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Classroom Ideas

A dozen ways of using dry wipe boards in the classroom (and outside!)

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
May 14, 2024
3 min

Dry wipe boards are versatile tools that can greatly enhance learning in the classroom. Their interactive and erasable nature makes them ideal for a variety of activities. Here are a bunch of practical ideas to use dry wipe boards to boost student engagement and participation.

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3 min

Posted inin Behaviour
Inclusion & Special Needs

Wellbeing – Making sense of a hot topic

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
May 14, 2024
4 min

Wellbeing is a hot topic at the moment and is set to remain that way as it is incorporated into the new Primary Curriculum Framework from Junior Infants all the way to Sixth Class and beyond. Guest Teacher Author, Roisín O Rourke, shares some of the ways she has integrated the theme into her class.

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4 min

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3rd to 4th Class

Making Global Connections: Our Australia Story

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
April 20, 2024
2 min

We live in a diverse but globally connected community. Guest teacher author, Roisín O Rourke shares how her school has navigated bringing the rich and fascinating wider world into their classrooms.

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2 min

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3rd to 4th Class

Great ideas to explore learning in the outdoors

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
April 20, 2024
4 min

The new curriculum promises to provide time for more playful and holistic approaches to learning. The outdoor environment, whether just around the school grounds, or further afield, can provide a fantastic resource to explore this opportunity.

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4 min

Posted inin Physical Education
Planning and organisation

Sports Day – Do’s and Don’ts

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
April 19, 2024
3 min

When the Summer holidays are looming, that can only mean one thing - Sports Day! Guest author Aoife Doyle, shares some ideas for making the most of the day!

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3 min

$What's the Math-er. Episode 5$

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Mathematics

What’s The Math-er? Ep. 5: Differentiation, problem solving and using picture books in maths

Posted byby Lisa Walsh
August 27, 2024
1 min

Teaching principal, Edward Fitzgerald, talks to Lisa Walsh in a topic packed podcast that dives deep into multigrade classroom teaching, differentiation opportunities through problem solving and supporting gifted students.

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1 min

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

Six ways to wrap up the year with your class… that won’t break the bank!

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
April 15, 2024
3 min

Guest author, Aoife Doyle, has compiled a list of activities that she uses to conclude a year of learning with her pupils. They can all be adapted up or down, depending on the age group of the pupils that you teach.

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3 min

Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
Classroom Ideas

Six ways of using a Tuff Tray to promote playfulness

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
April 11, 2024
3 min

The recently released Primary Curriculum Framework promises an emphasis on play and playfulness. The humble Tuff Tray is a fantastic resource to help you provide multiple opportunities for play.

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3 min

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5th to 6th Class

Exploring Structures: Paper Bridges

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
March 12, 2024
2 min

This great, open ended activity works across a lot of ages and only requires some A4 paper, scissors, glue sticks and rulers. Older children can carry out scientific tests to find the very strongest designs.

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2 min

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Tech Tips

Still searching for great pictures? Try an AI assistant!

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
February 14, 2024
2 min

A great image or photo can help get the attention of your class but finding the perfect picture can be time consuming and there is always the question of copyright to consider. Time to ask your AI assistant to help perhaps?

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2 min

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