by admin | Nov 30, 2013 | Free
Sewing is a skill which will stay with the children throughout their lives, done in a fun way. Being able to sew opens doors for people – they can make things for themselves and as presents, repair clothes, and more in the future You never know – the next Coco Chanel...
by admin | Nov 30, 2013 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Gaeilge, Visual Arts
Fuáil – is scil í seo a mharfaidh leis na páistí go deo, déanta i mbealach spraoiúil. Nuair is féidir fuáil oscalaíonn doirse do dhaoine – gur féidir leo rudaí a dhéanamh doibh féin agus mar bhronntanais, eadaí a dheisiú, agus níos mó amach anseo. Níl a fhios agat –...
by admin | Dec 31, 2012 | Drama-, Video, Visual Arts
I came across the link to this video today on Twitter. It shows 1969 footage of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, showing how to make simple puppets using everyday materials like socks, a tennis ball, fabric and even an envelope. It gives great ideas for the teacher...
by admin | Oct 20, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Hallowe'en, Visual Arts
Great Visual Arts Lesson Plan, the aim of which is to get pupils to design and create an inventive, distinctive and original Halloween costume that they can wear into school at Hallowe’en. The emphasis is on creativity, so pupils must create the costume and not simply...
by admin | Jul 17, 2011 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Visual Arts
Hessian is a sackcloth-like fabric that is generally used a backing for floor carpets. It is also great for using in the “Fabric and Fibre” strand of the Visual Arts curriculum. This is another in a series of lessons that can be done over a three/four week period with...
