Welcome to Seomra Ranga, the Hub for Primary School Resources. For the overseas visitors “Seomra Ranga” means “classroom” in the Irish language.
Seomra Ranga has been successfully providing tried and tested resources for primary school classrooms since 2007. Since that time, the site has gradually built up a strong following amongst educators as a repository of quality teacher-created resources. The resources on the site, which support all areas of the curriculum, are arranged in accordance with the curricular provisions of the Irish primary school….
Peg Fractions 01
This resource is aimed at pupils in middle classes or SEN pupils at the beginning of work on fractions. It is based on finding a half of a number up to twenty. Laminate all of the pages in the resource and cut up into ten separate cards. Pupils should work out the fraction on the left side of each card and place a clothes peg on the correct answer on the right of the card.
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Teach Your Monster To Read App
Developed by the Usborne Foundation, Teach Your Monster To Read (First Steps) is an iPad app aimed at younger pupils embarking on the road to reading. It is presented in a game format which should appeal to younger pupils. They have to initially create a personalised monster which is then brought on a journey around island kingdoms. The King on the island asks the monster to assist him which involves the pupils learning a letter/sound and taking part in games/exercises to consolidate the letter/sound. read more…
Agriculture in Spain
This Powerpoint resource focuses on agriculture in Spain. It looks at the problems associated with growing crops in Spain. Examples of crops grown are mentioned along with a map of the areas where they are generally grown.
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The Olympic Games
This Powerpoint resource looks at the history of the Olympic Games from the first Olympics in Greece to the modern games. It explains about the Olympic Flag and the Olympic Flame and gives a sample list of sports included in the modern games. read more…
Environmental Care and Awareness
This Powerpoint resource on Environmental Care and Awareness focuses on the human impact on the environment. It looks at air pollution, water pollution, industrialisation, acid rain, deforestation and global warming and the effects that each of these have on our natural environment. read more…
Guest Post: Read With Biff, Chip and Kipper App
Adorning many book bag, library shelves, and homes around the country, teachers and parents will be familiar with the adventures of Biff, Chip and Kipper as young readers grapple to improve their reading skills.
Millions of children have learned to read and love these fabulous, entertaining and educational books. Hundreds of thousands of parents trust and are guided by them, indeed the much love characters help spark many conversations with young children with the delightful stories, fun settings, and fantastic illustrations. read more…
Dates For Your Diary For the New School Year
Many thanks to Ciara Brennan (@PrimEdTeacher on Twitter) for compiling this great 2nd annual list of dates to keep in mind when doing lesson planning for the forthcoming school year. All of these dates give teachers great opportunities to celebrate special occasions in school and to see how they can be integrated into the curriculum for educational purposes. If any occasions/dates have been omitted, please email me to let me know and I’ll update the list – alternatively leave the date in the comments section below. read more…
Book Review: Finding A Voice
“Finding a Voice” by Kim Hood is a story of friendship and has many themes relating to it such as feeling lonely and not fitting in. It is also about the assumptions people often make about people with disability. The main character in the book is teenage girl Jo who faces two main difficulties in her young life. Her mother is unwell for much of her time and Jo worries about her mum but tries to keep her head down and remain strong. Jo doesn’t like to ask for help as she fears that ‘help’ might mean that her mother could be taken away from her. read more…
