Noise Levels

Noise Levels

noise_levelsIt can be difficult to control the noise levels in the classroom at the best of times, especially in classes in the lower end of the primary school. Different noise levels are allowable at different times during the day, depending on the lesson or activity. But how are pupils to know what is allowable at a particular time?

A visual reminder at the top of the classroom can be a good aid to pupils

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Hard and Soft Sorting

Hard and Soft Sorting

hard_soft_sortingThis resource is aimed at pupils in junior classes or pupils with speech and language difficulties. It focuses on the concept of the difference between hard and soft objects. This resource also aims to encourage the development of oral language skills.

All four pages should firstly be laminated. The small images on pages 3/4 should be cut out. Velcro should be attached to the empty boxes

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Mobile Phone Numbers

Mobile Phone Numbers

mobile_phone_numbersThis resource is aimed at getting pupils to learn the mobile phone numbers of their parents. It’s an important life skill and may help to keep pupils safe in certain situations. A page is provided to get pupils to learn both their mum’s and their dad’s mobile phone numbers.

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Name Sorting Activity 02

Name Sorting Activity 02

my_name_sorting_02This resource is aimed at pupils in junior classes or pupils with reading difficulties. It focuses on the getting the pupil to recognise their own first name in print form. Based on a bubbles theme, pupils have to sort ten names – five being their own and five different names. The base boards are in the PDF file and the editable name tags are in the Word file.

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Name Sorting Activity

Name Sorting Activity

my_name_sorting_01This resource is aimed at pupils in junior classes or pupils with reading difficulties. It focuses on the getting the pupil to recognise their own first name in print form. Suitable for pupils with an interest in football, pupils have to sort ten names – five being their own and five different names. The base boards are in the PDF file and the editable name tags are in the Word file.

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Roald Dahl Day Resources

Roald Dahl Day Resources

roald_dahl_100This September 13th marks the the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl and schools around the world will celebrate Roald Dahl Day on this date. Roald Dahl is a much loved author for generations of pupils with books such as “Matilda”, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “Fantastic Mr. Fox”, “The BFG” and “Danny the Champion of the World” listed among children’s favourites. read more…

Post Office Resources

Post Office Resources

an_postMany teachers, perhaps especially those in junior classes, will at some stage do some work on the Post Office. It’s a great theme to employ in the classroom and gives some great opportunities for some cross-curricular and integrated theme work. Many teachers doing Aistear will use the Post Office as one of their themes for this reason. read more…