Collins Education
2004
Electronic media consultant for Collins ‘Focus on Spelling’
Focus on Spelling
Collins Focus on Spelling...so you can focus on teaching
Focus on Spelling is a dynamic investigative spelling course. By providing extensive opportunities to practise and consolidate spelling rules in a stimulating way, 6 to 11 year-old pupils can develop strong spelling skills, and improve their reading and writing.
Key Features and Benefits of Focus on Spelling:
- Two animated CD-ROMs encourage practice through activities and include personal word banks, tests, assessments and diagnostics for teacher support
- Bright and lively Pupil Books explain spelling rules and contain numerous activities to develop a thorough understanding
- Packed with practical ideas for presentation, consolidation and extension activities, the Teacher’s Guide delivers NLS objectives, links to text and ICT work, and on-the-page answers for at-a-glance planning
- Photocopiable, differentiated Activity Sheets provide extra reinforcement for group and independent work
2005/2006
Electronic media consultant for the Big Cat series, winner of the 2005 Education Resources Award for the Best New Primary Books.
Collins Big Cat Interactive ICT
Collins Big Cat provides a fresh approach to reading for KS1 / P1-3. Featuring top authors, fantastic visuals and practical teacher support, Collins Big Cat will ensure that you and your class love reading. The Collins Big Cat series includes interactive ICT for each year, with CD-ROMs which are easy to use and will develop your pupils’ reading, speaking and listening skills while they’re having fun.
The CD-ROMs feature:
- Active Books - allow pupils to create their own story by letting them choose what happens next. Narration, animation and sounds effects will engage your pupils while developing their vocabulary and storytelling skills.
- Talking Books - electronic versions of selected Collins Big Cat books enable children to listen to the story and ’read-along’ as it’s read aloud on screen. Follow-on activities reinforce understanding and help develop vocabulary, recognition skills and pronunciation.
- Electronic Big Books - the Reception / P1 and Year 1/P2 CD-ROMs feature electronic versions of the Collins Big Cat Books. These are ideal for whole class work on an interactive whiteboard and encourage lots of interaction and discussion.
