by admin | Oct 12, 2013 | Apps, Technology
I was only recently made aware of the Guided Access function within the iOS settings on iPhone/iPod and iPad. This function allows the parent/teacher to lock the device on a single app and allows you to control which functions are available. We have recently begun to...
by admin | Oct 12, 2013 | Apps
The Sort it Out app is a great app for getting pupils, especially younger pupils or those with special educational needs, to sort out a variety of objects in a fun and interesting way. In each section of the app, the pupil is presented with a range of objects at the...
by admin | Oct 10, 2013 | Guest Post
Like many teachers, I kept one eye on Pinterest over the summer months for new ideas for my classroom. One that kept grabbing my attention was that of the ‘exit ticket’. It appeared in many formats, such as post-it notes and grids, but the one I decided to use was the...
by admin | Oct 10, 2013 | 3rd/4th, Measures
These are foldables for the maths journal, based on the digital clock. The children work with the teacher to fill in the clock faces to show the correct times. The tables should then be cut out and folded in thirds. The back of the middle section gets stuck into the...
by admin | Oct 10, 2013 | Free
These are foldables for the maths journal, based on the analogue clock. The children work with the teacher to fill in the clock faces to show the correct times. The tables should then be cut out and folded in thirds. The back of the middle section gets stuck into the...
by admin | Oct 8, 2013 | Competitions
Hue HD Webcam is a neat webcam that can be plugged straight into a USB port on your PC/Laptop. Alternatively, it can be inserted into a freestanding base which can then be plugged into your PC/Laptop via USB. Many schools are beginning to use this webcam as a document...
by admin | Oct 8, 2013 | Teaching News
Sightsavers have just launched the 5th year of their national art competition for primary school children across Ireland. This is a fun and age appropriate platform which aims to inspire pupils to express their artistic talent while at the same time teaching them...
by admin | Oct 8, 2013 | Teaching News
Maths Week Ireland 2013 takes place from 12th – 20th October this year. Maths Week Ireland promotes awareness, appreciation and understanding of maths through a huge variety of events and activities. It is a great opportunity for schools to place an added...
by admin | Oct 7, 2013 | Technology
The first week of October saw us take part in our second “Signs of Autumn” Twitter Project (#anfomhar). We’ve already done successful projects on the Signs of Spring and Signs of Autumn last year so this was building on that success. This was a hastily organised...
by admin | Oct 7, 2013 | Teaching News
“How I Learn”, the crowd-sourced book about learning styles and experiences, was launched last weekend at the CESI Meet and at the Féilte Festival of learning. It is the brainchild of Helen from the Anseo a Mhúinteoir website. Its aim is to change the way...
by admin | Oct 4, 2013 | Autumn
A4 page with a decorative Autumn leaves corner header. Suitable for presenting seasonal written work in the classroom. (.pdf file 7.68KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Oct 4, 2013 | 1st/2nd, Autumn, English, Infants, Reading
This resource contains the upper case letters of the alphabet on flashcards with an Autumn/Harvest theme. There are three flashcards per A4 page – if you find that this is too large, set your printer preferences to print two pages to a page. (.pdf file 853KB) Download...
by admin | Oct 4, 2013 | 1st/2nd, Autumn, English, Infants, Reading
This resource contains the lower case letters of the alphabet on flashcards with an Autumn/Harvest theme. There are three flashcards per A4 page – if you find that this is too large, set your printer preferences to print two pages to a page. (.pdf file 853KB) Download...
by admin | Oct 3, 2013 | Autumn
A4 page with a decorative Autumn leaves header. Suitable for presenting seasonal written work in the classroom. (.pdf file 53.2KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Oct 3, 2013 | Teaching News
The Blue Star Programme is an education initiative for primary school students across Ireland. The idea of the Programme is to foster better understanding and knowledge of the European Union amongst Irish primary pupils. Students are encouraged to get creative and...
