Writing Support
Speech Support
Using the speech support is a fantastic way to encourage learners to proofread their work and identify errors that might have been missed.
Available in Clicker and Clicker Apps
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
Sentence Sets
Sentence Sets support writers with simple sentence building word by word. They’re great for developing proper use of punctuation, building decoding skills, and applying new topic vocabulary.
Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
Connect Sets
Connect Sets offer scaffolded writing activities. They’re perfect for building learners’ confidence writing about new topics or in new styles. They provide a combination of support and choices to encourage learners to extend their writing.
Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
Word Banks
Word Banks are ideal for your more independent writers who need support with key subject vocabulary. Each Word Bank offers a selection of words and phrases for learners to use in their writing. They range from single grids of vocabulary, to writing frames supporting the overall structure of a piece of writing, to comprehensive A-Z banks of vocabulary.
Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
Spell Check
Use the Spell Check to promote writing independence in your learners. With the speech support for guidance, learners can make informed decisions to fix their mistakes.
Available in Clicker, Clicker Writer and Clicker Books
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
Predictor
Turn on the Predictor to help keep children’s writing momentum moving forwards. This is a fantastic tool for learners who struggle to get started. The Predictor suggests options even when words are misspelt and will include words from open resources in Clicker, Clicker Writer, and Clicker Books.
Available in Clicker, Clicker Writer, and Clicker Books
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
Reading and building vocabulary
Matching Sets
Matching Sets in Clicker are the perfect starter or plenary activity. These resources are great for introducing new vocabulary prior to reading or for regular retrieval practice. Learners can work through the Matching Set independently at their own pace.
Available in Clicker
(Win/Mac)
Clicker Books
Clicker Books provide on-screen speech supported information books. We offer a selection of ready-to-use Books through LearningGrids ranging from decodable stories to information books on a wide range of topics from the moon landing to castles. These Books pair well with other Clicker Sets for writing or consolidation.
Available in Clicker and Clicker Books
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
Clicker Cloze
Clicker Cloze fill-the-blanks activities are ideal for assessing children’s reading comprehension. Simply choose from the suggestions offered, using speech support where needed to access the text.
Available in Clicker
(Win/Mac)
‘Listen & Say’ Talk Sets
Build children’s vocabulary using picture and speech support with Listen & Say Talk Sets. Children can listen to the word read out and record themselves repeating it, offering a low-pressure environment to try out new vocabulary. Adding a label to the image further helps to reinforce the connection between the word, sound and meaning.
Available in Clicker and Clicker Talk
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
Talking and Planning
Voice Notes
Add Voice Notes to your Document to capture initial ideas. Voice Notes allow learners to make audio recordings of the content they want to include in their writing, enabling them to focus on the elements of writing that they struggle with.
Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
Clicker Board
Clicker Boards are an easy-to-use mind mapping tool. They’re great for encouraging learners to plan out and develop their ideas before writing. These can be used by individual children, small groups or to promote discussion and gather ideas with the whole class.
Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
Clicker Board to Word Bank
After planning your writing and gathering vocabulary in a Clicker Board, transition seamlessly to writing in a Clicker Document by turning your Board into a Word Bank.
Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
‘Talk About’ Talk Sets
Develop children’s oral communication skills with Talk About activities. Using picture prompts, encourage learners to record what they know about a topic. For learners who struggle to express their ideas in writing, this offers the perfect opportunity for them to demonstrate their understanding using an alternative method.
Available in Clicker and Clicker Talk
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)
‘Tell the Story’ Talk Sets
Support learners retelling stories or explaining processes with Tell the Story activities. Images for each part of the story or process are provided as a prompt and children can approach their recordings in the order that suits them best. You can then listen back to all recordings in the correct order at the touch of a button.
Available in Clicker and Clicker Writer
(Win/Mac)
(iPad/Chromebook)