Symmetrical Patterned Fish
This lesson is aimed at older pupils and can be integrated with work on symmetry in maths as it shows in a very visual way this mathematical concept. It could also be integrated into a “sea” theme in the classroom. This lesson is also good for giving pupils experience in mixing colours as it introduces pupils to the idea of hints, tints and hues when mixing paints.
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CVC Word Matching 04
This resource is aimed at infant pupils or SEN pupils at the beginning of work on phonics. It is based on their knowledge of CVC words with medial O. The resource could be used as a teaching tool or alternatively, it could be used as a form of assessment. There are 12 CVC Word cards for pupils to match the word with the picture.
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Matchstick Picture
This Visual Arts lesson gives an example of how matchsticks can be used for representational art. Pupils may not have had much experience of using matchsticks as a medium for art so this will be a new experience for many. The matchsticks are used to create a picture of a tree in this example, but the same idea could be used to create pictures of flowers, animals, birds, buildings etc.
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Book Review – The Climbing Boys
“The Climbing Boys” takes place in Dublin in the 1800’s. The main character is Hugh O’Dare. He lives in a poor family and when his dad breaks his arm he has to leave school and work as a climbing boy with his two brothers. Out of nowhere a man and his climbing boy try to take Hugh and his brother’s job so Hugh has to find a way to scare them off. read more…
Book Review – The Legend of the Blue Buffaloes
This is a magical rhyming tale perfectly suited for older children. The illustrations are beautiful and add to the mystery. This was one of the first picture books that felt age appropriate for this class. We read this story over two sessions and the children did not want to finish, they were totally enthralled and enraptured by Panpang’s story. read more…
Book Review – Ride to the Rescue
In this book, 10 year olds Grace Ryan and Aaron Collins, who go to ride horses at Rowan Tree Stables, figure out a nature mystery. Grace’s Grandad, Denis, is the owner of Rowan Tree Stables. Grace and Aaron’s favourite ponies are called Nipper and Daisy. Daisy is Grace’s pony. She is a grey Connemara. read more…
Mata Focal Oíche Shamhna
Sa chomhad seo tá foclóir ag baint leis an bhféasta “Oíche Shamhna”. Bheadh sé oiriúnach do dhaltaí a bhéas ag déanamh scríbhneoireacht cruthaitheach sa seomra ranga nó ag déanamh saorscríbhneoireacht. Cuideoidh sé freisin le teanga ó bhéal, agus na daltaí ag déanamh comhrá faoi chúrsaí a tharlaíonn um Oíche Shamhna.
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Hallowe’en Table Quiz
This updated Hallowe’en Table Quiz, comprises eight rounds of six questions, a Tie-Break round, Hallowe’en Jokes between all rounds and answers to all questions on 151 Powerpoint slides. It is probably geared towards pupils in the middle/senior endof the school.
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Hallowe’en Word Mat
This resource could be used as an aid to pupils in middle and senior classes. The word mat contains interesting vocabulary associated with Hallowe’en. It would be especially useful for pupils when completing some written work or creative writing with a Hallowe’en theme.
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Hallowe’en Dot-to-Dot Booklet 03
Dot-to-dot activities are important for younger pupils and have many benefits. They give pupils opportunities to practise their fine motor skills, pencil control skills and hand-eye co-ordination. This seasonal resource contains a 14-page booklet with Hallowe’en images for pupils to complete.
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