Sports Day – Do’s and Don’ts
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!
What’s The Math-er? Ep. 5: Differentiation, problem solving and using picture books in maths
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.
Six ways to wrap up the year with your class… that won’t break the bank!
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.
Six ways of using a Tuff Tray to promote playfulness
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.
Exploring Structures: Paper Bridges
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.
Still searching for great pictures? Try an AI assistant!
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?
Fairy tales to labels: Ideas for implementing Irish reading with infants
Teacher author, Aoife, shares some of her approaches to integrating Gaeilge with younger students using Big Books and labels.
Sprinkle some Christmas Magic on your topics this December!
Need a bunch of lesson ideas for December? Here are some Gaeilge, Maths, English and Science topic ideas enhanced with a Christmas twist from teacher author, Aoife Doyle.
The Nutcracker with a twist: Christmas art ideas
Teacher author, Roisín O Rourke, has used the story of The Nutcracker as a lovely stimulus for these Christmas Art and Shapes & Geometry activity ideas.
Christmas art ideas for younger children
Teacher author, Roisín O Rourke, has shared some ideas for some 'Christmas Magic'. Here are some you might want to try with younger children.