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….
Lent: Jesus in the Desert
This video, in cartoon format, charts Jesus time spent in the desert. Pupils should really enjoy watching this and it has a great, meaningful soundtrack….
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Ash Wednesday and Lent
This video explains in two minutes the basic facts/practices about Ash Wednesday and Lent….
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Daniel O’ Connell
This Powerpoint resource deals with one of the most pivotal figures in Irish history – Daniel O’ Connell. It deals with his early life, his fight for Catholic Emancipation, the Catholic Association, the Catholic Rent, the Repeal Association, his Monster Meetings and his final days.
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An Naíonra
Cur i Láthair Powerpoint chun an difríocht idir an naíonra agus an bhunscoil a mhúineadh. Cuireann sé an béim ar na nathanna: níos óige, níos lú, níos sine, níos mó, níos ísle.
Foinse: Molly Keohane
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Personal Funding in Primary Classrooms
Some time ago, I came across a discussion somewhere on the internet where teachers were talking about items they had purchased for their classrooms from personal funds. I wondered how prevalent this was so I put a quick question out on the Seomra Ranga Facebook Page asking teachers what they spend personal money on for the classroom. I was amazed at the array of items that were mentioned – there was the usual books, pencils, crayons etc. read more…
Kandle Lenten Resources
For anyone not familiar with the Kandle website, it is the website of the Kildare and Leighlin Diocese which has been making religious classroom resources available to teachers for quite some time. These resources, especially those for Advent and Lent, are usually practical and are most suitable for use in the classroom. read more…
Trócaire Lenten Resources 2013
Next Wednesday, February 13th marks the beginning of Lent 2013 and, as usual, the Trócaire charity has produced some great classroom resources to coincide with the season of Lent. India is the focus of the resources this year and there are separate resources for Junior Primary pupils, Senior Primary pupils, Post-Primary pupils and resources as Gaeilge for Gaelscoileanna. The resources provide pupils with information, lessons, photos and activities that explore Trócaire’s work through the lens of India.
Bring A Teacher To Twitter
I just came across this great new idea from Stephen Lockyer (@mrlockyer) in the UK where a campaign is afoot to get teachers currently using Twitter to recruit a colleague or fellow teacher to start using Twitter. Called Bring A Teacher To Twitter (using the hashtags #battt or #batttuk), the aim is to get experienced Twitter teachers to show other teachers the great benefits of using Twitter for educational purposes. read more…
