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Eurocel memograph note tape
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rightly coloured highlighting and memo tapes from EUROCEL which is part of the Sicad group.
Based in Italy with manufacturing plants in 5 countries, the Sicad Group produces over 300 different types of adhesive tape from everyday, to superior quality and specialist tapes
These MEMOGRAPH transparent highlighter tapes can we written on and repositioned, a little like notes on a roll.
Apart from the obvious uses such as notes and highlighting, teachers at the recent Education show were particularly interested for 2 key areas: Dyslexia and Autism.
The use of these brightly coloured tapes can help the teaching process in both of these areas.
uwww.eurocel.it
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earning Materials Ltd provide excellent resources for pupils who are catching up in literacy, numeracy, science and the humanities. Many series are differentiated, with glossaries and learning outcomes linking to the national curriculum. Some series are designed for KS1 whilst others are for KS3/4 and 16+. Most titles can be bought as photocopy masters or as pdf CDs. We have also published several CD-ROMs with prices starting at £30 for a site licence.
Visit our website
www.learningmaterials.co.uk to view sample pages from each series - the link to the sample pages is always underneath the picture of the cover.
New for 2011: Recognise Emotions, Practising Punctuation and the extension of the Picture Sums series with two easier books. Contact us if you would like a catalogue:
learning.materials@
btinternet.com or ring 01902 454026.
uLearning Materials Ltd u01902 454026
uwww.learningmaterials.co.uk For a 10% discount quote ‘Ed Today’ on all orders placed before 11th July 2011.
new initiative to encourage more employees to take up Aspergers Syndrome, Dyslexia, Autism and Downs Syndrome awareness training is now available to teachers. Award winning Signs4Life are showcasing this national initiative to help staff to communicate and engage with their colleagues, pupils and parents who may have learning disabilities. Signs4Life also offer disability, deaf and visual impairment awareness workshops.
“You never know when you will come into contact with a colleague, child or parent who is autistic, deaf or visually impaired. We are working with organisations as varied as Barnardo's, Scouts, schools and colleges. Each of our workshops help you comply with the Disability Discrimination Act and Equality Acts 2010 and encourage a 'can do' approach to the 12 million people in the UK who have a physical, sensory or learning disability," explains Ms Fozia Parveen, Signs4Life managing director.
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uIf you would like further information about the Signs4Life teaching courses please get in touch with Fozia on 07964 019 764 or visit our interactive website
www.signs4life.org.uk
NIVERSAL PENS of Italy Torino have introduce a range of markers specifically designed for the very young. These markers are ideal for small hands and have special ‘rounded’ tips which are perfect for little ones to manipulate. The round tips cope with demanding treatment and provide smooth drawings even for the youngest artists.
The inks are Superwashable, washing off just with running water and are completely safe.
Carioca Baby Markers are available in various sets including class packs. The pens can be selected from the Carioca range and could be colouring, marking or whiteboard varieties.
Available from major educational suppliers, details from Universal Italy.
uwww.carioca.it
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