by admin | Feb 17, 2013 | Free
This is a template for independent project work for pupils in senior classes. It covers elements of SESE History, science, maths, English and visual arts. Pupils have to design the ship, show drawings, write a report and construct the ship. Source: Kathleen Byrne...
by admin | Feb 17, 2013 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Video, Writing
This video will help pupils understand the meaning behind many of the most common prefixes in grammar: dis-, de-, inter-, un-, non-, etc. This video comes from the team at Flocabulary…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Feb 16, 2013 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Video, Writing
This engaging video will help pupils understand the five main elements of a story: plot, characters, conflict, theme, setting. These are essential for good writing…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Feb 16, 2013 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Easter, Religion, Video
This video, in cartoon format, charts Jesus time spent in the desert. Pupils should really enjoy watching this and it has a great, meaningful soundtrack…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Feb 16, 2013 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Easter, Religion, Video
This video explains in two minutes the basic facts/practices about Ash Wednesday and Lent…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Feb 15, 2013 | 5th/6th, History, Powerpoint
This Powerpoint resource deals with one of the most pivotal figures in Irish history – Daniel O’ Connell. It deals with his early life, his fight for Catholic Emancipation, the Catholic Association, the Catholic Rent, the Repeal Association, his Monster...
by admin | Feb 15, 2013 | 1st/2nd, Labhairt, Powerpoint
Cur i Láthair Powerpoint chun an difríocht idir an naíonra agus an bhunscoil a mhúineadh. Cuireann sé an béim ar na nathanna: níos óige, níos lú, níos sine, níos mó, níos ísle. Foinse: Molly Keohane (comhad .ppt 1.52MB) Íoslódáil an Comhad… RegisterThis content...
by admin | Feb 11, 2013 | Teaching News
Some time ago, I came across a discussion somewhere on the internet where teachers were talking about items they had purchased for their classrooms from personal funds. I wondered how prevalent this was so I put a quick question out on the Seomra Ranga Facebook Page...
by admin | Feb 10, 2013 | Resources Websites
For anyone not familiar with the Kandle website, it is the website of the Kildare and Leighlin Diocese which has been making religious classroom resources available to teachers for quite some time. These resources, especially those for Advent and Lent, are usually...
by admin | Feb 10, 2013 | Resources Websites
Next Wednesday, February 13th marks the beginning of Lent 2013 and, as usual, the Trócaire charity has produced some great classroom resources to coincide with the season of Lent. India is the focus of the resources this year and there are separate resources for...
by admin | Feb 10, 2013 | Technology
I just came across this great new idea from Stephen Lockyer (@mrlockyer) in the UK where a campaign is afoot to get teachers currently using Twitter to recruit a colleague or fellow teacher to start using Twitter. Called Bring A Teacher To Twitter (using the hashtags...
by admin | Feb 7, 2013 | Resources Websites
Think And Act, the contemporary story of an immigrant child’s journey to Ireland has been developed as a new online teaching resource for primary teachers interested in social justice issues. It was launched by Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Children and Youth...
by admin | Feb 6, 2013 | 5th/6th, Powerpoint, SPHE
This Powerpoint resource explains in simple terms each of the food groups and what benefit they are to the growing body. It contains lots of information on proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, water and lots more. Source: Jenny Mc Carthy (.ppt file...
by admin | Feb 6, 2013 | Teaching News
This year’s Meitheal na mBeag Conference for those working in children’s arts through Irish will be held in An Taibhdhearc, Co. na Gaillimhe. The two day conference, entitled “The Cultural Rights of the Child”, will take place on the 15th and 16th of...
by admin | Feb 6, 2013 | Teaching News
The Irish Primary PE Association (IPPEA) will hold its annual conference on Saturday March 2nd in St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. The theme of this year’s conference is “Let’s Get Moving” and a variety of workshops are...
