Book Review – The Sound of Freedom

Book Review – The Sound of Freedom

This book is set in county Westmeath in 1919. The War of Independence has started. The story is about a boy called Colm who plays the fiddle and is very interested in getting involved in the struggle for Irish freedom. Colm wants to join “The Rainbow...
Counting Balloons

Counting Balloons

This new resource is aimed at junior pupils working on the consolidation of the numbers 0-10. There are various activities in the pack with a version in both English and Gaeilge. There are 233 pages of resource material in the pack. There are variations of posters for...
Céimeanna Comparáide 02

Céimeanna Comparáide 02

This new resource contains the Bunchéim, Breischéim and Sárchéim of 71 different aidiachtaí. There are three flashcards, in a luggage label style, on each A4 page, 213 in total, in three different colours. There are also headers in black/grey. Examples of aidiachtaí...
Mata Focal – Aidiachtaí

Mata Focal – Aidiachtaí

Sa chomhad seo tá liosta d’aidiachtaí coitianta. 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 foclóir Ghaeilge a leathnú. Tá dhá...
Céimeanna Comparáide 01

Céimeanna Comparáide 01

This free resource contains the Bunchéim, Breischéim and Sárchéim of nine different aidiachtaí. There are three flashcards, in a luggage label style, on each A4 page, in three different colours. There are also headers in black/grey. The aidiachtaí contained in this...
Counting Roses

Counting Roses

Just in time for Valentines’ Day, this new resource is aimed at junior pupils working on the consolidation of the numbers 1-10. There are various activities in the pack with a version in both English and Gaeilge. There are 227 pages of resource material in the...
Primary-Secondary Transition Booklet for Parents

Primary-Secondary Transition Booklet for Parents

This is the time of the year when parents and 6th class pupils’ minds start thinking about post-primary and the transition from primary school. There is a decision to be made on the school to attend, subjects to take, transport to and from the post-primary...
Online Election Resources

Online Election Resources

With the General Election imminent, the following are some online election resources that teachers may find helpful when explaining the workings of the democratic system in Ireland. The first link is a booklet on how the Dáil is elected (some of the finer details and...
Election Resource Pack

Election Resource Pack

This new resource pack is intended to support a topical unit of work on the General Election in middle and senior classes. It contains 29 different files with 253 pages of resource material. The pack contains display resources, pupil activities and resources as...
Human Development

Human Development

This display resource is aimed at pupils in middle and senior classes. It can be used to help teach the RSE (Relationships and Sexuality Education) section of the SPHE curriculum dealing with new life. It consists of thirty one display posters, including images and...
Roman Numerals Resource Pack

Roman Numerals Resource Pack

This new resource pack is intended to support a unit of maths work on Roman Numerals in middle and senior classes. It contains 26 different files with 658 pages of resource material. The pack contains display resources, pupil activities and resources as Gaeilge. The...
Book Review – When the Lights Went Out in Europe

Book Review – When the Lights Went Out in Europe

This is a book review on “World War 1 – When the Lights Went out in Europe, Liam and Aoife’s Second Adventure” by Rod Smith. This book is about a brother and sister, travelling back in time to fight in World War 1 with their great grandad Tom....
Book Review – Silly Sammy

Book Review – Silly Sammy

Sammy is a mischievous puppy that brings happiness and a little frustration to the residents of Bertsville. Sammy likes to start her day with the ultimate treat, buttered toast. This gives her the energy needed to show Bertsville her playful side. The butcher and...