BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Teachers' Corner - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Teachers' Corner
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/Dublin
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:IST
DTSTART:20230326T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20231029T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:IST
DTSTART:20240331T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20241027T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:IST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:IST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20250321T121758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T121801Z
UID:2676-1744138800-1744142400@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Maths My Way J1-6th Class WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Join authors Patrick Neary and Elaine Dillon as they walk you through Maths My Way and the new Primary Maths Curriculum. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Attendance counts towards your Croke Park hours or CPD.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/maths-my-way-j1-6th-class-webinar-2/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/MMW_Webinar_for_shopify_website_-_1070_x_1200_px_8.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250417T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T134753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T202216Z
UID:2042-1744876800-1745427600@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Tech Week
DESCRIPTION:The week aims to:\n\n\n\n\n\nInspire young people about the wonders of technology\nHelp children understand the importance of the people who create technological inventions\nEncourage children to consider potential career paths in technology\nProvide opportunities for communities to volunteer and share knowledge\n\nCheck out some of the STEM and Technology Integration ideas on Teachers’ Corner: \nhttps://teacherscorner.folens.ie/tag/stem/ \n\nhttps://teacherscorner.folens.ie/tag/technology-integration/ \n\n 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/tech-week/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tech.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T135349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T202442Z
UID:2043-1745280000-1745366399@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22\, 1970\, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. \nOfficial website: https://www.earthday.org/ \nThe day is a perfect opportunity to teach young students about environmental responsibility and caring for the planet. \nUpcycled Art Project\nEncourage students to think creatively about reducing waste by making art from recycled materials. \n\nActivity: Ask students to bring in clean recyclable items (like cardboard\, plastic bottles\, or egg cartons) and provide art supplies to turn these materials into sculptures\, collages\, or decorations. Focus on the theme of “reduce\, reuse\, recycle.”\nExtension: Display the upcycled art around the classroom or school as part of an Earth Day exhibit to inspire others to reduce waste.\n\nPlant a Pollinator-Friendly Garden\nTeach students the importance of biodiversity by planting flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. \n\nActivity: Work together to plant a small garden or flower pots with pollinator-friendly plants like lavender\, wildflowers\, or marigolds. Explain how these plants help support bees and butterflies\, which are crucial for pollination.\nExtension: Link this activity to a science lesson about the life cycle of plants and the role of pollinators in food production.\n\nMore on Teachers’ Corner\nWhy not try a Scavenger Hunt around natural objects. \nDeveloping independence with a local scavenger hunt   \n \nOr make a Butterfly Feeder \nMaking a Butterfly Feeder:  Four design ideas
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/earth-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/earth-day.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T222514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T222804Z
UID:2138-1746316800-1746403199@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Star Wars Day - May The 4th Be With You
DESCRIPTION:https://www.starwars.com/star-wars-day \nStar Wars Day is celebrated on May 4th with the fun phrase “May the Fourth be with you!” It’s a great opportunity to bring fun\, creativity\, and even learning into the classroom. Here are some exciting Star Wars-themed activities for your class: \nStar Wars Story Writing\n\nActivity: Have students write their own Star Wars-inspired short stories\, inventing new planets\, characters\, or adventures. Encourage them to be creative with names\, powers\, and conflicts.\nExtension: They can read their stories aloud to the class or turn them into illustrated comic strips.\n\nDesign a Lightsaber\n\nActivity: Ask students to design their own lightsaber. They can colour and decorate their lightsaber\, and write a short explanation of why they chose their design and how their lightsaber reflects their character.\nExtension: Incorporate some science by discussing how light and energy work\, comparing it to lightsabers in the movies.\n\nJedi Mindfulness and Focus\n\nActivity: Teach students about focus and mindfulness\, using the idea of Jedi training. Just like Jedi must focus to use the Force\, students can practice concentration exercises\, like deep breathing or simple mindfulness activities.\nExtension: You can call these moments “Jedi Meditation” to keep the theme going and help students improve their focus during class.\n\nStar Wars Trivia Game\n\nActivity: Organise a fun Star Wars trivia game. Prepare questions about the movies\, characters\, and planets for the class to answer. You could also include questions about how science connects to Star Wars\, like space\, gravity\, and technology.\nExtension: Make it team-based for added excitement and offer small prizes like Star Wars-themed stickers or pencils.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/star-wars-day-may-the-4th-be-with-you/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/may4th.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T143940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T224435Z
UID:2054-1746432000-1748624400@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Going on a trip away?
DESCRIPTION:A great time of year for a trip away\, but to make most of the time and budget\, perhaps create a local tour or local scavenger hunt. \nDeveloping independence with a local scavenger hunt   \n \nYour class can create QR codes and virtual notes that help visitors enjoy a tour of YOUR area! \nSpeed up and augment learning using QR codes \n \n 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/school-tour-season/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/trip.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20250321T122010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T122056Z
UID:2677-1747249200-1747252800@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Maths My Way J1-6th Class WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Join authors Patrick Neary and Elaine Dillon as they walk you through Maths My Way and the new Primary Maths Curriculum.NOTE: Attendance counts towards your Croke Park hours or CPD.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/maths-my-way-j1-6th-class-webinar-3/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/MMW_Webinar_for_shopify_website_-_1070_x_1200_px_8.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T141432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T203143Z
UID:2048-1747699200-1747785599@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:World Bee Day
DESCRIPTION:https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day \nCreating a pollinator-friendly garden in school is a fun and educational way to help local ecosystems thrive while teaching students about biodiversity\, responsibility\, and the environment.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/world-bee-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bee.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250602T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T142039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T203431Z
UID:2050-1748851200-1751130000@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Sports Days!
DESCRIPTION:June probably means sports days! \nCheck out these tips on Teachers’ Corner: \nSports Day – Do’s and Don’ts
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/sports-days/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sports.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T141700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T203612Z
UID:2049-1749945600-1750031999@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Father's Day
DESCRIPTION:Father’s Day is a great chance for students to show appreciation for their dads or father figures. Here are four simple classroom activities: \nHandmade Cards\nStudents can create personalised Father’s Day cards using colourful paper\, drawings\, and heartfelt messages to express what they love most about their dads. \nAcrostic Poems\nHelp students write acrostic poems using the word “FATHER\,” with each letter representing something special about their dad (e.g.\, “F is for fun\, A is for always being there”). \nCoupons for Acts of Kindness\nHave students design “coupons” offering kind gestures\, like “One Free Hug” or “Help with Chores\,” which their dads can redeem. \nFather’s Day Craft\nCreate small crafts like decorated picture frames or paper ties that students can gift to their dads\, adding a personal touch to the celebration.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/fathers-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/father.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T142312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T204039Z
UID:2051-1750665600-1751043600@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Wrap up the school year!
DESCRIPTION:Here are some cost effective ideas to help wrap up the year and say a nice goodbye to a class. \nSix ways to wrap up the year with your class… that won’t break the bank! 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/wrap-up-the-school-year/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/wrap-up.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T142923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T204305Z
UID:2052-1756713600-1756746000@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Back to school!!!
DESCRIPTION:Here are some ideas to help you make a great start with a new class! \nThree ways to get your year off to a great start \n \nSet the rules and your expectations early… managing noise! \nToo loud? 3 ideas to help moderate classroom noise \n \nNewly qualified?  Here are some tips to handle your first days! \nNewly qualified? 5 tips for a successful first day \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/back-to-school/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/back-to-school.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T115411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T204954Z
UID:2021-1757721600-1757807999@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Roald Dahl Day
DESCRIPTION:Roald Dahl Day is celebrated on September 13th\, the birthday of the beloved author of classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory\, Matilda\, and The BFG. It’s a perfect opportunity to engage students with fun and creative activities based on his whimsical stories. \nDress Up as a Roald Dahl Character\n\nActivity: Encourage students to come to school dressed as their favourite Roald Dahl character\, such as Willy Wonka\, Matilda\, or the BFG.\nExtension: Organise a character parade where students can showcase their costumes and explain why they chose that character.\n\nCreative Writing: Invent Your Own Dahl-Style Character\n\nActivity: Roald Dahl was known for his quirky\, larger-than-life characters. Have students invent their own character using Dahl’s style—focus on silly names\, unusual traits\, or magical abilities.\nExtension: Students can write a short story or a description of their character’s adventures\, sharing their work with the class.\n\nRevolting Recipes\n\nActivity: Bring some of Roald Dahl’s food ideas to life by making treats inspired by his books\, like “Bruce Bogtrotter’s Chocolate Cake” (Matilda) or “Frobscottle” (The BFG). You could also try foods from Roald Dahl’s Revolting Recipes\, a cookbook inspired by his stories.\nExtension: Have students create their own imaginative food ideas based on a Dahl book\, describing the taste\, texture\, and magical effects it might have!\n\nRoald Dahl Book Quiz\n\nActivity: Create a quiz with questions about Roald Dahl’s books\, characters\, and famous quotes. For example\, “What is the name of Matilda’s teacher?” or “What does the BFG stand for?”\nExtension: Turn it into a team challenge where students can work together to answer trivia about Dahl’s books. Offer small prizes for participation and creativity.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/roald-dahl-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dahl.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250921T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T220219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T220219Z
UID:2132-1758441600-1758733200@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Autumn Equinox - Equal day and night.
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Hemisphere’s autumnal equinox usually lands land between Sept. 21 and 24. \nIn 2025\, it will be on Mon\, 22 Sept 2025\, 7:19 pm \n 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/autumn-equinox-equal-day-and-night/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/UTUMN-EQUINOX.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251001T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T120617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T210433Z
UID:2024-1759305600-1762016400@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Black History Month - Unity in Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month is a time to recognize the many achievements of Black people and to reflect on the prejudices they have faced. The month originated in the United States in the 1920s when Carter G. Woodson\, a Black American historian\, established a week in February to celebrate Black contributions. The event grew in popularity and became a month-long celebration in 1970. \nSome directions you could take. \nFamous Black Figures Research Project \nBlack History Timeline \nCultural Celebration: Music and Art \nRead Aloud: Books by Black Authors \nSome great examples for younger school students include “Sulwe” by Lupita Nyong’o and “Mae Among the Stars” by Roda Ahmed.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/black-history-month-unity-in-diversity/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Black-History.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251004T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T214526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T215233Z
UID:2129-1759564800-1760115600@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:World Space Week
DESCRIPTION:Over 90 countries celebrate World Space Week \nThe Solar System\, Climate\, Technology\, History… so much to explore! \n 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/world-space-week/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/space.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T113703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T210033Z
UID:2018-1760054400-1760140799@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Find out more… \nhttps://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day \nCheck out these articles on Teachers’ Corner that cover Mental Health and well-being topics \nhttps://teacherscorner.folens.ie/category/theory_and_practice/wellbeing/ \nWellbeing – Making sense of a hot topic \n \nWellbeing: Check ins and classroom charts \n \nTLC for teachers – 5 tips \n \n 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/world-mental-health-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mental-health.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241011T143317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T003647Z
UID:1987-1731196800-1731283199@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:International Tongue Twister Day
DESCRIPTION:Here are some short tongue twisters that are perfect to practise pronunciation and have fun with language: \n\nRed lorry\, yellow lorry.\nShe sells seashells by the seashore.\nHow much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?\nPeter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.\nFuzzy Wuzzy was a bear\, Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair.\nSix slippery snails slid slowly.\nA proper copper coffee pot.\nToy boat\, toy boat\, toy boat.\n\nThen they can have a go at making up some of their own! \n 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/international-tongue-twister-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tongue-Twister.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241112
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241011T143142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T003927Z
UID:1986-1731283200-1731369599@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Origami Day!
DESCRIPTION:Origami\, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding\, is a fantastic way to teach children patience\, focus\, and fine motor skills. It also promotes spatial awareness and creativity\, making it an ideal hands-on activity for the classroom. For children aged 7 to 11\, origami offers a fun and engaging way to improve their problem-solving abilities while creating something they can be proud of. \nStart with simple models\, like paper boats or animals\, and if you have the time\, gradually introduce more complex designs as students become more confident. Additionally\, origami can be tied into lessons on geometry\, symmetry\, and even cultural studies.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/origami-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/origami.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241011T144117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T004039Z
UID:1989-1731456000-1731542399@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:World Kindness Day
DESCRIPTION:Write a letter\, send a postcard or just do something nice for someone! \nAs a teacher\, you can inspire kindness by setting up activities like : \n\nA “Kindness Jar\,” where students drop in notes sharing kind deeds they’ve done or witnessed.\nWrite kind messages to classmates or staff. These activities help promote social-emotional learning\, creating a more supportive and connected school environment where kindness is at the heart of everyday interactions.#\nA compliment chain. Have each student write a compliment or kind message to another classmate. Connect the messages in a paper chain and hang it around the classroom. This creates a visible reminder of kindness.  Keep adding links to the chain as more compliments and kind acts are shared throughout the term!\nKindness Bingo! Agree a bingo card with random acts of kindness\, like “help a friend\,” “compliment someone\,” or “include someone new at playtime.” Students try to complete a row of kind acts over a week.\nAssign each student a “secret kindness buddy” for a week. They must do small acts of kindness (like writing a kind note or helping with something) for their buddy without revealing who they are. At the end of the week\, students can guess who their kindness buddy was.\n\nIf you want to try more activities… there is also the Random Acts of Kindness Day!
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/world-kindness-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/kindness.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241011T160705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T004117Z
UID:1994-1732060800-1732147199@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:World Children's Day
DESCRIPTION:World Children’s Day\, celebrated annually on November 20th\, is a global event dedicated to promoting children’s rights and well-being. Established by the United Nations\, it marks the anniversary of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). \nFor teachers\, this day provides a wonderful opportunity to engage students in discussions about their rights\, equality\, and the importance of their voices in shaping a better future. Activities could include: \n\nclassroom debates on children’s rights\,\nart projects reflecting children’s hopes for the world\,\nor fundraising efforts to support children’s charities.\n\nBy celebrating this day\, you can foster empathy\, understanding\, and a sense of global citizenship with your class\, encouraging your students to think about how they can contribute to creating a fairer\, more inclusive world for all children.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/world-childrens-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/children.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241129
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241011T161205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T004228Z
UID:1995-1732752000-1732838399@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving (USA)
DESCRIPTION:While Thanksgiving is primarily celebrated in the United States and Canada\, it offers an opportunity to explore global traditions and themes of gratitude\, community\, and history. \nThanksgiving can be introduced as a way to discuss the importance of giving thanks\, harvest festivals\, and the history of immigration and cultural exchange. \nYou can encourage students to reflect on their own cultural traditions related to giving thanks or the harvest season. Incorporating activities such as creating gratitude lists\, writing letters of thanks\, or exploring the diverse foods associated with the holiday can make the topic more engaging and relevant\, helping students to appreciate the broader concept of thankfulness and shared meals in various cultures.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/thanksgiving-usa/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/thanksgiving.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241105T004736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T004736Z
UID:2352-1733011200-1733097599@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Beginning of Advent
DESCRIPTION:In the classroom\, Advent can be used as a way to explore themes of patience\, kindness\, and generosity\, as well as the religious significance of Christmas. \nLesson ideas might include creating a class Advent calendar where each day a student performs an act of kindness\, symbolising the season’s message of giving. \nCraft projects like making Advent cards or paper wreaths can help younger children understand the season in a creative way. \nDiscussion points could focus on how Advent is celebrated in different countries and cultures\, including Irish traditions\, and how it encourages people to prepare their hearts for Christmas. For older students\, you can delve into the historical and religious origins of Advent\, offering a deeper understanding of its role in Christian faith.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/beginning-of-advent/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241011T164306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T004823Z
UID:1998-1733356800-1733443199@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Moviemakers! Walt Disney's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Walt Disney\, born on December 5th\, 1901\, is an influential figure in the history of entertainment and animation. His legacy includes the creation of beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse\, the founding of Disney Studios\, and the development of Disneyland and Disney World theme parks. Celebrating Walt Disney’s birthday in the classroom offers a fun way to explore creativity\, storytelling\, and the impact of animation on popular culture. \nLesson ideas could include a storytelling workshop\, where students create their own cartoon characters and write short stories or comic strips.  Exploring Disney’s artistic achievements\, teachers can introduce students to the basics of animation by using simple flipbooks or digital tools to create short animations. \nFor younger students\, a fun activity might be a Disney character dress-up day or a screening of classic Disney films followed by a conversation about the moral lessons in these stories. Teachers could also dive into the history of animation\, showing how Disney’s innovations changed the industry and paved the way for modern animation techniques. \nCheck out the Moviemakers activity ideas on Teachers’ Corner to explore the principles of moviemaking and animation. \nMoviemakers: Make a Wonder Turner \n \nMoviemakers: Using a stop motion app \n \nMoviemakers: Papermation \n \nMoviemakers: Create a movie set to scale using Canva \n \n 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/moviemakers-walt-disneys-birthday/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/disney.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T221306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T221306Z
UID:2134-1765699200-1766422800@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Hanukkah
DESCRIPTION:Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah or Chanukkah) is a Jewish holiday that lasts for eight nights and usually occurs in December. It is also known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah celebrates a military victory of the Jews over foreign rulers. \n 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/hanukkah/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Hanukkah.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250126T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250126T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T115832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T214440Z
UID:2022-1737849600-1737935999@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Australia Day
DESCRIPTION:Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on 26 January. \nCheck out how guest author Roisín O Rourke has brought the wider world\, and Australia\, into her classroom. \nMaking Global Connections: Our Australia Story
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/australia-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/australia.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250201T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T122518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T214807Z
UID:2027-1738368000-1738454399@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:St Brigid's Day
DESCRIPTION:St. Brigid is one of Ireland’s most beloved saints and is known as the patron saint of farmers\, animals\, and healing. Born in County Kildare around 450 AD\, she was famous for her kindness\, her love for the poor\, and her many miracles\, including healing the sick. St. Brigid’s Day\, celebrated on February 1st\, marks the beginning of spring in Ireland and honours her legacy of charity\, nature\, and community. \nHere are three things you could do: \n\nMake a St. Brigid’s Cross\, a traditional symbol said to protect homes from harm. Explain the significance of the cross and how it is usually made on St. Brigid’s Day to welcome the new season of spring. Rushes\, pipe cleaners\, or strips of paper could be used.\nIn honour of St. Brigid’s spirit of generosity\, have students complete a “Kindness Challenge” by writing down three acts of kindness they can do for someone in their home or community. Afterward\, discuss how being kind\, just like St. Brigid\, can make a big difference in the world around them.\nSince St. Brigid is the patron saint of farmers\, talk about how food is grown on farms and the importance of caring for animals and crops. Then\, have students plant their own seeds (like herbs or vegetables) in small pots\, teaching them how farmers work with nature to grow the food we eat. As the seeds grow\, students can track their plants’ progress and learn about caring for the environment. A great Spring activity too!\n\n 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/st-brigids-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/St-Brigid.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250202T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250202T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241023T222147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T215057Z
UID:2136-1738454400-1738540799@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:James Joyce's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:James Joyce was born in Dublin in 1882. He is best known for his books like “Dubliners” and “Ulysses”\, which is often called one of the greatest books ever written. Joyce’s stories are set in Dublin\, even though he lived in other countries like Italy and France. His writing style\, called stream of consciousness\, shows the flow of a character’s thoughts\, making his work unique. Every year on June 16th\, fans celebrate Bloomsday\, the day Ulysses takes place\, by reading from his book and dressing up as the characters.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/james-joyces-birthday/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/joyce.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241011T143317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T003647Z
UID:1987-1731196800-1731283199@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:International Tongue Twister Day
DESCRIPTION:Here are some short tongue twisters that are perfect to practise pronunciation and have fun with language: \n\nRed lorry\, yellow lorry.\nShe sells seashells by the seashore.\nHow much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?\nPeter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.\nFuzzy Wuzzy was a bear\, Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair.\nSix slippery snails slid slowly.\nA proper copper coffee pot.\nToy boat\, toy boat\, toy boat.\n\nThen they can have a go at making up some of their own! \n 
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/international-tongue-twister-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tongue-Twister.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241112
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241011T143142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T003927Z
UID:1986-1731283200-1731369599@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:Origami Day!
DESCRIPTION:Origami\, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding\, is a fantastic way to teach children patience\, focus\, and fine motor skills. It also promotes spatial awareness and creativity\, making it an ideal hands-on activity for the classroom. For children aged 7 to 11\, origami offers a fun and engaging way to improve their problem-solving abilities while creating something they can be proud of. \nStart with simple models\, like paper boats or animals\, and if you have the time\, gradually introduce more complex designs as students become more confident. Additionally\, origami can be tied into lessons on geometry\, symmetry\, and even cultural studies.
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/origami-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/origami.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTSTAMP:20260403T190219
CREATED:20241011T144117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T004039Z
UID:1989-1731456000-1731542399@teacherscorner.folens.ie
SUMMARY:World Kindness Day
DESCRIPTION:Write a letter\, send a postcard or just do something nice for someone! \nAs a teacher\, you can inspire kindness by setting up activities like : \n\nA “Kindness Jar\,” where students drop in notes sharing kind deeds they’ve done or witnessed.\nWrite kind messages to classmates or staff. These activities help promote social-emotional learning\, creating a more supportive and connected school environment where kindness is at the heart of everyday interactions.#\nA compliment chain. Have each student write a compliment or kind message to another classmate. Connect the messages in a paper chain and hang it around the classroom. This creates a visible reminder of kindness.  Keep adding links to the chain as more compliments and kind acts are shared throughout the term!\nKindness Bingo! Agree a bingo card with random acts of kindness\, like “help a friend\,” “compliment someone\,” or “include someone new at playtime.” Students try to complete a row of kind acts over a week.\nAssign each student a “secret kindness buddy” for a week. They must do small acts of kindness (like writing a kind note or helping with something) for their buddy without revealing who they are. At the end of the week\, students can guess who their kindness buddy was.\n\nIf you want to try more activities… there is also the Random Acts of Kindness Day!
URL:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/event/world-kindness-day/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/kindness.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR