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….
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Book Review – Billy Conker’s Nature Spotting Adventure
Billy Conker is a young adventurer and conservationist who enjoys exploring the world around him. In this book he needs the reader’s help locating wild animals in their natural habitats. The second you open the covers of this book you are brought along a whirlwind tour of all the major biomes in the world as well as various other habitats. read more…
Qatar Country Study
As the Soccer World Cup approaches, it might be an opportune time to teach pupils a little about the country of Qatar, the location for the month long competition. Part of the forthcoming World Cup Resource Pack, this 29-poster resource may provide pupils with a little more insight into the country.
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Book Review – You Can Do It Rosie
I read this book to two classes of 29 Junior Infants and it was a big hit with both! The book tells the tale of Rosie, an older (or more mature!) dog who sets out on a very special walk. Rosie is old and tired, but still open to adventures and, with a little help and encouragement from those who love her, manages to achieve her goals despite her challenges. read more…
Hallowe’en Counting
This new seasonal resource consists of 5 worksheets for pupils to practise their early number skills using seasonal Hallowe’en images.The pupil has to count the number of each of six different Hallowe’en-themed images in the large box at the top of each worksheet and fill the correct number into the appropriate box at the bottom of the page.
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Hallowe’en Symmetry Booklet
This new seasonal resource consists of a 17-page booklet where pupils have to complete a selection of Hallowe’en-themed symmetrical images. The pupil is given half of the image on each page and they have to draw a mirror image on the other half of the page, colouring the image when it is completed.
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Hallowe’en Image Mats
With the theme of Hallowe’en well under way in many classrooms throughout the country, these two image mats – Hallowe’en Creatures and Hallowe’en Items – might be a welcome addition to talk, discussion and writing on the theme of Hallowe’en, especially in junior classes.
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Pumpkin Tracing Booklet
This new seasonal resource consists of a 13-page booklet of tracing activities for pupils in junior classes who are at the pre-writing stage or who need more practice in fine motor skills for writing. The tracing patterns are all in the shape of a Hallowe’en pumpkin.
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Book Review – A Saucer Full of Secrets
“A Saucer Full of Secrets” is quite a wonderful blend of Irish history and folklore, wrapped up in a fiction novel. The story line is full of magic and mystery. With many Irish words, it really gives the Irish feel. Our principal characters, Sedu and Alban seem capable, rough and ready adventurers. read more…
