A4 7mm squared exercise book on tinted paper

The A4 7mm Squared Tinted Exercise Book is a 48-page exercise book printed on coloured 80gsm paper instead of bright white. It is designed for pupils who find white paper uncomfortable to read from and write on, including children with visual stress (sometimes called Meares-Irlen syndrome) and dyslexic learners. Every page is ruled with a 7mm square grid on both sides, making it a practical choice for maths, science and any subject that needs neat columns or diagrams.

How a tinted exercise book helps

Children with visual stress often find it as hard to write on white paper as it is to read from it. Text and grid lines can appear to blur, shimmer or move, so work becomes untidy and revision from it becomes discouraging. A softer page tint can make the grid easier to follow and the page more comfortable to look at for longer.

The book is available in nine page tints: aqua, blue, cream, green, lilac, orange, pink, turquoise and yellow. Choosing the colour that suits the individual pupil is the key step, because the most helpful tint differs from person to person.

For schools

• Familiar A4 exercise book format with a standard red cover, so it looks like any other class book on the shelf.
• Cover panel for Name, Class and Subject, ready for everyday classroom use.
• Supports reasonable adjustments within SEN provision, EHCPs and the graduated approach.
• Available as single books, packs of 10 in one colour, or a one-of-each-colour set for trialling tints with a class.

For parents and home use

• Lets your child use the same tint for homework as they use in class, keeping their way of working consistent.
• A calmer page can reduce frustration with written and maths homework.
• The one-of-each-colour set makes it easy to try different tints at home before buying more.

Support for visual stress and dyslexia

For pupils with visual stress, the coloured page reduces the stark contrast of black lines on white paper that many find uncomfortable. For dyslexic pupils who also experience visual discomfort, a tinted exercise book can make copying from the board, setting out sums and rereading notes feel less tiring. Many families and schools pair tinted exercise books with a coloured overlay or reading ruler in a matching colour.

Why tinted paper

Coloured overlays and tinted paper are widely used in UK schools as a simple, low-cost adjustment for pupils who report visual discomfort when reading and writing. A colour assessment, such as an overlay test, is a helpful way to find the right tint before buying in quantity.

If you are unsure which colour or pack size to choose, our team is happy to help. Order a single book to try, or choose the one-of-each-colour set to compare all nine tints.

• A4 exercise book with 48 pages, a standard size for school use
• 80gsm tinted paper, which softens the glare of white paper for pupils with visual stress
• 7mm square grid on both sides of every page, for maths, science and diagrams
• Nine page tints: aqua, blue, cream, green, lilac, orange, pink, turquoise and yellow
• Red cover with spaces for Name, Class and Subject
• Available as a single book, a pack of 10 in one colour, or a pack of 9 with one of each colour

• Calmer pages for visual stress. Nine soft page tints replace glaring white paper, so the grid is easier to follow and work is easier to read back.
• Made for maths and setting out. A 7mm square grid on both sides helps dyslexic pupils line up digits, columns and diagrams neatly.
• Matches class and home. The same tint can be used in lessons and for homework, keeping a pupil's way of working consistent.
• Easy to trial colours. Buy one book, a pack of 10, or a one-of-each-colour set to find the right tint first.
• From a UK specialist. Supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a family-run UK retailer focused on dyslexia and learning differences.

What's in the Box

• Single Book: 1 x A4 7mm squared tinted exercise book in your chosen colour
• Pack of 10: 10 x A4 7mm squared tinted exercise books in your chosen colour
• One of Each Colour: 9 x A4 7mm squared tinted exercise books, one in each tint

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is a tinted exercise book?
  A tinted exercise book is an exercise book printed on coloured paper instead of white. This A4 book has 48 pages of 80gsm tinted paper, ruled with a 7mm square grid on both sides. It is used by pupils who find bright white paper uncomfortable to read from and write on, and it comes in nine page tints.
• Do tinted exercise books help with visual stress?
  Tinted exercise books can help many pupils with visual stress by softening the contrast between dark lines and a white page. Pupils with visual stress, also called Meares-Irlen syndrome, may see text or grid lines blur, shimmer or move. The right tint varies from person to person, so a colour assessment is a sensible first step.
• Are tinted exercise books useful for dyslexic pupils?
  Tinted exercise books can be useful for dyslexic pupils who also find white paper visually uncomfortable. Not every dyslexic learner experiences visual stress, but for those who do, a coloured page can make copying, setting out work and rereading notes less tiring. They are often used alongside a coloured overlay or reading ruler in a matching tint.
• Which colour tinted exercise book should I choose?
  Choose the colour that the pupil finds most comfortable, ideally the same tint as any coloured overlay they already use. The book comes in aqua, blue, cream, green, lilac, orange, pink, turquoise and yellow. If you are unsure, the one-of-each-colour set lets a child try all nine tints before buying more.
• Can schools buy tinted squared exercise books for a whole class?
  Yes, schools can buy these books singly, in packs of 10 in one colour, or as a one-of-each-colour set. The cover has spaces for Name, Class and Subject, so the books work as everyday class books. Keeping a small stock of each tint makes it easy to match individual pupils' needs.
• Can my child use a tinted exercise book for homework?
  Yes, a tinted exercise book works well for homework and home learning. Using the same tint at home as in class keeps a child's way of working consistent. The 7mm squared grid suits maths homework in particular, helping children line up digits and set out written methods neatly.
• What age is a 7mm squared exercise book suitable for?
  A 7mm squared exercise book generally suits older primary pupils and secondary students. Smaller 7mm squares fit more digits on a line than 10mm squares, which younger children often find easier. Tinted paper itself suits any age, from primary pupils to adults.
• Can tinted exercise books be used in exams?
  Exam use is decided by your child's or student's exam centre in line with current JCQ regulations. In exams, candidates usually write on answer booklets or paper supplied by the centre rather than their own exercise books. Where a candidate has an established need, the centre may consider coloured paper as part of their normal way of working. See the JCQ access arrangements guidance.
• What is the difference between 7mm and 10mm squared exercise books?
  The difference is the size of the grid: 7mm squares are smaller than 10mm squares. A 7mm grid fits more working on each page and is common for older pupils. A 10mm grid gives more space per digit, which can help younger children or those who write larger. The Dyslexia Shop sells tinted exercise books in both rulings.