Educational Links

Website Links

SPELD SA provides links to organisations and web sites which we think are useful. However, we have no control over the content or accuracy of the information on these websites. If you know of a website you believe should be included or find a broken link please drop us a line with the web site address to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks to Anne Bayetto for sharing her collection of links.

Reading

• Learn to read at Starfall - Teaching comprehension and phonics

Comprehension

• Ultimate Guide to Reading Comprehension A list of links for parents and teachers, ESL learners, test preparation and practice, and tips and tricks

Worksheet/Flash Card Generator

• Worksheet Genius - Create your own flashcards for free. You can change font size and styles (includes Sassoon fonts).
• Quizlet - Allows you to generate cards that can be used within games and quizzes to help you memorize information, great for test preparation

Sight Words

• Oxford Wordlist Two lists consisting of a mix of the most commonly used words in Australian English. Contains decodable and tricky words.

Vocabulary and Speech

• Home Speech - A mix of information, ideas, word lists, activities and app suggestions to help with articulation and vocabulary building for students with speech and language disorders. 
• Academic Word List - Exercises to assist older students and ESL students to develop their academic vocabulary

Cross Curriculum

• Behind The News (ABC)
• BBC Schools
• TES Australia Teaching Resources

Handwriting

• Writing Readiness
• Handwriting Performance

Fonts

• Dyslexia Style Guide: 1. Dyslexia Friendly Text.  2. Accessible Formats.  3. Website design.
• Dyslexia Friendly Typefaces 

To make your own worksheets, dotted fonts can be downloaded free from www.bvfonts.com/fonts/fonts.php

In windows go to control panel/fonts/file/install font and choose the font you wish to install. Two examples follow: 

E-Books and Audiobooks

• Overdrive - Libraries SA
• Loyal Books - Free Public Domain Audiobooks & eBook Downloads

Organisation/Mindmapping

• Mind 42

Writing

• Writing Fun - Expositions
• Writing Fun - Recounts
• Writing Fun by Jenny Eather
• The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses - writing resources and instructional material
• Super Easy Storytelling - writing resources, ideas, activities, lists of adjectives and more

Grammar

• Grammar Practice English Language KS3: Grammar for 11-14 year olds

Typing Tutors

• http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/ An online free typing program
• http://www.certstaff.com/classes/learn-to-type-efficiently.html Information that will help you improve your typing skills
• https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/articles/online-keyboarding-education.html Online Keyboarding Education
• https://www.wristbandexpress.com/content/wrist-hands-and-fingers-proper-typing-techniques Wrist, Hands and Fingers: Proper Typing Techniques

Mathematics

• Maths is fun
• Coolmath (pre-algebra and up 13yrs-100)
• Interactive Online Maths Dictionary

For Whiteboards

• Virtual Manipulatives you can use on your whiteboard Maths manipulaives for your whiteboard or computer
• RM Primary resources - Free lesson plans, activity ideas andresources for primary teachers.

Visual Search Engine

• SpaceTime Search

Internet Safety

• The Concerned Parent’s Toolbox – 120 Tools and Tricks to Protect Your Kids This guide offers a comprehensive list of online tools and techniques that all parents can use to keep their children safe whilst on the internet
• The Australian Government e-saftey website This website provides information and resources to guide schools, parents and students on how to be safe on the internet.
• The Student Wellbeing Hub This website provides information and resources for teachers, parents and students.