by admin | Feb 20, 2014 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, Number
‘Plenty 20’ is an original poem for number work in maths up to 20. It would work very well in 2nd/3rd class and could suit others too. It could also be used as an action poem , with the class holding up the appropriate number of digits as they say the different...
by admin | Oct 14, 2013 | 1st/2nd, Hallowe'en, Infants, Poetry, Powerpoint
“Fat Old Witch” is a Hallowe’en-themed poem by Leland Jacobs on one Powerpoint slide. Suitable for junior classes. Source: Anna Uí Fhaoileáin (.ppt file 77.5KB) Download File… Log In RegisterThis content is for members...
by admin | Sep 1, 2013 | Teaching News
The passing of poet and Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney on Friday will have had a certain resonance with a particular cohort of primary teachers in Ireland. Many younger teachers may be unaware of the fact that Heaney was involved in the education of undergraduate...
by admin | Aug 18, 2013 | Apps
Visual Poetry from Image Chef is an app for iPhone and iPad which will transform a poem or phrase into a very pleasing visual image. Quite similar in many ways to Wordle and Tagxedo, this app allows pupils to insert text, which can be a short phrase or a complete...
by admin | Jul 1, 2013 | Teaching News
It has become a tradition in our school in recent years to produce a commemorative Yearbook to present to the pupils in 6th class as they leave the school. The organisation, collection of material and printing of the book is all done by parents. It includes profiles...
