Standards
of literacy and numeracy are rising – thanks to the huge effort
that schools have devoted to these subjects. But many teachers are acutely
aware that there are other skills that they would like to see their
students develop – if only there were time! Skills that a 21st-century
child will need.
QWERTY
CLUB
is a new, monthly on-line magazine for Key Stage 2 children. It's colourful,
fun and highly interactive, so children will want to engage with it.
But it also builds skills – from basic skills to higher order thinking
skills and emotional awareness. And it gets children using their computers
productively!
The QWERTY CLUB site can be accessed from
school, from a home computer or even from a local library. So all children
can benefit.
Number
Crunchers
Every month there are
interactive number games to build not just essential ability
but a genuine enjoyment of numbers.
Word
Wizardry
These
interactive word puzzles promote verbal and written skills
and entertain at the same time.
Special
Feature
Each month there is a specially commissioned
article that explores subjects such as history, the Arts
and geography.
Science
and Technology
Fascinating articles – on a different
subject each month – explore cutting-edge science such
as information technology and communication.
Creative
Challenge
Every month we present children with
a challenge that builds their ability to think creatively.
It may be a problem to solve or a story to write.
Brain
Builder
This monthly feature presents children
with a series of verbal reasoning and logic puzzles to build
logical thinking skills.
Me!
These
interactive games build self esteem, which research has
shown is vital in underpinning academic performance.
Try
This!
Every month there is either an art or craft project, a cookery
feature or an experiment to carry out.
Quiz
Multiple-choice questions give children the chance to test
their knowledge in an enjoyable way.
Jokes
An opportunity for children to have fun and to send in their
favourite jokes, so reinforcing communication skills.
Wow!
Loads of fascinating facts expand
and reinforce the information explored in the Special Feature.
Qwerty
Club
News, gossip, competitions – a place for children to
use web technology to voice their opinions and see what
others think.
