by admin | Oct 18, 2020 | Book Reviews
“Aim High” by Donny Mahoney, is a book based on Irish sportspeople. It has loads of different stories in one. Every page tells you about a different person and every paragraph explains a different part of their lives, for example their debut, the Olympics...
by admin | Oct 18, 2020 | Book Reviews
‘Go to Sleep, Hoglet! The Adventures of an Irish Hedgehog’ by Bex Sheridan is a gorgeous book that will delight readers young and old. The book tells the story of little Hoglet, on the threshold of his first ‘Big Winter Sleep’. Like many youngsters, Hoglet is...
by admin | Oct 14, 2020 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, English, Oral Work, Reading
This poster resource aims to make pupils aware of some things to talk about when discussing a book that they have read. There are 19 posters in the resource, including a header poster. Pupils attention is drawn to a variety of aspects of the book to talk about: plot,...
by admin | Oct 6, 2020 | Book Reviews
‘P is for Poetry – Poems from Irish Poets’ edited by Seamus Cashman and illustrated by Corina Askin and Alan Clarke is an excellent book for people of all ages. Filled with colourful illustrations and delightful poems on a broad range of topics, this book will...
by admin | Oct 2, 2020 | 1st/2nd, Autumn, Infants, Oral Work, Writing
With the theme of Autumn well under way in many classrooms throughout the country, this Autumn Clothes Image Mat might be a welcome addition to talk, discussion and writing on the theme of autumn, especially in junior classes. This could be displayed on the IWB to...
