Publisher: Topologika Platform: Windows 98, 2000, XP and Apple Mac Sellardore Tales complements supportive reading strategies in primary and secondary schools.  Sellardore Tales is presented in an age-appropriate, grown-up style to meet the needs of older pupils - yet keeping to a reading age of 7-8 years - Sellardore Tales challenges pupils to explore Sellardore, a land of wizards and dragons. Pupils must first read the 56-page reading book (a copy is supplied in the pack along with 20 activity sheets) before solving linked puzzles that lead to the un-blocking of the 'Black River'. It is ideal for co-operative small-group work, which needn't be tied to a computer.   BACK TO TOP Publisher: Topologika Platform: Windows 98, 2000, XP and Apple Mac A text adventure that captures the imagination and gets pupils reading for meaning. Stig of the Dump brings Clive King's story of the same name to life, while challenging pupils' Literacy skills. Whether alone or in a paired or whole-class situation, they must read for information so that they can think about how best to interact with Stig's 'virtual' environment. Using their knowledge of the first three chapters of the book (a copy is included with the software), pupils move between Barney's home and the Dump by giving instructions such as GO NORTH. The software can be used for comprehension exercises and integrated project work, extending reading, problem solving and mapping skills.          BACK TO TOP 40 Numeracy, Literacy, Design and Problem-solving activities + 320 worksheets! Encouraging co-operative work and imagination, the DoIT Bumper Pack consists of varied and enjoyable activities for developing Literacy, Numeracy, Design and Thinking skills. . Practising anagrams, finding meanings, opposites and word parts, counting, sorting and working with number patterns are ideal for the Literacy and Numeracy hours. Type to learn 3 teaches pupils to type and also reinforces spelling, grammar, composition and punctuation skills. Based around 25 zany time travel theme lessons, pupils learn to master keyboarding skills. New teacher management options allow teachers to modify the program to suit the needs of the classroom, including choosing from 3 vocabulary levels. Automatic reporting features help teachers to plan and assess, as well as monitor each pupils` best typing speed, accuracy, performance averages and level of participation. Includes Teacher Guide featuring lesson plan ideas.  Back to Software Products    BACK TO TOP