Make 20

Make 20

This resource is suitable for 1st/2nd classes or for SEN pupils at the beginning of work on number. It is based on addition sentences to Make 20. It consists of numeral and maths sign cards to enable pupils to construct maths sentences to make 20. eg. 12 + 8 = 20; 19...
Make 10

Make 10

This resource is suitable for infant classes/1st or for SEN pupils at the beginning of work on number. It is based on addition sentences to Make 10. It consists of numeral and maths sign cards to enable pupils to construct maths sentences to make 10. eg. 2 + 8 = 10;...
Peg Fruit and Veg Box 01

Peg Fruit and Veg Box 01

This resource focuses on positional language, which can pose some difficulties for younger pupils and SEN pupils. It consists of a table of nine boxes, each of which contains an item of fruit or vegetables. Twelve question cards based on the table are also included....
Make 5

Make 5

This resource is suitable for infant classes or for SEN pupils at the beginning of work on number. It is based on addition sentences to Make 5. It consists of numeral and maths sign cards to enable pupils to construct maths sentences to make 5. eg. 0+5=5; 3+2=5 etc....
List of Class Novels – Infants

List of Class Novels – Infants

Teachers are always seeking advice and recommendations for novels suitable for particular class standards. There are many lists out there, but few are lists recommended by practising classroom teachers. So, in an attempt to compile a list of novels suitable for use in...
Signs of Autumn 2015 Twitter Project Review

Signs of Autumn 2015 Twitter Project Review

The Signs of Autumn 2015 Twitter Project took place last week and many schools across the country took part. There were also contributions from some schools and teachers in the US, especially in Virginia, thanks to John Heffernan. This was great because it was...
Peg Hallowe’en Characters

Peg Hallowe’en Characters

This seasonal resource, based on Hallowe’en characters,  is aimed at pupils in junior/middle classes or SEN pupils. Pupils should try to identify the Hallowe’en character in the image on the left of the card and, if they are able to read, to match it to...
Peg Data 01

Peg Data 01

This peg maths resource is aimed at pupils in middle classes or SEN pupils. It is based on the pupil’s ability to read a block graph. It consists of a block graph of “Favourite Pets In Our Class”, followed by sixteen question cards based on the graph. The...
Peg Calendar 01

Peg Calendar 01

This peg maths resource is aimed at pupils in middle classes or SEN pupils. It is based on the pupil’s ability to read the calendar. It contains a one-month calendar for a July, followed by twelve question cards based on the calendar. The pupil reads the question on...
Signs of Autumn 2015 Twitter Project

Signs of Autumn 2015 Twitter Project

After what has been an exceptionally mild September, the days are gradually closing in, October has arrived and the autumn weather is making its presence felt. That can only mean that it’s time for the “Signs of Autumn 2015 Twitter Project”. This will be the...
Clocks 06

Clocks 06

This resource is aimed at junior/middle pupils or SEN pupils at the beginning of work on analogue/digital time. It is based on reinforcing the concept of “o’clock” in digital 24-hour time, from 1pm to midnight. Laminate all of the pages in the resource. Cut up the...
Clocks 05

Clocks 05

This resource is aimed at junior/middle pupils or SEN pupils at the beginning of work on analogue/digital time. It is based on reinforcing the concept of “o’clock” in digital 24-hour time, up to midday. Laminate all of the pages in the resource. Cut up the...
Peg Comprehension: Flat Stanley 02

Peg Comprehension: Flat Stanley 02

This resource is aimed at junior/middle pupils or SEN pupils at the beginning of literacy work on comprehension. It is based on chapters 3-4 of the novel “Flat Stanley” by Jeff Brown. Either the pupil reads the story themselves, or the teacher/SNA reads the story to...
World Education Games

World Education Games

The World Education Games (WEG) will take place from October 13th – 15th. The World Education Games is the expanded format of what was once World Maths Day and now includes World Literacy Day and World Science Day. It is the world’s largest online...
#EducationDay on Twitter

#EducationDay on Twitter

The communications team at Twitter in Dublin have made contact to let us know that Twitter is hosting #EducationDay on Thursday, October 15 in Ireland and across Europe. #EducationDay will celebrate the role that Twitter can and, indeed, already does play in the...