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Mathematics

5 ways children can use mini dry wipe boards in Maths

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May 24, 2024
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2 min

The mini dry wipe board with its intrinsic impermanence, can balance out a reliance on worksheets and submitting ideas for marking in maths, instead allowing children to explore 'what could it be?' and 'what if?' ideas with less risk, boosting their confidence.

Posted inin Curriculum
Planning and organisation

Connecting the dots with an ‘Our Learning Year’ timeline

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
May 20, 2024
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3 min

A shared log of what has been learned helps children connect ideas and lessons across time and fosters a collaborative environment to help children construct more meaningful knowledge. Guest author, Roisín, reflects on a 'reflection tool' she has been exploring in her class.

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Wellbeing

The Imposter Syndrome: Building Leadership Confidence

Posted byby WILL Network
May 14, 2024
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2 min

Even the strongest and most capable people can face crippling self-doubt. By thinking differently and challenging negative patterns of thinking, this can be overcome and valuable professional insights gained.

Posted inin Assessment for learning
Inclusion & Special Needs

Dry Wipe Boards in the Classroom: What The Research Reveals.

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
May 14, 2024
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4 min

As teachers, it is important to know if the tools and approaches we use are having the effect we want. The humble dry wipe board can provide a simple and convenient tool to quickly get into the minds of children and for the whole class to provide and share their input and feedback. So what impact can they have?

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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
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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.

Posted inin Behaviour
Inclusion & Special Needs

Wellbeing – Making sense of a hot topic

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
May 14, 2024
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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.

Posted inin Leadership
Theory & Practice

Networking: Building Connections to Inspire Growth

Posted byby WILL Network
April 29, 2024
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3 min

Taking a step toward leadership may feel like beginning a journey alone but there are others on the same path or those who will help. Rachel O’ Connor & Dr. Kathyrn Corbett – co-founders of WILL Network, share their perspectives on the power of networking.

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

Making Global Connections: Our Australia Story

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
April 20, 2024
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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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3rd to 4th Class

Great ideas to explore learning in the outdoors

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
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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Curriculum

What’s the Math-er? Ep. 4: Maths Talk & Mathematical thinking

Posted byby Lisa Walsh
April 19, 2024
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1 min

Lisa Walsh interviews Dr. Siún Nic Mhuirí in this episode. They cover Maths talk, the Maths4All project, Shape Space and Measures in the new curriculum, assessment and ideas for outdoor learning.