by admin | Oct 23, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
The year is 1914 and Amelia Pim will soon be thirteen. There are rumours of war and rebellion, and Dublin is holding its breath for major, dramatic events. But all that matters to Amelia is what she will wear to her birthday party and how she can be the envy of her...
by admin | Oct 23, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
When Hetty’s family move to Martin Street near Portobello bridge in Dublin, they’re not sure of their welcome. And next door, Ben’s family are not sure about their new Jewish neighbours: it’s The Emergency and they are suspicious of strangers. But for Ben, the chance...
by admin | Oct 22, 2010 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Infants, Music
Dolly was the daughter of a friend of the composer, Fauré, who wrote the Dolly Suite in her honour. This handout for the teacher contains suggestions on how to use the music in the classroom. (.pdf file 69KB) Download File This resource was created by Anna-Marie...
by admin | Oct 22, 2010 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Infants, Music
A symphony is a work in four movements for orchestra. Haydn wrote 104 symphonies. Number 101 is nicknamed The Clock and number 103 is nicknamed The Drumroll. This handout for the teacher contains suggestions on how to use the music in the classroom. (.pdf file 117KB)...
by admin | Oct 22, 2010 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Infants, Music
A symphony is a work in four movements for orchestra. Haydn wrote 104 symphonies. Number 101 is nicknamed The Clock and number 103 is nicknamed The Drumroll. This handout for the teacher contains suggestions on how to use the music in the classroom. (.pdf file 117KB)...
by admin | Oct 22, 2010 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Infants, Music
Johann Strauss Junior is famous for his waltzes. Many of them are performed at the annual New Year’s Eve gala in Vienna. Polkas are dances, too, but they are in 2-time. This handout for the teacher contains suggestions on how to use the music in the classroom. (.pdf...