Oxford Primary Dictionary is the perfect dictionary for confident young dictionary users. It features over 30 000 words & phrases in alphabetical order simple easy-to-read numbered meanings word classes inflections & supporting example sentences. Engaging Top Tips give extra language support to move children ahead with grammar & spelling. The informative & engaging illustrations have been selected from across the curriculum such as castle eye insect continent & venn diagram to add real depth & interest to the definitions. Easy to use & clear navigation makes it quick to find the word you need
- the full alphabet appears on every page with a dark blue tab on the letter of the page & guidewords also appear on every page to support early alphabetical referencing skills.
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With a clear colour layout & quirky bird character to make it fun to use the book is in two parts. The first part is a reference section of simple rules tips & examples to improve literacy skills for the test at the end of primary school. This divides into three sections
- Grammar Punctuation & Spelling. The second part is an easy-to-use alphabetical word list of common tricky words with inflections but no meanings. This list highlights using analysis from the Oxford Children's Corpus words that are most frequently misspelt by this age group (age 8+) to target & rectify these common mistakes. There are helpful tips to guide the user around the alphabetical list to the word they are looking for & notes at key words to aid correct spellings. It is a valuable resource for preparation for the new KS2 Grammar Punctuation & Spelling Test that occurs every May in schools. Online spelling lists punctuation & grammar activities are also available for easy practice at home or as part of lesson starters or as homework.
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The Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary supports the curriculum & gives comprehensive coverage of the key maths terminology children use in the primary classroom. Each entry is in alphabetical order & along with a clear & straightforward definition has a fun & informative colour illustration or diagram to help explain the meaning. Cross references link the user to other useful words in this dictionary so it is easy to build up vocabulary quickly. There is also a full index at the end. Additional information is given in a fully illustrated section on mathematical apparatus symbols calculations & much more. It is the perfect companion to the Oxford Primary Illustrated Science Dictionary. Go online for free downloadable word games puzzles & activities on the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...

The Oxford Primary Illustrated Science Dictionary supports the curriculum & gives comprehensive coverage of the key science terms children use in the primary classroom. Each entry is in alphabetical order & along with a clear & straightforward definition has a fun & informative colour illustration or diagram to help explain the meaning. Cross references link the user to other useful words in this dictionary so it is easy to build up vocabulary quickly. There is also a full index at the end. Additional information is given in a fully illustrated section on topics such as the human body classification of animals solar system & much more. It is the perfect companion to the Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary. Go online for free downloadable word games puzzles & activities on the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. ...

This best-selling dictionary which contains over 650 up-to-date words & concepts. Each entry is in alphabetical order & along with a clear & straightforward definition has a fun & informative colour illustration or diagram to help explain the meaning. Cross references link to other useful words in this dictionary so it is easy to build up maths vocabulary quickly. The colourful modern design & simple layout make it easy to find the word you need & fully understand it. This is an essential & invaluable tool that demystifies maths & explains terminology & concepts in an accessible way for primary children. ...

Young children learn best when they are having fun! These alphabet playing cards can be an enjoyable way to learn to recognise different letters to know which sounds they represent & use them to make words. All of the games & activities suggested in this Flashcard set can be played with an adult or older child together with one or two younger children. The cards contain: * 26 alphabet cards with example words that can be sounded out e.g. c-a-t cat. * 26 alphabet cards with words that support initial letter recognition e.g. t- teddy * 3 advice cards with practical advice for parents on how to use the Phonic Flashcards & games to support alphabet knowledge alphabetical order sound games word making & listening for sounds at the beginning & end of words through familiar games like snap. Games have been written by a practising teacher & support practice in schools. Playing the alphabet games will help children to: * develop memory & concentration skills * learn to recognise individual letter shapes & sounds * read simple words * spell simple words The series provides essential support for parents through www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Visit the Oxford Owl for practical advice for helping children learn to read all you need to know about phonics & lots of fun activities & free e Books. ...

Young children learn best when they are having fun! These word playing cards can be an enjoyable way to learn to read the most common words in our language & how they are used in sentences. All of the games & activities suggested in this Flashcard set can be played with an adult or older child together with one or two younger children. The cards contain: * 48 word cards (2 copies of 24 words) * 8 character cards: Biff Chip Kipper Floppy Mum Dad Wilf Wilma * 4 advice cards with practical advice for parents on how to use the Flashcards & games to support memory & sentence making through familiar games like snap. Playing the words games will help children to: * develop memory & concentration skills * match letter & word shapes * recognise many common words by sight * build sentences The series provides essential support for parents through www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Visit the Oxford Owl for practical advice for helping children learn to read all you need to know about phonics & lots of fun activities & free e Books. ...

Kipper & his family clean up litter on the beach. Which things can they recycle? This story has been carefully written to introduce the concept of recycling & the importance of keeping the beach & other places free from litter. This entertaining & sensitively written story is perfect for reading together packed with facts & humour to familiarise your child with what to expect from a first experience. Activities & talking points are also included so that you can help your child to really understand recycling & why it is important to be green. First Experiences with Biff Chip & Kipper have been carefully created to help parents explore the wider world with their child talk about shared feelings & emotions & build vocabulary through the fun activities included in every book. Each book also

Includes:: practical tips & ideas for you to use when reading together. This series is linked to Read with Biff Chip & Kipper -the UKs best-selling home reading series & is supported by free e Books & advice for parents at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Biff Chip & Kipper are characters from the Oxford Reading Tree series which is used in 80% of primary schools.

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Read With Biff Chip & Kipper is the UKs best-selling home reading series. Over 5 million copies of the series sold in the UK alone since 2005. It is based on Oxford Reading Tree which is used in 80% of primary schools. Level 1 First Stories have been specially written to introduce & practise a range of key everyday words & to develop early reading skills through simple stories. Key words include: I & it is no on get got go up Mum Dad These four engaging storybooks include tips for reading together & for talking about the story puzzles & fun activities. Each book contains two stories to enjoy together. Written by Roderick Hunt & beautifully illustrated by Alex Brychta they are the perfect introduction to learning to read. Level 1 Phonics books are also available to provide practise of letter sounds & reading simple sentences as they do at school. This series also provides essential support for parents through www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Visit the Oxford Owl for practical advice for helping children learn to read all you need to know about phonics & lots of fun activities & free e Books. ...

Read With Biff Chip & Kipper is the UK's best-selling home reading series. Over 5 million copies of the series sold in the UK alone since 2005. It is based on Oxford Reading Tree which is used in 80% of primary schools. Level 1 First Stories have been specially written to introduce & practise a range of key everyday words & to develop early reading skills through simple stories. Key words include: I & it is no on get got go up Mum Dad These four engaging storybooks include tips for reading together & for talking about the story puzzles & fun activities. Each book contains two stories to enjoy together. Written by Roderick Hunt & beautifully illustrated by Alex Brychta they are the perfect introduction to learning to read. Level 1 Phonics books are also available to provide practise of letter sounds & reading simple sentences as they do at school. This series also provides essential support for parents through www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Visit the Oxford Owl for practical advice for helping children learn to read all you need to know about phonics & lots of fun activities & free e Books. ...