Newsletter May ’26 Wordshark Online
Here in the UK we have at last enjoyed some warmer weather and maybe it’s time for a little springtime inspiration! We hope you enjoy this May News.
What’s new
- You can now download course summary pdfs via ‘Games & Lists’ then ‘Change Course’
- The user interface for administrator/teacher users has been updated!
- A new look for the Word Search game
Secondary School – New features in the pipeline
In addition to the Secondary School subject vocabulary course in Wordshark, we are now working to further support this age group. If you would like to find out more about new features in development, please contact us.
Student Examples
We are starting a new section in our website providing student examples, with suggestions on ways to apply Wordshark to meet particular needs. We have begun with students with Dyslexia, aged 11-16. Let us know if you have suggestions for other examples.
Exams, revision…. and CBT?
For information about how to use Wordshark to help prepare for exams, take a look at our Preparing for exams area. In addition to the blog about anxiety, we have added information about using CBT to help tackle catastrophising. There’s a link to a downloadable form that can be used by anyone regarding any subject, not just exams!
Did you know? Inspired by Empathy Day 4-11 June
Our ‘did you know’ is all about empathy and the Capybara! As AI suggests, “Humans should strive to be more like capybaras because these animals embody a ‘zen’ lifestyle that prioritises calmness, social connection, and peaceful coexistence in a chaotic world.”
- The scientific name, Hydrochoerus, for a Capybara, comes from Greek, and means ‘water pig.’ We have created a Word Search in Wordshark all about the Capybara. Click here.
- Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents with big teeth! However, they are renowned for their gentle nature and even foster relationships with potential predators. Here is our homemade Word Search all about the art of positive communication! Click here
- Capybaras are believed to have a high capacity for empathy and emotional sensitivity. As deeply social creatures living in cooperative groups, they rely on strong bonds for survival. Here are some Word Searches relating to empathy: Click here
