by admin | Oct 23, 2014 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, AEN, Number, Pegs
This resource is aimed at pupils in junior/middle classes or SEN pupils at the beginning of work on subtraction of tens and units. It is based on subtraction without regrouping – units are subtracted from tens & units up to 19. Laminate all of the pages in the...
by admin | Oct 23, 2014 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Infants, Number, Pegs
This resource is aimed at pupils in junior classes or SEN pupils at the beginning of work on subtraction. It is based on subtraction of numbers less than ten. Laminate all of the pages in the resource and cut up into sixty-five separate cards. Pupils should work out...
by admin | Oct 23, 2014 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, English, Oral Work, Writing
This resource is made up of promotional posters for nineteen fictional movies. The resource can be used in lots of different ways. Pupils could be asked to give an oral presentation outlining the plot in the movie. They could be asked to do a written movie review...
by admin | Oct 23, 2014 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Oral Work, Writing
Story Box is initially an oral language activity that can, if desired, also be used as a written activity. The resource is divided up into seven sections, colour-coded for ease of use: 1. Who? 2. Where? 3. Where Next? 4. What Goes Wrong! 5. Who Helps? 6. Where Last?...
by admin | Oct 20, 2014 | Teaching News
On 1st September 2014 a revised sick leave scheme came in to effect for teachers. The Department of Education and Skills (DES) issued Circular 59/2014 which outlines teachers’ sick leave entitlements. There are a number of significant changes in the revised sick leave...
by admin | Oct 18, 2014 | Resources Websites
Eco Detectives is an interactive education portal designed to introduce primary school pupils to the issues of Climate Change and the Environment. Firmly embedded in curriculum learning objectives, the website aims to provide pupils with valuable knowledge and skills...
by admin | Oct 18, 2014 | Technology
Servicing a laptop may seem a daunting task and beyond the reach of most people. However, Hassan Dabbagh has put together these tips for servicing a laptop for the novice: 1) Power up laptop. 1.5) BACK UP the files you want to keep!! Don’t mistake this for...
by admin | Oct 17, 2014 | Teaching News, Technology
The FÍS Film Project is currently thriving in Irish primary schools. The project encourages children to explore the medium of film and develops essential skills in moving-image literacy, communication, teamwork, visual arts and numeracy in addition to a creating an...
by admin | Oct 16, 2014 | AEN, Hallowe'en, Infants
Getting younger pupils used to handling a scissors and cutting lines or patterns is a useful activity for fine motor skills. Pupils with special educational needs may also need some extra practice with this activity. This seasonal resource requires pupils to cut out...
by admin | Oct 12, 2014 | AEN, Hallowe'en, Infants
Getting younger pupils used to handling a scissors and cutting lines or patterns is a useful activity for fine motor skills. Pupils with special educational needs may also need some extra practice with this activity. This seasonal resource requires pupils to cut out...
by admin | Oct 12, 2014 | AEN, Infants, Oral Work
This resource is aimed at pupils in junior classes or pupils with speech and language difficulties. Its aim is to encourage oral language, especially sentence structure. The focus is also on the concept of biggest/smallest. The teacher can start with the question at...
by admin | Oct 12, 2014 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, AEN, Number
This resource is aimed at pupils in middle/senior classes or SEN pupils who are working on fractions. It is based on quarters, eighths and halves. The resource features images on a dog theme. Laminate all of the pages in the resource and cut each one up into...
by admin | Oct 12, 2014 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Number, Pegs
This resource is aimed at pupils in middle classes or SEN pupils at the beginning of work on addition of tens and units. It is based on addition without regrouping – units are added to tens & units up to an answer of 19. Laminate all of the pages in the...
by admin | Oct 11, 2014 | Technology
The Signs of Autumn 2014 Twitter Project took place last week and many schools across the country took part. There were also contributions from a school in Canada and another in Australia. Because it is spring in Australia, it was interesting to compare the seasons in...
by admin | Oct 9, 2014 | Maths
These Maths Week Homework Vouchers would make great prizes to accompany Maths Week Table Quizzes on this site and most pupils would love to get their hands on one. There are four vouchers on an A4 page in this resource. (.pdf file 147 KB) Download File…...
