by admin | Oct 14, 2013 | Book Reviews
Title: Storm Clouds – New friends. Old differences Author: Brian Gallagher Publisher: O’Brien Published : 2nd September 2013 Main characters: Emma, Dylan, Maeve, Sammy, Sammy’s Da, Aunt Nan, Uncle Jim. Themes: Troubles in Northern...
by admin | Oct 14, 2013 | 1st/2nd, Hallowe'en, Infants, Poetry, Powerpoint
“Fat Old Witch” is a Hallowe’en-themed poem by Leland Jacobs on one Powerpoint slide. Suitable for junior classes. Source: Anna Uí Fhaoileáin (.ppt file 77.5KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Oct 13, 2013 | Hallowe'en, Infants
Seasonal door signs for the infant classrooms in Gaelscoileanna. (all files are .pdf) Naíonáin Shóisearacha: Download File Naíonáin Shinsearacha: Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Oct 13, 2013 | Hallowe'en, Infants
Seasonal door signs for the infant classrooms in Gaelscoileanna. (all files are .pdf) Naíonáin Shóisearacha: Download File Naíonáin Shinsearacha: Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Oct 13, 2013 | AEN, Hallowe'en, Infants
These seasonal sentence builder activities, featuring cats, bats and hats, are suitable for younger pupils and special needs pupils who are starting on the road to reading. It teaches left to right orientation, capital letters and full stops. They are also reinforcing...
by admin | Oct 13, 2013 | Hallowe'en
This is a handy, bookmark-sized, resource for pupils who are doing some literacy work on the theme of Hallowe’en in the classroom. It gives a list of Hallowe’en creatures, which is not meant to be an exhaustive list, and could be used for oral language or written...
by admin | Oct 13, 2013 | Hallowe'en
This is a handy, bookmark-sized, resource for pupils who are doing some literacy work on the theme of Hallowe’en in the classroom. It gives a selection of descriptive vocabulary associated with Hallowe’en and could be used for oral language or written...
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...
