by admin | Aug 9, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Oral Work
This is an oral language activity that can be done with pupils in middle and senior class standards. On each card are the names of four everyday objects, which may have a loose connection. The purpose of the activity is to help develop the working memory of the...
by admin | Jul 21, 2011 | Resources Websites
Trails.ie is a website full of resources for teachers who wish to use the local environment to develop a trail for pupils to explore. The website itself explains that, “A trail is an organised or structured walk for the purpose of observing and exploring...
by admin | Jul 19, 2011 | Teaching News
On July 8th, the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, launched “Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life – The National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy among Children and Young People 2011-2020”, a wide ranging new...
by admin | Jul 18, 2011 | 5th/6th, Number, Powerpoint
Powerpoint presentation on how to round numbers that are between 1000 and 10,000 to the nearest 100. It gives rules about how to round numbers, shows examples and gives exercises for pupils to complete. These strategies are essential for mastering the skill of...
by admin | Jul 18, 2011 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Oral Work
This is an oral language activity that can be done with pupils from first/second class upwards. On each card are the names of three everyday objects, which may have a loose connection. The purpose of the activity is to help develop the working memory of the pupils,...
