STEM on a budget

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

“Catch The Easter Bunny” – a fun, seasonal STEM idea

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
3 min

Guest author Roisin, has been linking STEM and procedural writing with an Easter themed twist. Using the book "How To Catch The Easter Bunny", the class design and make their own traps (humane of course!) to catch the nifty creature!

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3 min

Posted inin 3rd to 4th Class
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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4 min

Posted inin 3rd to 4th Class
5th to 6th Class

Exploring Structures: Paper Bridges

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
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