A must-have for children, parents and teachers preparing for the grammar, punctuation and spelling test at the end of KS1. With help from friendly bird characters, grammar is explained, punctuation is clear and spelling tips are revealed. Includes a dictionary of the curriculum words children need to know and fun ways to remember how to spell them. Features A unique must-have title for children entering primary school Clearly-presented and age-appropriate explanations of grammar terms, punctuation, and spelling will support young learners grasp the concepts Engaging and child-friendly design with lots of colourful bird character illustrations to help through the book Ideal for daily use as a practical guide and reference book on grammar, punctuation, and spelling Ideal for teachers and parents to use as a reference to help improve their children's spelling and writing in preparation for the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling KS1 test Created and tested with primary school teachers and grammarian Dick Hudson Suitable for: 5-7 years, KS1, Y1-2, P2-3, teachers, parents, librarians

A new edition of the popular Oxford Children's Dictionary, ideal for homework help with updated text and a new supplement on punctuation, grammar and spelling. Features Over 30,000 words, clear meanings, and age-appropriate examples Uses the Oxford Children's Corpus - a huge database of writing for children - to make this dictionary ideal for homework help Interesting word facts to are given at each letter opener New supplement gives help with spelling, punctuation and grammar in real writing Illustrations throughout Suitable for: Children aged 8+, for home and school

Major new edition of the Oxford First Dictionary in paperback includes new words and more pages to improve spelling, extend vocabulary and support comprehension in the curriculum. Its accessible alphabetical layout and new supplement on spelling and grammar tips and activities, makes it the perfect first dictionary for home and for starting school! Features New words to build more vocabulary in line with the new curriculum. New dictionary supplement full of activities to provide support with spelling and grammar. Clear, accessible layout and more illustrations to support the definitions and make learning fun. Free online activities to help practise dictionary and literacy skills. Suitable for: Age 5-6, Year 1 & 2 / P 2 & 3

New edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary with over 7000 words from across the curriculum to build vocabulary and language skills. Includes simple and clear entries, topic word lists to support key subject vocabulary and activities to help with spelling and grammar. An easy-to-use reference for developing dictionary skills! Features The 7000+ entries cover new and up-to-date curriculum content. Levelled support to make spelling, grammar and punctuation fun. Clear accessible layout and engaging illustrations for the young reader and writer. Free online activities to build reading, comprehension and writing skills. Suitable for: Age 6-8, Year 3 & 4 / P 4 & 5

A great dictionary for home and school, with over 6,000 words carefully defined in simple language and over 650 colourful illustrations. Clearly displayed and easy to navigate, with example sentences to show words in context, spelling tips and information about word families and origins, plus grammar and punctuation help at the back of the book.

Made Easy Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar - KS1

Made Easy Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar - KS1

This Progress with Oxford Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Age 7-8 workbook will help your child to progress with grammar, punctuation and spelling while having fun. They will learn how to write more complex sentences and how to use an apostrophe correctly. Each Progress with Oxford book is focused on the skills your child will need to master at each stage of the school curriculum. The books are precisely matched to your child's age to make sure they are aligned with school expectations for their year, helping children to fully achieve their potential. The series has been created to help every child develop essential skills at home, with minimal help and support. Picture clues are used to show very young children how to complete activities, whilst reminder boxes, tips and advice support older children to become self-sufficient learners. A lively character accompanies your child through all the colourful and engaging activities, and fun stickers are included to reward their work. A handy progress chart at the end of each book captures their achievements, so you both know what to do next. Find further support on the Oxford Owl at Home website, which provides specific advice on helping your child learn about grammar, punctuation and spelling, and fun activities to extend their skills.

Bag the perfect KS2 dictionary this Back to School. This Primary Dictionary for kids age 7+ (KS2) is designed to build confidence and develop young learners’ language and dictionary skills at home and in the classroom. Containing up-to-date coverage of a range of everyday words and vocabulary from different subject areas, this illustrated primary student dictionary offers additional language tips and beautifully annotated illustrations to help pupils with more complex language. Synonyms (similar words) and antonyms (opposite words) are provided to help build a strong vocabulary while the ‘Word Wizard’ section provides in-depth support on grammar, punctuation and spelling.

The must-have Back to School dictionary and thesaurus for Year 7. This English School Dictionary and Thesaurus for students is the perfect English reference tool for all students aged 11+ (KS3). A dictionary and thesaurus combo in a handy pocket format, this student dictionary and thesaurus has been developed with teachers to use in the classroom and for homework. Clear, straightforward definitions reflect today's language, while the matching thesaurus entries provide a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms. The 'Get It Right' supplement addresses the main points in the three key curriculum areas of Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling.

Help your child improve their spelling, grammar, and punctuation with the best-selling home learning series from Carol Vorderman. Carol Vorderman can help your child perfect their spelling, grammar and punctuation knowledge with this homeschool learning resource for 10 to 11 year olds. Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman's series of DK workbooks packed with notes and tips to make home learning easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child at home to strengthen their learning in school. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and colour in the topic stars as they go. Helpful parents' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what's being covered in the curriculum so you can support and homeschool your child with confidence throughout Key Stage 2 - and even beyond! This Key Stage 2 workbook shows Year 6 children how to use punctuation, synonyms, antonyms, reported speech and sentence clauses. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support curriculum learning, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Made Easy is a great way to improve your child's English skills - "the more you practise, the better you'll be!" (Carol Vorderman).

A bright and amusing book with simple explanations and lots of examples to help readers express themselves more clearly in English. It shows how to avoid common mistakes in written English, which punctuation marks to use and sets out the rules (and exceptions) for English spelling. This book contains the following Usborne Guides: English Grammar, English Spelling and English Punctuation.

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. The perfect mini dictionary for all students aged 11 and above. Updated to include around 20,000 entries, with all the words you must know for school and exams, in the best-selling Gem format. This handy mini-sized dictionary has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for both school work and homework. With over 20,000 clear, concise definitions and extra help with difficult pronunciations, it gives core vocabulary for key curriculum exam subjects, plus thousands of examples of words in use. Developed with teachers, this dictionary is an indispensable tool for any secondary school student aged 11 and above. Includes a guide to punctuation, spelling and grammar, to support students in class, and during home study. Have confidence – Help with spelling, pronunciation and difficult words

Delightful illustrations and clear definitions combine to make this the ideal first dictionary for young children. Words are shown in context to help children understand how they are used, and colourful alphabet strips along the edges of the pages aid navigation. There's also user-friendly information on how to use a dictionary, simple explanations of word classes, and plenty of tips on grammar and spelling.

Pedantic about punctuation or scrupulous about spelling? You'll love this hilarious and definitive guide to 21st century language from grammar-guru Gyles Brandreth 'Brandreth excels... in all his linguistic joie de vivre' Guardian Don't know if it's, like, okay to say 'like'? Are your apostrophe's in the wrong place? Want to make fewer not less grammatical mistakes? Then do not despair, Have You Eaten Grandma? Is the definitive (and hilarious) guide to punctuation, spelling, and good English for the twenty-first century. Self-confessed grammar guru Gyles Brandreth pokes fun at the linguistic foibles of our time, tells us where we've been going wrong (and how to put it right), and reveals his tips and tricks to make every one of us better, more confident users (not abusers) of the English language. End of. Is 'End of' alright? Wait, is 'alright' all right? You'll find out right here... This hilarious companion to 21st century language is perfect for anyone pedantic about punctuation or scrupulous about spelling. 'A laugh-a-lot, spanning everything... great book, I'm loving this' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2

This Progress with Oxford Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Age 5-6 workbook will help your child to progress with grammar and punctuation while having fun. It focuses on developing the key grammar and punctuation skills taught in school for Year 1, as part of the Key Stage 1 curriculum. Each Progress with Oxford book is focused on the skills your child will need to master at each stage of the school curriculum. The books are precisely matched to your child's age to make sure they are aligned with school expectations for their year, helping children to fully achieve their potential. The series has been created to help every child develop essential skills at home, with minimal help and support. Picture clues are used to show very young children how to complete activities, whilst reminder boxes, tips and advice support older children to become self-sufficient learners. A lively character accompanies your child through all the colourful and engaging activities, and fun stickers are included to reward their work. A handy progress chart at the end of each book captures their achievements, so you both know what to do next. Find further support on the Oxford Owl at Home website, which provides specific advice on helping your child with grammar and punctuation, and fun activities to extend their skills.