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WordShark Home - (Download)
WordShark Home - (Download)
sku: SW001-HOME
Pickup available at The Dyslexia Shop
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Wordshark is a computer program that combines the fun and excitement of bright, multi-sensory games with the serious task of learning to read and spell. It is used widely in schools as well as at home.
There’s no magic solution for children struggling with literacy, but there are ways to get back on track.
Wordshark has specialised in helping children to read and spell for over 20 years.
In the early nineties, special needs teacher Ruth was concerned about her students and her own two dyslexic children. She needed a product to help them so decided to create one that would tick all the boxes:
- Positive and engaging – Exciting, multi-sensory activities that draw you in
- Adaptable – Content and options to meet the learning needs of every child
- Provide repetition but also develop skills – Each game with a purpose. Lots of games – for variety
- Build confidence – A positive learning experience for children that find reading and/or spelling difficult
Features and content:
For dyslexia
Many features, such as the games format and word lists, make Wordshark ideal for students with dyslexia. Siblings, including confident spellers, will also benefit from using Wordshark.
Games offering variety and fun
Each game helps with a different way of learning to read or spell. Games cover word recognition, sentences, alphabet skills, phonics and more. There are also short reward games.
Wordshark is easy to use
Simply toggle between two screens: the words screen and the games screen. You can use the ‘search’ box to find particular words, and use the settings for extra choices.
Adaptable
Children can work on the exact words that they need to learn. There’s also the option to add your own choice of words, and to personalise the program in many different ways.
For students aged 5-15
The choice of games, words and options make Wordshark suitable for children in primary and early secondary school, plus you can create your own word lists for homework.
3 steps to success
1) Pick a list of words or add your own words. 2) Use a mixture of games (not only the favourites!). 3) Play the games for 10-15 mins per day…little and often is what really works.
Why it works
The range of activities in Wordshark is perfect for keeping learning fresh and exciting. Each game focuses on improving a specific reading or spelling skill. You can adapt it to the learning level and pace of your child, and extra options allow more personalisation. For example, you can change the background colour to make it easier to read the words. You can slow down or speed up games, or choose your own words, pictures or sprite!
- Every game builds a reading or spelling skill
- It’s highly adaptable – brilliant for a wide range of different needs
- Games are fun and motivating, with success building confidence
- Children can work at the level and pace that’s right for them, helping them improve faster
(NOT suitable for iPads/tablets) For Win10, Win11 and OSX only.
