SPHE

Safe Cross Code Dance

by admin on 20/05/2013

If you are teaching Road Safety lessons in SPHE, you might like to teach the Safe Cross Code song and dance. I think kids might enjoy this!

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Think and Act

by admin on 07/02/2013

think_and_actThink And Act, the contemporary story of an immigrant child’s journey to Ireland has been developed as a new online teaching resource for primary teachers interested in social justice issues. It was launched by Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in Dublin Civic Offices on February 7th. [click to continue…]

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Nutrition

by admin on 06/02/2013

nutrition

This Powerpoint resource explains in simple terms each of the food groups and what benefit they are to the growing body. It contains lots of information on proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, water and lots more.

Source: Jenny Mc Carthy

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Novels With Issues

by admin on 29/01/2013

novels_with_issuesThanks to South Dublin County Council Libraries (SDCC) for providing me with this resource. It consists of a list of novels and books to help children cope with life’s challenges. A lot of research has obviously gone into the selection of these novels and it is a great list for teachers and schools who have to deal with an “issue” with which a pupil may be confronted. It could also be used to recommend a particular book to parents of such pupils. Issues covered include bullying, being different, racism, friendship, refugees, new baby, sibling rivalry, adoption/fostering, death, divorce, disability and lots more. [click to continue…]

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Grandparents Project

by admin on 27/01/2013

This week is Catholic Schools Week, and as part of that week, Wednesday January 30th has been designated Grandparents’ Day. It is great to celebrate grandparents in school and this resource gives details of how to organise pupils to do a project on one of their grandparents, either living or deceased. The cross-curricular project covers aspects of SPHE & History with curricular links to English, IT, Art, Music, Geography and Religion.

Source: Kathleen Byrne [click to continue…]

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Safer Internet Day 2013

January 25, 2013

Safer Internet Day 2013 is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer Internet for all users, especially young people, and will be celebrated in Ireland on Tuesday 5th February 2013. This year, Safer Internet Day, which is promoted in Ireland by the PDST Technology in Education and Webwise, is urging all internet users to [...]

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Guest Post: Emily Logan – Ombudsman For Children

January 24, 2013

My Role as Ombudsman for Children In December 2003, following an open and innovative recruitment process in which children and young people played a significant role, I was appointed Ireland’s first Ombudsman for Children by President Mary Mc Aleese. In December 2009, I was reappointed for a second term of six years. As Ombudsman for [...]

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Best Buddy Award

September 21, 2012

This is a certificate to reward a pupil who has made a special effort to be a good friend to another pupil/s in school during the week. (.pdf file 118 KB) Download File

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Co-Operative Learning 02

February 26, 2012

Getting pupils to work in groups is a great methodology to take advantage of in the classroom. However, in order for it to be most effective, it is helpful to allocate pupils a role to play in the group discussion, otherwise the usual confident pupils may take over, and the pupils you want to encourage [...]

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Co-operative Learning 01

February 19, 2012

Getting pupils to work in groups is a great methodology to take advantage of in the classroom. However, in order for it to be most effective, it is helpful to allocate pupils a role to play in the group discussion, otherwise the usual confident pupils may take over, and the pupils you want to encourage [...]

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Guest Post: Internet Safety

February 5, 2012

I think we’ll all agree that times have changed. The Digital Age means that technology is now very much a part of our children’s lives, at home, in the classroom and socialising with their friends. But with so many issues to worry about, from cyber-bullying to social networks, the easy thing to do would be [...]

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Safer Internet Day 2012

January 17, 2012

Safer Internet Day is part of a global drive to promote a safer Internet for all users, especially young people. The 8th Safer Internet Day will be celebrated on 7th February 2012 in many countries across the world, including Ireland, centred on the theme “Connecting generations and educating each other“, where they encourage users young [...]

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Toilet Rules

December 30, 2011

Five posters to remind pupils of toilet hygiene in the classroom: Flush the toilet; Wash your hands; Close the door; Turn the light off. (.pdf file 767KB) Download File

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Good Friend Award

November 11, 2011

This is a certificate to reward a pupil who is making a conscious effort to be a friend to another pupil either in class or on the school yard. (.pdf file 856KB) Download File

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Polling Information Card

October 27, 2011

If you want to have a mock election in class – with polling booths, a presiding officer and a ballot box – here’s something to get you started, an editable Polling Information Card for each pupil. Source: Karen Browne (.doc file 27.5KB) Download File

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