Book Review: Tomi
‘Tomi’ is a true story, based on Tomi Riechental’s childhood experiences of the horrors of the Holocaust. The Holocaust was the time in World War 2 when Jews were treated like criminals and brutally murdered simply because of their different religion. read more…
Classroom Screen
I recently saw the Classroom Screen website recommended on the CESI (Computers in Education Society of Ireland) mailing list and, having had a quick initial look, I was immediately convinced of its usefulness in the classroom. read more…
Blue Star Programme 2018/19
European Movement Ireland has announced that the Blue Star Programme will be running for its eighth year over the 2018-2019 school term and the registration process for interested primary schools across Ireland is now open. read more…
“Fantastic Mr. Fox” Resource Pack
This resource Pack contains 33 different resources with 270 pages of activities based on the novel “Fantastic Mr. Fox” by Roald Dahl. It’s suitable for work with probably a middle standard (1st-3rd) depending on ability levels. It contains various work based on language, vocabulary, comprehension
Growth Mindset Posters
Growth Mindset is becoming a popular topic of conversation in schools. It gets pupils to think in a different way – moving from a “Fixed Mindset” to a “Growth Mindset” by changing their use of language. This poster display resource contains 20 posters with motivational sayings to help pupils to change their mindset.
Maker Space Equipment Labels
There’s an increasing awareness of and emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths) and STEAM-related activities in the classroom. With this in mind, teachers may be designating a specific “Maker Space” area in the classroom
Mata Focal: Caitheamh Aimsire
Sa chomhad seo tá foclóir ag baint le caitheamh aimsire. Bheadh sé oiriúnach do dhaltaí a bhéas ag déanamh scríbhneoireacht cruthaitheach sa seomra ranga nó ag déanamh saorscríbhneoireacht.
Word of the Day (3rd/4th Class)
This is a 20 week week “Word of the Day” programme intended for use in 3rd/4th classes. It consists of five new words to learn in each of the 20 weeks of the programme. A dictionary explanation as well as a sample sentence including the word is displayed on each page.
Growth Mindset Phrases 01
Growth Mindset is becoming a popular topic of conversation in schools. It gets pupils to think in a different way – moving from a “Fixed Mindset” to a “Growth Mindset” by changing their use of language. This display resource contains a variety of examples of ways in which pupils can change their mindset.
Dates For Your Diary For the New School Year
Now in its sixth consecutive year, this hugely popular post is back again. So many teachers make use of this list while they are making plans for seasonal and related activities in the classroom during the school year. read more…