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Great ideas to explore learning in the outdoors

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April 20, 2024
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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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5th to 6th Class

Exploring Structures: Paper Bridges

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March 12, 2024
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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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Sprinkle some Christmas Magic on your topics this December!

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November 17, 2023
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3 min

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.

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3rd to 4th Class

Ideas for an Autumn Trail

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September 29, 2023
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3 min

Teacher author, Roisín, has shared some seasonal outdoor learning activity ideas that you could incorporate into an Autumn Trail around the school grounds.

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Autumn Art ideas: Leaf Critters!

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September 29, 2023
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2 min

Teacher author, Roisín, has shared some ways to make the most out of this time of the year and get your class thinking of the colours of the season with some simple Autumn Art ideas for younger students.

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Explore the water cycle by making a solar still

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May 5, 2023
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2 min

Making a solar still is a great summer activity to help learners understand the science of the water cycle. You can harness the power of sunlight to purify water using some easy to find items and some kitchen ingredients.