Designed to help improve literacy at Key Stage 1&2 Support the National Curriculum and National Literacy Strategy in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, together with the Primary Curriculum in Scotland.
The Children's Dictionary has many features, including:
- Dictionary: Instant access to 30,000 words and phrases from the Oxford Primary Dictionary with clear and simple definitions for each word.
- Thesaurus: 50,000 synonyms from the Oxford Primary Thesaurus provide alternative word choices, expanding your vocabulary. Instant link from the dictionary.
- Confusables: Confusables list clarifies commonly confused words, such as see, sea, etc.
- Word Banks:Over 100 word lists grouped together into alpha-searchable subjects. Customise your Word Bank to Basic, Super or Challenge level.
- Games:7 educational games provide fun, systematic approaches to improve spelling, vocabulary and math skills.
- User List: Create a customised list of the most challenging words and incorporate them into the word games.
- Instant Spell Correction: Provides correct spelling for words entered phonetically. Type "acheevment" and it finds "achievement".
Plus!
- A3 wall poster featuring Word Bank Topics
- Complete Parent/Teacher guide
- Matchmaker feature to help find unknown letters in words.
- Jump automatically to a related definition
- Animations and graphics
- Maths Tutor & Calculator
Specifications
- Auto shut off (to conserve battery)
- Large 2 line screen
- Size: 14.3cm x 9.6cm x 2.5cm
- Weight: 162g
- Battery: 4 x AAA (supplied)
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Delivery
Orders placed before 15:00 will be dispatched the same day. Due to the number of heavy items we sell, our postage is calculated on the total weight of your basket at the following rates:
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Free delivery on all orders over £150.00!
| Second Class (2-5 working days) | First Class (1-2 working days) | Next Day Special Delivery |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 0KG - 0.5KG | £2.50 | £3.00 | £5.50 |
| 0.5KG - 1.0KG | £3.00 | £3.50 | £6.50 |
| First Class (1-2 working days) | ParcelForce (48 hours) | Next Day Delivery |
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| 1.0KG - 1.5KG | £4.00 | £7.00 | £7.50 |
| 1.5KG - 2.0KG | £8.50 | £7.00 | £10.00 |
| OVER 2.0KG | £9.00 | £7.00 | £01.00 |
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Returns
If your item does is not quite what you expected or is unsuitable for any other reason, we will happily take it back and refund your money but may have to charge additional postage. Any items returned to us must be in re-saleable condition. If an item is faulty we will of course replace it or refund your money if a replacement is unavailable. Please note that items that are damaged as a result of wear and tear are not considered faulty. All faulty items must be returned to The Dyslexia Shop in the same condition as when it left our depot, in it’s original and undamaged packaging.
We cannot take responsibility for returned items lost without proof of delivery and the item is your responsibility until it reaches us.
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The Dyslexia Shop accepts the following payment methods:
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Schools and Public Sector Organisations
Schools and Public Sector Organisations can also select to pay by invoice during checkout.

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