by admin | Nov 9, 2023 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Science, Science
This resource consists of a set of 18 A4 sized posters to create a display of Science Equipment, just in time for Science Week. Each poster has a science-themed colourful border, an image of the piece of equipment and a word label at the bottom of the page. Equipment...
by admin | Nov 9, 2023 | 3rd/4th, Visual Arts
This Visual Arts lesson would be perfect to integrate with an SESE History lesson on the Normans, probably in middle standards. It allows pupils to design and decorate their own Norman shields using art concepts like line, shape and colour. These shields look well...
by admin | Nov 7, 2023 | Quizzes, Science
Next week is Science Week 2023 and as usual it is a great time to celebrate the week with a Table Quiz. This resource comprises eight rounds of six questions, a Tie-Break round, Science Jokes between rounds and answers to all questions on 173 Powerpoint slides. It is...
by admin | Nov 7, 2023 | Book Reviews
This book is perfect for any Irish soccer fan. It celebrates 50 years of Ireland’s women’s national team, from their first major tournament to the women’s World Cup in 2023. This book is filled with player profiles, photos and facts about each of the girls on the...
by admin | Nov 6, 2023 | 1st/2nd, Infants, Reading, Science
Dolch words are a list of 220 “service words” developed in the 1940s by William Dolch. They consist of a series of eleven sets of words which are considered to be vocabulary which occurs most frequently in children’s reading material. This resource contains each set...
by admin | Nov 6, 2023 | Visual Arts
This lesson is aimed at older pupils and can be integrated with work on symmetry in maths as it shows in a very visual way this mathematical concept. It could also be integrated into a “sea” theme in the classroom. This lesson is also good for giving pupils experience...
by admin | Nov 6, 2023 | 1st/2nd, Infants, Phonics
This resource is aimed at infant pupils or SEN pupils at the beginning of work on phonics. It is based on their knowledge of CVC words with medial O. The resource could be used as a teaching tool or alternatively, it could be used as a form of assessment. There are 12...
by admin | Nov 2, 2023 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Visual Arts
This Visual Arts lesson gives an example of how matchsticks can be used for representational art. Pupils may not have had much experience of using matchsticks as a medium for art so this will be a new experience for many. The matchsticks are used to create a picture...
by admin | Oct 27, 2023 | Book Reviews
“The Climbing Boys” takes place in Dublin in the 1800’s. The main character is Hugh O’Dare. He lives in a poor family and when his dad breaks his arm he has to leave school and work as a climbing boy with his two brothers. Out of nowhere a man and his climbing boy try...
by admin | Oct 26, 2023 | Book Reviews
This is a magical rhyming tale perfectly suited for older children. The illustrations are beautiful and add to the mystery. This was one of the first picture books that felt age appropriate for this class. We read this story over two sessions and the children did not...
by admin | Oct 26, 2023 | Book Reviews
In this book, 10 year olds Grace Ryan and Aaron Collins, who go to ride horses at Rowan Tree Stables, figure out a nature mystery. Grace’s Grandad, Denis, is the owner of Rowan Tree Stables. Grace and Aaron’s favourite ponies are called Nipper and Daisy. Daisy is...
by admin | Oct 25, 2023 | 5th/6th, Hallowe'en, Scríbhneoireacht
Sa chomhad seo tá foclóir ag baint leis an bhféasta “Oíche Shamhna”. Bheadh sé oiriúnach do dhaltaí a bhéas ag déanamh scríbhneoireacht cruthaitheach sa seomra ranga nó ag déanamh saorscríbhneoireacht. Cuideoidh sé freisin le teanga ó bhéal, agus na daltaí ag déanamh...
by admin | Oct 25, 2023 | Hallowe'en, Powerpoint, Quizzes
This updated Hallowe’en Table Quiz, comprises eight rounds of six questions, a Tie-Break round, Hallowe’en Jokes between all rounds and answers to all questions on 151 Powerpoint slides. It is probably geared towards pupils in the middle/senior endof the school. I’ve...
by admin | Oct 24, 2023 | Hallowe'en
This resource could be used as an aid to pupils in middle and senior classes. The word mat contains interesting vocabulary associated with Hallowe’en. It would be especially useful for pupils when completing some written work or creative writing with a Hallowe’en...
by admin | Oct 24, 2023 | Hallowe'en
Dot-to-dot activities are important for younger pupils and have many benefits. They give pupils opportunities to practise their fine motor skills, pencil control skills and hand-eye co-ordination. This seasonal resource contains a 14-page booklet with Hallowe’en...
