by admin | Oct 1, 2011 | Resources Websites
Thursday, October 6th marks National Tree Day. Now in its fifteenth year, schools are being encouraged to place a particular focus on the study of trees on National Tree Day. To celebrate the United Nations designation of 2011 as ‘The International Year of...
by admin | Oct 1, 2011 | Elections
Classroom posters of the seven candidates for the Presidential election to take place on October 27th. Each poster contains the name, photograph and party affiliation of each candidate. (.pdf file 983KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only...
by admin | Oct 1, 2011 | Resources Websites
Áras Kids is the children’s website for Áras an Uachtaráin. Considering the publicity associated with the presidential election at the moment, it might be an opportune time to introduce pupils to the residence of the president. The website has two sections...
by admin | Sep 30, 2011 | Technology
QR Codes are the next big innovation that will be coming more prevalent in our daily lives over the next few years. QR stands for Quick Response as the information embedded in the code can be read or accessed almost instantaneously. It’s a two-dimensional...
by admin | Sep 29, 2011 | 5th/6th, Elections, SPHE
This nine-page booklet, compiled by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, gives lots of information surrounding the Presidency in Ireland – the Office of President, the nomination process, the poll, the voting arrangements, the count...
by admin | Sep 28, 2011 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Hallowe'en, Hallowe'en, Infants
Seasonal Door Signs for the classroom, created especially for split classes and multi-classes. All files in .pdf format Junior/Senior Infants (46.4KB) Download File Rang I/II (46.4KB) Download File Rang III/IV (46.4KB) Download File Rang V/VI (46.4KB) Download File...
by admin | Sep 27, 2011 | Miscellaneous
This is a single A4 sized page with a calendar for Deireadh Fómhair 2011. It is suitable for sticking to the teacher’s desk, to the classroom wall or to the staffroom noticeboard. (.pdf file 18.4KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already...
by admin | Sep 27, 2011 | Free
Powerpoint presentation giving some background on Cartooning as well as examples of cartoons aimed at both children and adults. There are also examples of cartoons completed by children. The presentation can be used as a stimulus for pupils to create their own...
by admin | Sep 27, 2011 | 1st/2nd, Phonics, Phonics
A4 illustrated posters showing pictorial examples of common diagraphs: ch-, sh-, th-, -ck, wh-, qu-, -ng. Source: Lorna Smith (.doc file 2.85MB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Sep 26, 2011 | Interviews
Seomra Ranga is delighted to announce that Dr. Harold Hislop, the Chief Inspector with the Department of Education and Skills (DES) has kindly agreed to be the next subject in our interview series. Originally from Co. Cavan, he trained as a primary teacher in Church...
by admin | Sep 25, 2011 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, Class Novel, Quizzes
This resource provides a chapter by chapter list of questions for the Bruce Coville novel, “Russell Troy, Monster Boy”. These could be done orally, they could be used as comprehension questions or they could be used as a quiz at the end of reading the novel. A...
by admin | Sep 25, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Languages, Powerpoint
Monday September 26th marks the 10th anniversary of the European Day of Languages (EDL). The European Year of Languages 2001 is jointly organised by the Council of Europe and the European Union. Its activities celebrate linguistic diversity in Europe and promote...
by admin | Sep 24, 2011 | Free
This resource provides a chapter by chapter list of questions for the Louis Sachar novel, “Holes”. These could be done orally, they could be used as comprehension questions or they could be used as a quiz at the end of reading the novel. Source: Craanford NS, Co....
by admin | Sep 24, 2011 | Free
This resource provides a chapter by chapter list of questions for the Michelle Magorian novel, “Goodnight Mr. Tom”. These could be done orally, they could be used as comprehension questions or they could be used as a quiz at the end of reading the novel. Source:...
by admin | Sep 24, 2011 | Free
This resource provides a chapter by chapter list of questions for the Roald Dahl novel, “The BFG”. These could be done orally, they could be used as comprehension questions or they could be used as a quiz at the end of reading the novel. Source: Craanford...
