by admin | Oct 31, 2015 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Reading
This resource is aimed at pupils in junior classes or SEN pupils with speech and language difficulties. It assumes an ability to read. The hospital vocabulary would also need to be taught in advance. Its aim is to assess whether pupils can match the...
by admin | Oct 31, 2015 | Book Reviews
“Conor’s Caveman” is an enthralling book written by Alan Nolan. It is about a young boy named Conor who is part of a team of scouts. Every weekend the scouts go camping at different destinations. Conor is so shy it cripples him. Conor only has one friend called...
by admin | Oct 29, 2015 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Infants, Oral Work, Reading
Educational bingo games are a great way for pupils to learn so many different skills. They help with listening skills, visual discrimination, group work, turn taking and the reinforcement of the learning content of that particular bingo game. This bingo game focuses...
by admin | Oct 28, 2015 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Measures
Today, October 28th, is Rounding Rollout Day. From this date, the total shop bill will be rounded either up or down to the nearest 5c. After a very positive pilot project in Wexford in 2013, rounding is now being rolled out nationwide. It is voluntary for both the...
by admin | Oct 28, 2015 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Measures
On the day on which rounding money comes into operation in Ireland, this resource may assist pupils in calculating whether to round up or round down. It consists of a colour-coded 100 square – one colour showing when to round down (1c, 2c, 6c, 7c); one colour...
