Text Speak

This resource is to encourage children to have fun exploring language. These worksheets require pupils to decipher the abbreviations and acronyms used when communicating by text or e-mail. Answers are included. (.doc file 102KB) Download File… RegisterThis...

Similes

A set of seven worksheets where pupils have to do some research in order to finish off the similes. Answers are included. (.doc file 149KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...

Blank Word Search

Worksheet with blank grid for pupils to make their own word search on any given topic. (.doc file 40KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...

Alphabetical Lists

Blank worksheet for pupils to make lists of items in alphabetical order. (.doc file 34KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...

US English

Three worksheets asking pupils to find out the Irish/British equivalent to words used in American English. Answers are included. (.doc file 111KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
Dual Exceptionality

Dual Exceptionality

This is an excellent presentation from Gifted Kids.ie from a webinar on Dual Exceptionality. It also demonstrates the close links, as well as the key differences, between children with specific learning difficulties and gifted children. Dual Exceptionality...
Aboriginal Fact Sheets

Aboriginal Fact Sheets

This is a history topic based on the Australian Aborigines. It is a collection of six fact files on the life of the Aborigines – Hunting & Fishing; Women; Music and Art; Homes; Childhood; Dreamtime. There are also a set of questions based on the factfiles....

Word Play

Presentation for looking at and playing with language. This was an exercise done with Rang IV a couple of years ago where they made these word plays into books. Why not show the presentation to your class and get them to create some word plays of their own (.ppt file...

The Comma Song

Nice song/poem to help pupils learn where and when to use a comma in written work. (.doc file 24.5KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...

The Little Match Girl Cloze

Cloze exercise based on the classic children’s story by Hans Christian Andersen. There is also a  reading exercise in the reading section to accompany this resource. (.doc file 20KB) Source: Toni Buckley Download File… RegisterThis content is for members...

Character Development

Worksheet used to encourage pupils to develop a character for a piece of creative writing. (.doc file 44.5KB) Source: Claire Leydon Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...

Book Report Folders

Poster for the library or reading corner in the classroom. (.pdf file 33.8KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...

Book Cover

Template for pupils to redesign the cover of their favourite book. (.doc file 36KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...

We Love Reading

A4 sheet with the slogan “We Love Reading” for junior pupils to colour. (.doc file 68KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...