Classroom Ideas Archives - Teachers' Corner

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3rd to 4th Class

10 practical, plastic-free ideas for maths

Posted byby Gillian Corbally
4 min

WWhile we may not be able to sort all the problems in the world from our classrooms, we can certainly do our bit for the environment. Embracing natural or sustainable materials in practical maths activities can immerse children in ideas about sustainability, recycling and our relationship with the natural world.

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3rd to 4th Class

Simple, fun filled maths approaches to try

Posted byby Gillian Corbally
4 min

The Maths curriculum does not change much of ‘what’ children learn, but it aims to improve ‘how’ children learn maths. This includes more learning through play and problem solving. It also provides more opportunities for children to be creative, take risks and be challenged. Here are ten ways you might put those ideas into action.

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Posted inin Mathematics
New Maths Curriculum

5 strategies to transform tricky maths into playful learning

Posted byby Gillian Corbally
3 min

Playful learning not only helps children to grasp complex ideas but also helps to foster a love for the subject. With the new focus on 'Maths Talk', key ideas and concepts can also be explored playfully in other topics and areas of the curriculum. Teacher author, Gillian, shares her ideas on making maths more playful.

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Leadership

Setting up a Student Council in your School

Posted byby Guest School Leader
2 min

With an increased focus on wellbeing in our schools, it is very important to ensure that the voice of the pupil is heard. To this end, we recently introduced a Student Council in our school. We have learnt so much during this process and it has been a really positive initiative in our school. Here is our story so far.

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3rd to 4th Class

Spring into Art… Some seasonal ideas!

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
2 min

Finally we have some Spring in our steps and are, hopefully, getting rid of grey skies and storms! There’s always plenty of discussion of when Spring begins - does it begin with St. Brigid on February 1st, when as the song goes ‘Brigid brings the spring’ or does it begin as we approach March when the days get longer and the time changes? You choose your own interpretation of it! Either way, here’s a few ways to bring it to life with your class this year.

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Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
3rd to 4th Class

Story Prompts: Building a fun creative writing toolkit

Posted byby Gillian Corbally
4 min

Unlike story starters, which aim to provide a specific opening line, writing prompts offer broader themes or concepts for children to explore. Effective writing prompts are open-ended questions or statements that help make up a toolkit designed to inspire creative, persuasive or narrative writing.

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3rd to 4th Class

Using playful Story Starters to foster creativity and imagination

Posted byby Gillian Corbally
3 min

In the world of education, fostering creativity and imagination is just as important as teaching facts and figures. One of the most effective ways I have found to achieve this is through the use of playful story starters in the classroom. These tools not only stimulate children’s creativity but also enhance their writing skills, language and vocabulary, critical thinking and overall engagement.

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Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
3rd to 4th Class

Time flies! Fun ways to celebrate the 100th day of school!

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
4 min

The 100th day in school will arrive around now for most students. To celebrate this milestone, here are some great, easy to implement ideas with a mathematics spin from guest author, Roisin.

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Posted inin 5th to 6th Class
Classroom Ideas

15 practical & playful ideas for your senior primary classroom

Posted byby Gillian Corbally
4 min

These activities and ideas can help turn your classroom into a dynamic space where learning feels like play, play feels like learning and where engagement, attainment, creativity and collaboration are boosted and celebrated!

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5th to 6th Class

Winter? Time to let loose the Tinfoil Skiers!

Posted byby Gillian Corbally
4 min

January can be a particularly challenging month due to shorter daylight hours and colder weather, which may impact energy levels and motivation. Thankfully, playful activities can help to stimulate energy and curiosity, countering those mid-winter doldrums and helping to kick start a new year.

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