by admin | May 6, 2014 | Lined Pages
A4 portrait-aligned lined page with a decorative border featuring a mouse and cheese design, suitable for presenting written material in the classroom. (.pdf file 162 KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | May 6, 2014 | Competitions
“Fionn and the Legend of the Blood Emeralds” is a new book by author Tom O’ Neill. It tells the story of Dark McLean and how his Uncle Connie has been struck down by a mysterious illness that is slowly killing him. In a race against time, Dark visits...
by admin | May 6, 2014 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Infants, Reading, Spring
This resource is aimed at junior pupils or SEN pupils at the beginning of literacy work on comprehension. It is based on the Ladybird “Read It Yourself” fact book. Either the pupil reads the book themselves, or the teacher/SNA reads the book to the pupil. Laminate all...
by admin | May 6, 2014 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, AEN, Shape & Space
This resource is aimed at middle/senior pupils or SEN pupils who are learning 2D Shapes.The resource contains four basic shapes as well as a selection of other 2D shapes pupils may come across. Laminate the resource and cut up into 18 separate cards. Pupils should...
by admin | May 5, 2014 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Infants, Shape & Space
This resource is aimed at younger pupils or SEN pupils at the beginning of work on learning 2D Shapes. Laminate the resource and cut up into 4 separate cards. Pupils should look at the shape on the left side of each card and place a peg on the correct answer on the...
by admin | May 5, 2014 | Resources
Election day is fast approaching (May 23rd) with the impending Local Elections, European Parliament Elections and the two By-Elections. This provides the teacher with a great opportunity to use the election atmosphere around us to teach about Ireland’s democracy and...
by admin | May 3, 2014 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Aistear, Infants, Oral Work
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 | May 3, 2014 | 1st/2nd, Aistear, Group Names, Infants
This resource consists of group names when working on a camping theme in the classroom. It may especially be useful if doing a camping theme for Aistear work in junior classes. There are signs for six groups featuring a tent border. (.pdf file 206 KB) Download...
by admin | May 3, 2014 | Apps
Many teachers in a special education setting may be using the See & Learn reading programme for pupils with Down Syndrome, pupils with autism, non-verbal pupils or pupils with severe reading difficulties. The Special Words app for iPad, iPhone and Android,...
by admin | May 3, 2014 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Infants, Reading
This resource is aimed at junior pupils or SEN pupils at the beginning of literacy work on comprehension. It is based on the Ladybird “Read It Yourself” version of the story, but could probably be used with any version. Either the pupil reads the story themselves, or...
by admin | May 2, 2014 | Teaching News, Technology
The 10th ICT in Education Conference will take place in LIT (Limerick Institute of Technology) Tipperary on Saturday May 10th. The theme of this year’s conference is “Global Voices” and it aims to explore how the clever use of technology in education...
by admin | Apr 30, 2014 | 1st/2nd, AEN, Infants, Reading
This resource is aimed at junior pupils or SEN pupils at the beginning of literacy work on comprehension. It is based on the Ladybird “Read It Yourself” version of the story, but could probably be used with any version. Either the pupil reads the story themselves, or...
by admin | Apr 30, 2014 | Apps, Guest Post
As I have a child with Down Syndrome, I’m always looking for educational materials for him. I came across an App called Actions in Video, which was launched in Cork on April 5th. Geraldine Moran, who developed the App, is a Speech and Language therapist. She knows...
by admin | Apr 29, 2014 | Misc
This resource is aimed at junior pupils or SEN pupils at the beginning of literacy work on comprehension. It is based on the Ladybird “Read It Yourself” version of the story, but could probably be used with any version. Either the pupil reads the story themselves, or...
by admin | Apr 29, 2014 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Reading
“Bookworms” is a new six part series on Near FM which serves the Dublin North East catchment area. For the series, Near FM are collaborating with St Davids Boys National School, Artane and their principal Dwain Moore. Each week during the series, the boys...
