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Crick Software Ltd, Crick House, Boarden Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6LF, UK

Phone: +44 (0) 1604 671691 Fax: +44 (0) 1604 671692 Email: [email protected]: www.cricksoft.com Winner of 11 BETT Awards

WriteOnline is a trademark and Clicker, Wordbar and Find Out & Write About are registered trademarks.

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English Language LearnersGet your English language learners understanding, speaking, reading and writing in fl uent English. ALL our software includes support for English language learners.

Special Educational NeedsUse the very best technology to support your pupils with special needs in all curriculum areas. All our software includes extensive support for learners with special needs whatever their age, including those with: reading and writing diffi culties dyslexia learning diffi culties autism

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3 Clicker 7

8 Clicker Apps

12 WriteOnline

13 WriteOnline App

14 LearningGrids

16 Clicker SuperDrive

18 Clicker French

18 Clicker Spanish

20 New to English

21 Next Steps to English

22 Find Out & Write About

24 Clicker Phonics

25 Clicker Tales

26 Oxford Reading Tree for Clicker

27 Trackers for Clicker

28 Clicker Communicator

29 SuperKeys

30 Symbols for Clicker

31 Clicker 7 Accessibility

31 Crick USB Switch Box

32 Pricing

32 System Requirements

34 Upgrades

34 Licensing and Ordering

35 Training

ContentsAbout Crick Soft ware

Who we areWe are 30 people committed to creating great software for pupils of all abilities, especially those who struggle with reading or writing, have special needs or who are learning English. Many of us are former teachers, including the founders John & Ann Crick, and we’ve been creating software for more than 20 years.

Where we areMost of us are based in Northampton, England and we also have an office in Westport, Connecticut. Our products are used all over the world; in particular the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and we also have translations in many languages.

What we doWe are best known for Clicker, the most popular literacy software in UK primary schools. We are also known for WriteOnline, which is widely used to help struggling writers in secondary schools. Our software works on Windows, Mac and iPad.

What others say about usBoth the company and our products have received numerous awards, including many Bett and ERA Awards. We get great reviews in the press, and we are proud of all the success stories we receive from schools using our software, many of which are on our website.

How we can help youIf you’re a primary teacher, we’d like to tell you about Clicker 7, the Clicker Apps and the Powered by Clicker resources.

If you’re a secondary teacher, we’d like to tell you about WriteOnline and the WriteOnline App.

We have a team of education consultants who run free seminars, visit schools and deliver training. To find out more, give us a call on 01604 671691.

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3 Clicker 7

8 Clicker Apps

12 WriteOnline

13 WriteOnline App

14 LearningGrids

16 Clicker SuperDrive

18 Clicker French

18 Clicker Spanish

20 New to English

21 Next Steps to English

22 Find Out & Write About

24 Clicker Phonics

25 Clicker Tales

26 Oxford Reading Tree for Clicker

27 Trackers for Clicker

28 Clicker Communicator

29 SuperKeys

30 Symbols for Clicker

31 Clicker 7 Accessibility

31 Crick USB Switch Box

32 Pricing

32 System Requirements

34 Upgrades

34 Licensing and Ordering

35 Training

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More Teacher Support

Easier activity creation wizards ‘Getting started’ step-by-step guides Customisable pronunciation

More Access Support

SuperKeys: new access method Eye gaze access Touch screen friendly Streamlined switch access

What’s new?More Pupil Support Clicker Board Voice Notes Realistic children’s voices Targeted spelling intervention Enhanced word prediction Engaging CrickPix Library Use Clicker at school and at home

Clicker 7 - the complete literacy toolkit

From planning, to writing, to proofing - Clicker includes all the tools your pupils need to succeed. Clicker 7 makes it easier than ever for teachers to provide differentiated curriculum resources and create a classroom of independent, enthusiastic learners.

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Clicker with produces work of greater quantity and a higher quality now that this support is in place.Rob Smith, Silverdale Primary School

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Clicker 7 builds on previous versions of this much-loved software to provide the ultimate cross-curricular literacy toolkit.


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Build confi dence with Clicker Grid SetsGrid Sets enable children to write with whole words, helping them to write independently. Clicker 7 makes it even easier to create and edit your own Clicker Grid Sets, and there are hundreds of ready-made sets to choose from.

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1 Review writi ng with clearchildren’s voicesClicker’s brand new children’s voices give pupils the opportunity to hear their work read back to them in a friendly, age-appropriate voice that they can identify with. This realistic speech feedback encourages them to actively review and self-correct their work.

Develop vocabulary and spelling with word predicti onUpgraded for version 7, Clicker’s intelligent word predictor suggests words that fit the context of pupils’ writing, encouraging them to use more adventurous vocabulary. Children are able to create flowing pieces of text with accurate spelling and grammatically correct sentences.

Raise literacy standards with Clicker 7What sets Clicker apart from other word processors is the extensive support it off ers to emergent, developing and struggling readers and writers.

processors is the extensive support it off ers to emergent, developing and struggling readers and writers.

Raise literacy standards with Clicker 7

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the vocabulary into a Clicker Set is amazing!Dave Presky, Little Reddings Primary School


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Organise ideas with Clicker Board Clicker Board is a new, child-friendly planning and organising tool, where pupils manipulate words, pictures and sounds. Easily fl ick between the board and the document while writing, or instantly transform the board into a word bank. It’s great for individuals, for groups and for the whiteboard.

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Capture thoughts and rehearse sentences with Voice NotesVoice Notes are a new and powerful way for children to capture their thoughts and ideas. Use Voice Notes to rehearse sentences before writing, or to capture ideas on the fl y. They are saved with the document, so they’re still there when you come back!

Provide personalised writi ng support with Word PoolWhat happens when children need to include unusual words in their writing? With the new Word Pool, you can add any word to Clicker’s knowledge base and ensure it’s pronounced properly by the speech engine, picked up by the predictor and accepted by the spellchecker. Word Pool can also be used to tackle specifi c spelling patterns pupils are really struggling with.

Make the curriculum accessible for allWe are committed to providing software that enables every pupil to access the curriculum and achieve success. Clicker 7 has more accessibility features than ever before, including SuperKeys and eye gaze. Find out more about Clicker 7 accessibility on page 31!

3500 curriculum-focused graphicsThe new CrickPix Library has 40% more pictures, and an all-round improvement in quality.

Clicker Sets support children of all ages and abilities, from beginning writers to developing writers. Clicker 7 makes editing Clicker Sets easier than ever - it knows what sort of set you are using, and acts accordingly.


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Sentence SetsEach grid in a Sentence Set contains all the words you need to build a sentence. A model sentence can be shown on the grid or in a pop-up to provide the appropriate level of support. You can create a Sentence Set for your pupils by simply typing or pasting your sentences.

Connect SetsConnect Sets take sentence building a step further, by allowing children to choose from clusters of words for each section of the sentence. The new Edit View makes it easy to create Connect Sets to support writing on any topic.

Word BanksWhen children are ready to write using the keyboard, they may still need support with the more difficult words. Build Word Banks to support any curriculum area - just paste relevant text and let Clicker do the rest, automatically removing the high frequency words.

Build writi ng confi dence with Clicker 7

Clicker Board Clicker Board is Clicker 7’s new and intuitive tool for children to organise their ideas and plan their writing. It’s easy to manipulate words, pictures and sounds, and it works equally well for individual pupils on a laptop or on a whiteboard with the whole class.

Matching Sets Use Matching Sets to build pre-reading skills. Just add pictures or words to create matching activities with pictures, words and sounds.

Clicker Sets support children of all ages and abilities,

with Clicker 7with Clicker 7Hundreds of ready-made Clicker Sets included - see page 14

Sentence Set.

Connect Set.

Word Bank.

Custom Clicker SetsWant to do something out of the ordinary? Build a Custom Set from scratch, or from any other Clicker Set. Custom Sets give you free rein - mix grids and pages, design your own layouts and create accessible multimedia activities using pictures, text and sounds.

Talk SetsCreate Talk Sets to develop speaking and listening skills using any pictures. Just add pictures to create Listen & Say, Talk About or Tell the Story activities. Great for pre-reading, storyboarding and English language learners.


Clicker BooksClicker 7 has a new, accessible book making tool that enables children of all ages to create on-screen books to be proud of. Word prediction, speech and word banks provide writing support, and accessible tools enable the addition and manipulation of pictures and sounds.

Clicker Books

Want to do something out of the ordinary? Build a Custom Set from scratch, or from any other Clicker Set. Custom Sets give you free rein - mix grids and pages, design your own layouts and create accessible multimedia activities using pictures, text

Want to do something out of the ordinary? Build a Custom Set from scratch, or from any other Clicker Set. Custom Sets give you free rein - mix grids and pages, design your own layouts and create accessible multimedia activities using pictures, text

Develop speaking, listening and pre-reading skills

Clicker 7 pricing:Single Computer:

5 Computers OneSchool™ License:



OneSchool™ Site License:

Clicker 7 Upgrade pricing:Single Computer:






See page 32 for system requirements. Before upgrading, please read the very important upgrade terms and conditions listed on page 34.

(from Clicker 6 Site License)

NEW: Use Clicker at home too!Give pupils access to a consistent level of literacy support at home and at school by investing in the Clicker 7 Site License. This enables you to install Clicker on all your school computers AND the home computers of your teachers, TAs and pupils!

Clicker Sentences Understanding sentences and how they work is a really important part of early literacy. Clicker Sentences enables you to quickly create sentence building activities on any topic, tailored to support each pupil’s individual needs.

Build sentences the Clicker wayEach sentence grid contains all the words required to build a sentence. Pupils tap each word to create their sentence, then swipe to move on to the next sentence in the set, quickly building a signifi cant piece of writing.

Encourage self-assessment with speech feedbackRealistic speech feedback encourages pupils to re-read their sentences and check they make sense. The Sound Shift tool enables children to listen to a word before sending it into the document.

Provide additi onal support with model sentencesIt’s easy to differentiate the support offered in each activity. Teachers can choose to provide the target sentence as a model on the grid, in a pop-up or as an oral prompt – you can even create a Guided Order activity. Over 3500 searchable curriculum pictures are also included.

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An essential installation for all schools that are putting iPads into their Key Stage 1 and SEN settings.

Anthony Evans, teacher and blogger

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Combining classic Clicker features with the latest classroom technology, our Clicker Apps give your pupils access to proven literacy support tools developed specifi cally for the iPad®. Each app focuses on one key aspect of Clicker 7 and has a child-friendly, designed-for-touch interface perfectly suited to learners across the primary age range.

Clicker AppsTouch, write, succeed!

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Combining classic Clicker features with the latest classroom technology, our Clicker Apps give your pupils access to proven literacy support tools developed specifi cally for the iPad®. Each app focuses on one key aspect of Clicker 7 and has a child-friendly, designed-for-touch interface perfectly suited to learners across the primary age range.

Clicker AppsTouch, write, succeed!Combining classic Clicker features with the latest classroom technology, our Clicker Apps give your pupils access to proven literacy support tools developed specifi cally for the iPad®. Each app focuses on one key aspect of Clicker 7 and has a child-friendly, designed-for-touch interface perfectly suited to learners across the primary age range.

Clicker AppsTouch, write, succeed!

Develop independent writi ng skillsPupils choose from clusters of words, phrases and pictures to produce their own writing. As each sentence is completed it is spoken aloud, helping learners to review and correct their work. Learners can also use the Sound Shift tool to listen to the words in the grid before using them.

Enhance understanding with picturesAdd a picture to any cell in your grid - over 3500 searchable curriculum pictures are included, and you can use your own from your Camera Roll or with the iPad camera. As children write, each picture goes into the document too, helping them to read back what they have written.

Personalised support for every pupilClicker Connect provides an extensive range of additional support options to suit pupils of all abilities, such as the ability to colour-code words or phrases to emphasise sentence structure, use Guided Order to ensure pupils work from left to right and enlarge cells for extra clarity.


Clicker Connect A perfect ‘next step’ for Clicker Sentences users, Clicker Connect enables developing writers, struggling writers and English language learners to take their fi rst steps to independent writing.

The app is a triumph…it kick-starts the writing process, helps children to be creative and gives them a clear sense of achievement.

John Dabell, Teach Primary magazine

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Clicker Docs Clicker Docs transforms the iPad into a portable primary word processor! Watch your pupils’ skills and confi dence grow as they use the writing support tools to create accurate, fl owing documents.

Review writi ng with clear speechPupils use the child-friendly lower case keyboard to type into Clicker Docs, and when they punctuate a sentence their work is read back to them. This helps them to fi nd and correct errors for themselves, so that they become more independent writers.

Increase writi ng producti vity and accuracy with word predicti onThe Clicker Docs predictor suggests age-appropriate vocabulary based on the context of pupils’ writing. The predictor encourages pupils to use more adventurous vocabulary, consistently reinforces the correct spellings of the words they wish to write and helps to speed up writing productivity.

Provide subject-specifi c writi ng support with Word BanksWord Banks provide speech-supported vocabulary for any subject or topic. Children simply tap a word to add it to their document. It’s so easy for teachers to create a Word Bank in Clicker Docs, organised with either alphabetical or topic tabs.


The Clicker Docs app is a great resource to use with any child who is developing their writing skills and is particularly suitable for those who have dyslexia or are reluctant writers.

Ann Helsby, Educational App Store

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Only Clicker Apps off er all this:Designed with the classroom in mindThe child-friendly interface, lower case keyboard and Sassoon font create an engaging environment for your pupils. Children’s work can be shared via Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, WebDAV or AirDrop, sent to any AirPrint compatible printer or emailed.

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Clicker 7 compati bleThe Clicker Apps and Clicker 7 are fully fi le compatible. Create activities within Clicker 7 and use them on your iPads, or vice-versa.

Access for allClicker Connect and Clicker Docs include the unique SuperKeys access option, and all apps are switch accessible. Plus you can adjust the font size and use high contrast colours.

Apple, the Apple logo and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Clicker Books Clicker Books is an engaging book creation tool that includes extensive reading and writing support for pupils of all abilities.

Child-friendly book makingPupils use the intuitive tools to add pictures, text and sound to create fantastic books. You can also put together pre-prepared books for pupils to complete containing word or picture bank support, or even create personalised reading books tailored to each child’s learning needs and objectives.

Customisable writi ng supportChildren benefi t from key Clicker support features including realistic speech feedback, intelligent word prediction and a talking spellchecker, enabling every pupil to produce writing they can be proud of.

Flexible illustrati on toolsClicker Books can be illustrated in a variety of ways. Pupils can upload images from the Camera Roll, use the camera to take a photograph or create their own pictures using the integrated painting tools.

Opportuniti es to listen and recordWhen children have completed their text, they can click on the speech button to listen to what they have written. Alternatively, they can record their own speech – a great opportunity to practise their speaking and listening skills.


Even though my students have significant issues with reading, writing and formulating sentences, they were able to create books with minimal assistance. They were so proud of what they had created.

Aubrey Rubin, Speech and Language Therapist

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Only Clicker Apps off er all this:Free resources at your fi ngerti psAccess topic-specific Sentence Sets, Connect Sets, Word Banks, Clicker Books and book-making templates created by our curriculum team, searchable within the app. New resources are added regularly.

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Our award-winning word processor for secondary schools has a grown-up look and feel and provides support for all abilities.

Review writing with clear speechWriteOnline’s clear, British English speech enables students to review what they have written. This active engagement with text encourages students to find and correct errors for themselves, helping them to become more independent writers.

Develop writing independence with word predictionThe incredibly accurate Wordflow™ technology predicts as you type, suggesting words that fit the context of your writing. Students’ confidence grows as they compose flowing text with accurate spelling and grammatically correct sentences.

Expand vocabulary with WordbarWordbar brings curriculum writing tasks within the reach of all your learners by giving instant point-and-click access to subject-specific words and phrases. It’s easy to make your own Wordbars, and there are hundreds of professionally-made ones to download too!


WriteOnline can be used to support writing on any subject.

WriteOnline provides struggling writers in secondary schools with age-appropriate support across the curriculum.

WriteOnlineWriting success anytime, anywhere!

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As well as helping us to support those with low literacy levels or specific needs, WriteOnline can be used to help everyone develop those key skills of planning, structuring and reviewing work, which are so important as they move forward in their academic life.Phil Brennan, The Burgate School and Sixth Form Centre

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WriteOnline pricing:Single Computer:




Primary OneSchool™ Site License:

Secondary OneSchool™ Site License:

Analyse students’ writingWriteOnline’s document analysis tool gives you a revealing insight into each student’s writing process, including a complete history of time spent on a document, mistakes corrected using the spellchecker and whether any text has been copied and pasted in.

Organise ideas with mind mapsOrganising ideas is a vital first step in the writing process. WriteOnline’s WorkSpace provides an extremely powerful mind-mapping tool to help learners structure their ideas and create logically coherent documents.

WriteOnline really helps my students to demonstrate their true knowledge and understanding.Duncan Anderson, Northfield School

WorkSpace helps learners to structure their ideas and create logically coherent documents.

‘‘It is functional, it is clever and it will definitely help contribute towards improving students’ writing, which is so key to their success across the curriculum.John Dabell, Teach Secondary magazine

If you are part of Apple’s Volume Purchase Programme, you get a 50% discount when you buy

20 or more copies of the app!

Our WriteOnline App gives iPad users access to an age-appropriate word processor with a range of customisable writing support tools.

As they work, students have access to realistic speech feedback, an intelligent word predictor and Wordbars containing subject-specifi c vocabulary.

No time to make your own Wordbars? A professionally-made, ever expanding bank of secondary-focused learning resources is just a tap away – select ‘LearningGrids’ to access a wide range of topic-specific Wordbars created by our curriculum team.

If your students are using iPads, the WriteOnline App is the perfect tool to help them develop their writing skills and confidence.

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WriteOnline iPad App

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LearningGridsFree resources for all our software tools!The free LearningGrids

website makes it easy to find information and activities on any subject.

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www.learninggrids.com

When you use our software, you get free access to thousands of ready-made resources on our LearningGrids site. There are Clicker 7 Sets, Wordbars for WriteOnline, and resources to support our range of apps for iPad.

All professionally-made and ready to use, you can browse through our vast selection of resources and even access them directly from within the programs.

New resources are uploaded regularly and the activities are carefully planned to fit in with your curriculum themes. Designed to save you time and to provide inspiration, you can also personalise them to meet your pupils’ needs.

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Choose from over a thousand Clicker Sets covering a wide variety of curriculum topics for all ages and abilities. Sentence Sets, Connect Sets, Word Banks and Clicker Books work in both Clicker 7 and the Clicker Apps, and Clicker 7 users also benefit from Clicker Boards for planning, and Talk Sets to develop speaking and listening skills.

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There are a host of subject-specific WriteOnline Wordbars suitable for learners aged nine to adult. You will find topic-related word banks as well as writing frames to support writing across a range of subjects and genres.

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LearningGrids

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Powered by Clicker

Clicker SuperDrive 16 Clicker French 18 Clicker Spanish 18

New to English 20 Next Steps to English 21 Find Out & Write About 22 Clicker Phonics 24 Clicker Tales 25 Oxford Reading Tree 26 for Clicker Trackers for Clicker 27

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The ‘Powered by Clicker’ resources cover multiple areas of the curriculum and enable pupils of all abilities to access their learning in new and interesting ways.

High-quality resources to use in your classroom!In addition to our LearningGrids resources, we have developed a highly acclaimed range of premium content, designed to work within Clicker 7. Our ‘Powered by Clicker’ resources harness the power of Clicker to further support pupils’ learning in specific curriculum areas.

Each ‘Powered by Clicker’ title is available to purchase separately (see p18-27). Alternatively, you can give your whole school access to a bundle of over 50 Clicker resources with the Clicker SuperDrive (p16).

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Clicker SuperDriveEasy access to over 50 curriculum titles

Fantastic value, and incredibly convenient. There are lots of wonderful resources for everyone in the school, and there’s no installation!

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The Clicker SuperDrive is the most convenient and aff ordable way to own the entire collection of ‘Powered by Clicker’ titles. If you’re using Clicker 7 simply connect the SuperDrive to get easy access to our vast range of acclaimed titles.

The resources cover a huge range of curriculum needs right across the primary age range, all accessed from Clicker’s familiar user interface. They include the New to English series, all 16 award-winning Find Out & Write About titles, the Clicker Phonics series and lots more.

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Clicker SuperDriveEasy access to over 50 curriculum titles

Simply connect the SuperDrive to your USB port to get easy access to all of these fantasti c

literacy ti tles!

New to English

At School | In the House | In the StreetAt the Shopping Centre | At the Supermarket

Next Steps to English

Next Steps to English CD 1 | Next Steps to English CD 2Next Steps to English CD 3

Trackers for Clicker

Level 0: Bear Tracks | Level 1: Elephant Tracks | Level 2: Frog TracksLevel 3: Giraffe Tracks | Level 4: Parrot Tracks | Level 5: Tiger TracksLevel 6: Zebra Tracks

Clicker Tales

Cinderella | Jack and the BeanstalkLittle Red Riding Hood

Clicker French

French CD 1 | French CD 2French Stories

Clicker Spanish

Spanish CD 1 | Spanish CD 2Spanish Stories

Find Out & Write About

The Ancient Egyptians | The Ancient Greeks | Animals of Cold Lands | Animals of Hot Lands Dinosaurs | The Human Body | Life Cycles | Life in the Second World War | MinibeastsNatural Disasters | Plants | The Romans | Sea Life | Tropical Rainforests | The Tudors | The Victorians

Oxford Reading Tree for Clicker

Stage 1+ More First Sentences A | Stage 2 More Stories AStage 3 More Stories A | Stage 4 More Stories A Stage 5 More Stories A

Clicker Phonics

Sounds Around | Noisy Bears | Rhyme Time | Alphabet Animals Sounds and Letters | Read and Write

Clicker SuperDrive pricing:


Requires Clicker 7. See page 32 for system requirements.

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Clicker MFL - teach French and Spanish the Clicker way!


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Clicker MFL - Clicker MFL - teach French teach French and Spanish and Spanish the Clicker way!the Clicker way!and Spanish the Clicker way!and Spanish and Spanish the Clicker way!and Spanish

Clicker French is perfect for a non-specialist like me – I can be confident that my pupils have the tools they need to develop a truly practical understanding and command of basic French.

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Clicker French and Spanish are extremely eff ective language learning tools for children of all abilities.Pupils are given lots of opportunities to listen to a native French or Spanish speaker, ask and answer questions, and describe people, places, things and actions both orally and in writing.

CD 1 (French or Spanish)CD 1 introduces pupils to everyday vocabulary such as numbers and colours, as well as popular topics such as the family, leisure activities, birthdays and animals. The extensive and varied activities enable pupils of all abilities to discover the enjoyment of learning another language.

Clicker MFL - teach French and Spanish the Clicker way!


CD 2 (French or Spanish)As pupils become more confident, CD 2 offers a further range of activities that build on the content of the first CD. Children progress to further vocabulary and topics, including holidays, sport, clothes, weather, the days of the week and telling the time.

Stories CD (French or Spanish)Here, children extend and develop their language learning in the context of well-known traditional tales. They become language detectives as they decipher the beautifully illustrated on-screen books in their new language. The accompanying activities extend and consolidate the new vocabulary and structures.

Clicker Spanish has helped my pupils to broaden their vocabulary, incorporate accurate grammar and sentence structures into their writing and improve their pronunciation – a really well-rounded language learning resource.

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Our consultant for Clicker French is teacher and language expert Elaine Hampson. Elaine also has extensive experience working with children with special needs.

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SuperDrive See page 16

Clicker French and Clicker Spanish pricing:

Each CD (Site License):

3-CD Set (Site License): French or Spanish


New to English pricing:


5-CD Set (Site License):


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New to EnglishActive English language learning for new arrivalsNew to English rapidly builds English language skills and confidence in pupils with little or no English. The series uses established language learning techniques and was produced in consultation with Dawn Lama, specialist in the use of ICT to support English language learning.

Learn essenti al vocabulary and acquire new language skillsEach CD focuses on the vocabulary of particular environments that pupils need to be familiar with. The activities focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing, and target the language skills pupils need to access the curriculum.

Build self-confi dence through independent learningNew vocabulary is introduced and reinforced at a careful pace, and learners work at their own speed to build their skills and confi dence. In many activities children listen to recorded words or phrases, and then record themselves saying the same words.

Enhance social language skillsNew to English works well with groups of learners working together. Use your interactive whiteboard to make learning a social experience and get pupils communicating with each other.

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New to English provides such a safe, engaging environment for my EAL pupils to practise their language skills.

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Practise early writing and sentence building skills.

My pupils find Next Steps to English really engaging, and are very proud of the writing they are able to produce.

Developing English language skills

Next Steps to English

Following on from our New to English series, Next Steps to English enables pupils learning English as an additional language to signifi cantly extend their vocabulary and improve their communication skills.

Develop language knowledge and skills at a manageable paceOn each CD children are introduced to key vocabulary and language structures, which are then reinforced through a series of engaging listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. The activities build from simple object identifi cation exercises to more open-ended comprehension activities as the pupils’ knowledge develops.

Build understanding through topic-based acti viti esCD 1 introduces everyday essential vocabulary and language structures based around the topics of family, birthdays, colours, the body and pets. CD 2 off ers further vocabulary and more challenging structures, with topics including the market, time, money and sport. In the fi nal CD, pupils meet more complex vocabulary, structures and concepts related to topics such as travel, weather and habitats.

Enable pupils to learn and progress independently Next Steps to English is fantastic for use on a whiteboard or with small groups, but has also been specifi cally designed to help pupils take control of their own learning. As the resources are powered by Clicker 7, children will benefi t from the whole range of Clicker’s support features as they work, including visual and oral models, writing grids and speech feedback.


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There is so much information on these CDs, and because there is speech feedback at every level, all of our children can make use of them.

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Pupils can easily fi nd information at a level that suits their ability.

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Find Out & Write About enables pupils of all abilities to write research-based reports on an exciting range of high-interest information texts.

Moti vate all learners with diff erenti ated reading materialsThe carefully researched text in each title has been meticulously restructured to present the information at three levels. All levels use clear, recorded speech and the text is highlighted as it is read, to really focus the reader’s attention. Each level also includes a talking glossary.

Sti mulate independent writi ng through scaff olded tasks Every reading page contains a link to a writing activity that provides the appropriate level of support. At level one pupils use Clicker Grids to reconstruct the sentences they read in the information page. At level two pupils construct their own sentences using grids that off er a wider vocabulary choice, and at level three pupils respond to and interpret the information by using sentence starters, word banks and the keyboard to produce an extended piece of writing.

Enhance pupils’ learning outcomesAs they work their way through the information pages and writing tasks, pupils produce a signifi cant piece of writing that demonstrates their understanding of the reading material. This is highly motivating for all learners, particularly struggling readers and writers.

Develop independent research skills with non-fi ction texts

Find Out & Write About

Once they have read and listened to the information, children write about it

using the linked writing grids.


Life CyclesRead about the life cycles of living things. Plants, reptiles, birds, amphibians and mammals are all covered. Read about each living thing.

Life in the Second World WarWhat was it like to be evacuated? What was the Blitz? What was rationing? Find out how the Second World War affected the lives of ordinary people.

The RomansExplore the lifestyle of the Romans. Write about the changes to farming, homes and towns that were made during 400 years of Roman settlement.

The Human BodyFind out how the human body works. Follow the stages of life from birth to old age and discover what you should do to keep your body healthy.

The Ancient EgyptiansRead about Egyptian mummies, pharaohs, food and writing. Find out and write about why the pyramids were built, how bodies were mummified and more.

The Ancient GreeksHow did the Greeks live? Read about everyday life - homes, work, fashion and food. Find out about the first Olympic Games, about the Greek gods and the great buildings.

DinosaursRead about dinosaurs that lived on Earth millions of years ago. Find out what their names mean, what they ate, how big they were and more.

Animals of Cold LandsLearn about animals of the Arctic and Antarctic. Find out about their eating habits, habitat, camouflage and survival.

Animals of Hot LandsRead about animals that live in hot places, like crocodiles in their swamps or tigers in the grasslands. Find out about their habitats, food and more.

The VictoriansFind out about the lives of children in Victorian times. Read about their schools, work and play. Learn and write about the changes in towns, transport and health.

PlantsRead about the different parts of a plant. Use the information about growth and reproduction to write about pollination, fertilisation and seed dispersal.

Natural DisastersHow are wildfires started? What happens when there is an earthquake? Find out about the causes and effects of natural disasters around the world.

Tropical RainforestsRead about the plants, animals and people that live in tropical rainforests around the world. Find out and write about the benefits of and threats to the rainforests.

Sea LifeDiscover facts about all kinds of sea creatures. Find out about whale noises, why plankton are important, what happens when a shark loses its teeth and much more.

The TudorsWho were the Tudors and how did they live? Read about the Tudor monarchs and find out what town and country life was like in Tudor times.

MinibeastsInvestigate 10 minibeasts you might find in the garden, such as snails, earthworms and ants. Learn about their habitats, their food and many general facts too.

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I have been really impressed by the depth and breadth of Clicker Phonics as it takes the children from early sound discrimination all the way through to synthetic phonics.

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Clicker PhonicsFrom early listening to synthetic phonicsClicker Phonics is an engaging phonics programme that provides a firm foundation for reading and writing. The interactive resources are perfect for both your whiteboard and your workstations, and work either on their own or alongside your existing materials.

Develop listening skillsThe two Get Ready CDs develop listening skills through fun activities within familiar environments. Pupils must listen carefully to identify sounds from the garden, the park, the street, the farm and the beach. Numerous engaging activities get children matching pictures to sounds, discriminating between sounds and recording sounds of their own.

Raise phonological awarenessThe Get Set stage consists of two CDs full of activities that get children tuned into the sounds of language by teaching them to focus on patterns in words and to diff erentiate between their sounds. Children develop a strong phonological awareness by working with alliteration and playing with rhyming couplets and rhyming strings.

Give a thorough grounding in syntheti c phonicsThe two Let’s Go CDs follow the current recommendations for the systematic teaching of synthetic phonics. Engaging activities build children’s fl uency in hearing, saying, reading and writing the 42 phonemes. As their skills develop, children are taught how to decode unknown words by working out the phonemes and blending them to read the word.

A page from Read and Write.

- Get Ready - - Get Set - - Let’s Go -

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Traditional stories told the Clicker way!

Clicker Tales

Clicker Tales is a series of Early Years CDs that teach literacy through traditional stories that children love. The on-screen books are perfect for your whiteboard as well as individual computers, and there is a wide range of speaking, listening, reading and writing activities to go with each story.

Develop confi dence in speaking and listeningEarly Years pupils feel comfortable with the familiar story structure of these well-known tales, making this a perfect springboard for speaking and listening activities. Children listen to individual words, sentences or pages and record their own voices as they retell the stories or take on the role of a character.

Boost reading confi dence and fl uencyThe books and activities off er a high level of support to encourage independence and success. The expressive recorded voice brings the stories to life, helping children to engage with and respond to the text.

Build confi dence in writi ng sentences, stories and simple textsChildren have the opportunity to retell the story, both by recording their voice and by writing with the ready-made Clicker Grids. In addition, extensive support is provided to enable pupils to write simple fi ction and non-fi ction text of their own, related to the story.

A page from Jack and the Beanstalk.

My pupils love Clicker Tales - it is so simple to use, and very child-friendly!

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Oxford Reading Tree for Clicker

Everybody’s favourite reading scheme meets Clicker!Oxford Reading Tree for Clicker is an exciting series of curriculum materials based on the popular Oxford Reading Tree reading scheme. Thirty books from the scheme have been digitally remade into Clicker books, each supported by a range of Clicker activities.

Develop literacy skills through carefully graded reading and writi ng acti viti es Each CD contains six on-screen stories from an Oxford Reading Tree stage. The stories are brilliantly narrated by the actor Sir Tony Robinson, with each word highlighted as it is spoken. The stories are accompanied by a wide range of activities at word, sentence and text levels, based on carefully researched literacy objectives.

Maximise learning opportuniti es for the whole classThe materials are designed to enable children of all abilities to improve their literacy skills; you will fi nd them highly motivating for all your pupils, including struggling readers and writers. The on-screen books and Clicker activities provide the necessary support to enable children to work independently, but are also whiteboard friendly, making them perfect for whole-class teaching too!

A wealth of resources at your fi ngerti ps In addition to off ering licenses for each CD, for just £495 we can provide you with an unlimited site license for all 30 on-screen books, together with the entire collection of corresponding resources!

The on-screen illustrations are bright, fresh and inspiring and bring the books to life in a way that’s not been done before.

A page from The Snowman.


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The reading series for struggling learners aged 7+

Trackers for Clicker

Trackers is the Oxford University Press series for reluctant readers in the upper primary range. Trackers for Clicker provides the outstanding fiction books in an exciting interactive on-screen format, plus a range of engaging reading and writing activities.

Moti vate struggling readers with age-appropriate materials The stunningly illustrated stories provide struggling upper primary pupils with highly engaging material at a reading level they can cope with. The 28 books are divided into seven carefully graded levels to ensure progression and maintain motivation.

Develop key reading skillsTrackers teaches more of the key reading skills than any other special needs course, providing extensive opportunities for consolidation. It combines the approaches of high frequency words, phonics, syntax and semantics, enabling pupils who need additional support to reach age-related expectations in their literacy skills.

Extend comprehension and writi ng skills through diff erenti ated acti viti esAt word level, activities include practising high frequency word recognition and phonic word building. Activities at sentence level develop confi dence in using the ‘tricky words’ from the story, while text level activities include extended writing supported by Clicker Grids. In addition, a range of comprehension activities cover both retrieval and inferential questions.

A page from The Copy Cat.

The differences in pupils’ attitudes to reading, motivation to have a go and increase in their self-esteem are the most rewarding outcomes.


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Get started quicklyThe three ready-made Vocabulary Sets - Clicker Core 1, Clicker Core 2 and Clicker Core 3 - cover a wide ability range. They are built using research-based core words, using consistent layouts and standard colour coding - a proven approach for providing a rich communication experience and developing language skills.

Use the symbols you knowClicker Communicator comes with the complete SymbolStix library of over 24000 symbols (localised for the UK), plus the CrickPix Library of over 3500 curriculum pictures to support a wide range of classroom topics. In addition, the complete PCS and Widgit symbol sets are available as in-app purchases. All the symbol sets are organised into the same topic folders.

Clicker Communicator is the child-friendly AAC app that gives a voice to learners with speech and language diffi culties. It uses the familiar Clicker Apps interface so that you can set up a Vocabulary Set in minutes, make changes in seconds, and yet have full control over every detail.

Clicker Communicator


‘‘ ‘‘Clicker Communicator is intuitive, reliable and quick to program - my new favourite app for communication support. Thanks Crick Software!Elaine M. Sokolowski, SLT

developing language skills.

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Designed for children The Sassoon font, uncluttered interface and children’s voices make this the world’s most child-friendly AAC app. There’s even a children’s keyboard with symbol-supported word prediction.

Create and edit in minutes Meet the needs of your learners by personalising the ready-made Vocabulary Sets or creating your own in just a few minutes. The intuitive interface makes it quick and easy to populate, organise and edit your grids.

Uniquely accessible

Clicker Communicator is the only AAC App to offer SuperKeys for users who need big target areas. With SuperKeys, cells are grouped into clusters - just tap the cluster containing the symbol you want, and then tap the cell in the enlarged cluster. Switch access is also fully supported, including auditory scan.

SuperKeys



Be part of the classCommunicating in school isn’t just about wants and needs; it’s about taking an active vocal part in the classroom. Clicker Communicator provides a growing bank of free LearningGrids resources that give users the opportunity to verbally participate in class.

The LearningGrids Vocabulary Sets are designed to be used in lessons, providing the curriculum vocabulary for children to respond to teaching points, answer topic-based questions and demonstrate their learning.

The assistive keyboard for iPad and iPhoneSuperKeys provides a new, accessible keyboard for people with mild to moderate physical challenges and those with low vision.

Just seven keys instead of 30+The unique design of SuperKeys gives you just seven large keys to target instead of more than 30 small ones! Just tap the cluster containing the letter you want, and then tap the letter in the enlarged cluster. There’s no double-tapping, no swiping needed and no learning required.

Intelligent word predicti on You will rarely have to type a complete word because SuperKeys includes our word predictor, developed to minimise your key presses. The suggestions are displayed on large buttons to make selection easy, and up to four suggestions are shown.

One touch shortcutsTired of typing the same phrases? SuperKeys shows up to 36 of your customisable keyboard shortcuts. You don’t have to remember any letter combinations – just tap the shortcuts key, then tap the phrase you want.

SuperKeys in Clicker 7 and Clicker AppsSuperKeys is also provided as an accessibility option within Clicker 7, Clicker Connect, Clicker Docs and Clicker Communicator.

NEW in version 2

Now SuperKeys can be fully personalised to your requirements: Get optimum clarity and contrast by customising colours and font Improve predictor access by setting the size that’s best for you Get faster access to Delete, Space and Return by setting swipe options Optimise the visual experience by turning animation on or off Achieve faster deletes with new auto-repeat option

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Just seven keys instead of 30+

Support learners with special literacy or communication needs by using Clicker with your choice of symbols from the world’s foremost symbol providers.

Working in partnership with SymbolStix, Widgit and Mayer-Johnson, we are proud to offer you UK versions of the very best symbols, newly organised to work seamlessly with Clicker. It’s easy to add symbol support for reading, writing and communication activities. Just install the symbols and go!

Symbols for Clicker

About symbolsSymbols support reading, writing and communication for children with a variety of learning needs. Each symbol describes a concept and there are symbols for practically all commonly used words.

Providing a symbol with each word in a Clicker Set helps pupils to find the words they want. Having the symbols appear in the text they have completed enables the pupil to read it back. A symbol library is therefore a perfect partner for Clicker to support learners with special literacy or communication needs.

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Widgit SymbolsWidgit’s hand-drawn, simple symbols clearly and colourfully illustrate single concepts.

Add Widgit symbols to your Clicker activities to create highly effective learning support for communication and vocabulary development, whether used in early literacy, special needs or by a reader who has English as an additional language.

SymbolStixSymbolStix© is the newest symbol set from the US.

Originally designed and developed by N2Y, Inc for use in its Internet newspaper and online curriculum, SymbolStix© depicts activities and people as lively, vibrant stick figures, drawn with a distinctive flair to create “stick figures with an attitude.”

Mayer-Johnson PCSMayer-Johnson symbols are widely used in special needs communities everywhere.

The symbols represent words and short phrases to support children and adults with literacy and communication challenges. PCS is widely used in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as well as literacy support.


Clicker has always been the single most accessible educational software tool. Clicker 7 has more accessibility options than ever before, opening the door to an even wider group of learners.

Clicker 7 Accessibility

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Approved for use with Clicker 7 Works on all Windows and Mac computers Quick and easy initial set up Free support from our expert team Fully compliant with CE and FCC standards

Our USB Switch Box is the only switch box approved for Clicker 7. It also works with other switch accessible software, automatically detecting the program that is running.


Touch screen friendly We have optimised touch screen functionality across Clicker 7 and updated our selection of on-screen keyboards. Want to listen to a word before writing it? Use our right-click alternative, the Sound Shift tool – simply tap to turn Sound Shift on and then tap the word you want to hear.

Eye gazeEye gaze users now have access to Clicker via this new accessibility option. While dwelling on a cell, the pointer graphically indicates the time until selection and locks to the centre of the cell, eliminating any distracting wobble.

For users needing a big target area, you can turn on SuperKeys too! Truly a game changer for eye gaze users!

SuperKeysSuperKeys is a totally new way of accessing grids and keyboards for children with moderate physical challenges and those with low vision.

Keys or cells are grouped into clusters. Tapping anywhere in the cluster enlarges it to enable the user to easily select the key or cell they want.

Colours and font sizeFor users with low vision, it’s essential to get the right font size and colours, and often this is important for dyslexic users too. Clicker 7 has extensive options for these settings, including foreground and background colours in the grid, document and predictor.

Switch access Pupils unable to use a keyboard or pointing device can access Clicker 7 using switches. Connect either one or two switches via the Crick Switch Box to enable users to select letters or words, turn the pages of a talking book or access any Clicker grid or page.

Clicker 7 and WriteOnlineClicker 7 and WriteOnline can be purchased for a single computer, 5 computers, 10 computers or 40 computers in one school. So, if you require 15 licenses, you would need to buy licenses for 5 AND 10 computers.

Alternatively, you can purchase a OneSchool™ site license, which will enable you to install the software on all existing and future computers in your school, any teacher laptops, and in the case of Clicker 7, the home computers of your teachers, teaching assistants and pupils.

NOTE: You will need a license for each computer on which you wish to install our software. You will not be able to activate this software on more than the number of computers you have licenses for.

Licensing


Powered by ClickerWhen you purchase a site license for one of our ‘Powered by Clicker’ products, you can install it on all your computers that have Clicker installed.

NetworkingAll our software products can be installed over a network.

AppsOur apps are available for purchase on the App Store. You will need to buy one license for each iPad you wish to put the app on. The apps can also be purchased using the Apple Volume Purchase Programme.

For more information about the apps, including pricing, licensing, reviews and learning ideas, please visit www.cricksoft.com/apps.

Upgrades Clicker 6 to Clicker 7 During 2016, Clicker 6 users are able to purchase Clicker 7 at a 40% discount. Please note that this discount will decrease in 2017, so this really is the best time to move to the latest version.

If your school owns Clicker 6, you automatically qualify for upgrade pricing, so you can simply place your order. We’ll only ask for proof of purchase if we don’t have you on our system.

You can upgrade as many computers as you like to Clicker 7, irrespective of how many licenses you currently have for Clicker 6.

Terms and Conditions1. You can buy as many licenses as you

like at the upgrade price, irrespective of how many licenses you currently have for Clicker 6!

2. You can only take advantage of the upgrade discount once. So, if you upgrade now and wish to buy more licenses in the future, you will need to pay the standard prices for these.

3. When you take advantage of one of our upgrade discounts, you are essentially ‘trading in’ all your Clicker 6 licenses to receive this discount. So, you will not be licensed to use Clicker 6 on any of your machines once you’ve upgraded.

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OneSchool licensing

• All our licenses are perpetual, so you only pay once.

• The more licenses you buy together, the less you pay per computer.

System requirementsClicker 7

Mac OS X 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 - Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM Requires Java 6

Internet connection required for activation

Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 - Intel Dual Core 2Ghz, 2GB RAM


WriteOnline Windows 7, Windows 8.1,

Windows 10 - Intel Dual Core 2Ghz, 2GB RAM


Mac OS X 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 - Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM Requires Java 6


Powered by Clicker, Symbols for Clicker Clicker 7 Clicker 7

Correct at the time of printing. For the most up-to-date system requirements see www.cricksoft.com.

Crick USB Switch Box Windows 7, Windows 8.1,

Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.9, 10.10, 10.11


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