in books; activities to promote enthusiasm and spark interest in reading; and activities and other creative ways to provide reports on books. 7+
DK English Made Easy Level 2: Workbook 2 (Brenda Apsley) $3 PB EC Specially designed to reinforce class learning in Australia. Builds sound basic literacy abilities with fun activities to encourage reading, writing and critical thinking. Sticker stars and progress chart promote a sense of achievement. Includes answers and clear notes for parents to use. 6-7 YO http://pageblackmore.circlesoft.net/document/photos/001/797/281/thumb_9781740331517.jpg?1305104389
DK English Made Easy Workbook – Level 4 (John Hesk) $3 PB VGC (One exercise completed, remainder unused) This book has practice on paragraphs and punctuation, similes and metaphors, and looks at different types of writing such as instructional and information text. Follow the exercises with your child then reward them with gold stars for their efforts! 11-12 YO http://bks6.books.google.co.za/books?id=1Zo4NwAACAAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=1
Kingfisher Word Masters “Proverbs” (George Beal) $3 PB EC This is an A-Z guide to proverbs and their meanings. One of a series of reference books for the young browser and wordsmith, with amusing illustrations. 7-11 YO http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5189V840TSL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION
Edible English: Terminology Made Chewable (Judy McLaughlin) $4 PB VGC (Ex lib) Written especially for senior secondary students, putting ALL the terms used in senior English in ONE place - poetry, grammar, film, multimedia, punctuation, language, interpretations, assessment. It's student-friendly. From the chatty, informal tone; the use of non-confronting blue ink; the bright orange cover; the use of contemporary examples. 14+ http://www.ediblepublishing.com.au/html/edible_about.html
The Usborne Book Of English Grammar (Robyn Gee) $4 PB EC This guide provides clear explanations of the rules and regulations of English grammar. It contains practical activities to make revision fun and places special emphasis on the tricky language problems that people often find difficult. 10+ http://www.lalibreriadelau.com/catalog/images/1687_english_grammar_prom.jpg (Cover different)
Fun with English: Good Grammar (William Edmonds) $3 PB VGC Using lively and amusing illustrations as a key element, this is one of a series which aims to show how enjoyable it can be to spell, write and speak good English. 8-12 YO http://www.julesbooks.com.au/pix/12319.jpg
Ladybird Know All About “Grammar And Punctuation Activity Book” (Rhona Whiteford) $2 PB EC This books on grammar and punctuation gives a thorough coverage of the basic English skills including nouns and pronouns, subjects and predicates, verbs and adverbs, clauses and phrases, conjunctions and prepositions. 9-11 YO http://www0.alibris-static.com/isbn/9780721425078.gif
Usborne Test Yourself “Test Your Punctuation” (Nicole Irving) $4 PB EC This complete guide introduces all the signs and conventions that make up this vital writing skill. Full of lively quizzes and puzzles which will give plenty of practice. Bright illustrations make this book enjoyable. 10+ http://bks9.books.google.com/books?id=eb0EAAAACAAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=1
Usborne English Skills “Punctuation Puzzles” (Robyn Gee) $3 PB VGC (Ex lib) This book takes something as seemingly dull as punctuation, and makes it fun and amusing as children work out puzzles revolving around the Og family, an eccentric Stone Age crew. Have fun helping them play their games, solve their problems and correct their mistakes. 9+ http://theartscentrebookshop.circlesoft.net/document/photos/000/779/317/large_9780746010549.jpg
READING
Bright Sparks “First Words Word Cards” (Betty Root) $3 VGC This colourful word cards will help your child to recognize and read first words. You can use them to develop writing and spelling skills too. Pack includes 40 illustrated word cards, gold stickers and instructions on how to use the cards. 6-9 YO http://www.learningisfun.ph/site/BookInfo.aspx?SKU=PGBSCFW-7596-09&cat=20
Word And Picture Flash Card Set $2 VGC Contains 200 cards, 100 each of picture cards and word cards. These have an endless variety of uses from simple identification of everyday items for very young children, to word identification and spelling activities in older children. A must have in every home! Good quality, glossy cards. Any age.
Scholastic Learning Resources: Disney A-Z Match-Up Puzzle Cards $2 NEW & SEALED 26 self-checking puzzles cards which develop letter and word recognition with all the Disney favourites such as Aladdin and more. 4-6 YO
Reading Freedom: Developmental Introductory Level (H.A. Calder) $2 PB EC Designed for students at an early age of their reading acquisition, including those students with reading problems. Carefully structured, taking children through the hierarchy of phonics skills, teaching them word attack and blending skills. 5-8 YO http://www.brodiesbookstore.com.au/Script/MCH/Products/285775-PASCA-9781740200721-READING-FREEDOM-TEACHER'S-MANUAL--NEW-EDITION (Similar cover)
Usborne Parents’ Guide “Help Your Child Learn To Read” (Betty Root) $3 PB EC For parents, teachers or anyone involved in caring for children -- Lots of ideas for enjoyable activities for young children -- Easy to use with plenty of illustrations for clear instruction. http://i43.tower.com/images/mm100181635/help-your-child-learn-read-betty-root-hardcover-cover-art.jpg
Effective Early Reading (Shirley Bricknell) $3 PB VGC Develops the early reading process by introducing over 300 words and word families. The first section of the book concentrates on the common signalling patterns used by young children in their everyday speech; and the second introduces children to simple story themes, using controlled vocabulary, repetition, illustrations and read and draw activities. 5+ http://www.readinghabit.com.au/shop_image/product/EDUENG43.JPG
Reading Magic (Mem Fox) $2 PB VGC A new and revised edition! Bestselling children's author and internationally respected literacy expert Mem Fox reveals the incredible emotional and intellectual impact reading aloud to children has on their ability to learn to read. With passion and humour, Fox speaks of when, where, and why to read aloud and demonstrates how to read aloud to best effect and how to get the most out of a read-aloud session. She discusses the three secrets of reading, offers guidance on defining and choosing good books, and addresses the challenges that can arise. And this new edition boasts twenty pages of fresh material, including two new chapters on boy readers and phonics, a foreword, and a list of "Twenty Books that Children Love." http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=516037
The Rough Guide To Children’s Books 0-5 Years (Nicholas Tucker) $2 PB VGC (Ex lib) This guide examines the best children's books currently available for 0 to 5 year olds. It includes reviews of recommended titles, ranging from picture books for babies through alphabets and nursery rhymes to classic stories for junior readers, with a brief synopsis of each, and an evaluation of its special qualities and educational advantages. The guide is subdivided by age and subject matter. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rough-Guide-Childrens-Books-years/dp/1858287871
Fitzroy Word Skills 2 (Corresponding to Fitzroy Readers 11-20) (Philip O’Carroll) $5 PB EC (RRP $18.65) This book works hand in hand with the Readers. Using the same systematic, step-by-step design, it is the ideal way to ensure retention and understanding of all key concepts covered in the Readers, including grammar. 6-9 YO http://www.fitzprog.com.au/phonics_products2.html
(Last update October, 2011)
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