Teachers' Corner

Thanksgiving (USA)
2024-11-28
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.
Thanksgiving can be introduced as a way to discuss the importance of giving thanks, harvest festivals, and the history of immigration and cultural exchange.
You 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.

Beginning of Advent
2024-12-01
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.
Lesson 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.
Craft projects like making Advent cards or paper wreaths can help younger children understand the season in a creative way.
Discussion 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.

Moviemakers! Walt Disney's Birthday
2024-12-05
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.
Lesson 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.
For 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.
Check out the Moviemakers activity ideas on Teachers’ Corner to explore the principles of moviemaking and animation.
Moviemakers: Make a Wonder Turner

Moviemakers: Using a stop motion app

Moviemakers: Papermation

Moviemakers: Create a movie set to scale using Canva

The Late Late Toy Show
2024-12-06
One of the most watched shows of the year!!!
It’s also perhaps an opportunity to help children understand that not all families can afford toys or expensive gifts, and that love, fun, and creativity are not dependent on material things.
A class discussion could explore how people can have just as much joy by spending time together or doing activities that don’t cost money. Encourage children to appreciate simple, meaningful experiences, such as going on nature walks, baking together, making crafts from recycled materials, or playing games like hide-and-seek. The best memories often come from spending time with loved ones, not from what we buy.

Feast of The Immaculate Conception
2024-12-08
An time to focus on themes of peace, kindness, and faith during the Advent season.

Mary in Art: Show students famous artworks of Mary and have them create their own drawings or crafts inspired by her.
Reflective Writing: Ask students to write about how they can show kindness and faith, following Mary’s example. Younger students can create a “Virtue Tree” with actions they can take during Advent.
Class Discussion: Talk about how families and communities observe the day, and explore traditions linked to the feast.

International Human Rights Day
2024-12-10
International Human Rights Day, observed on December 10th, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations in 1948. It is a day to raise awareness about the rights that every human is entitled to, such as the right to education, freedom, and equality.

What is the UDHR?

Introduce students to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which outlines the basic rights and freedoms everyone should have, regardless of nationality, gender, race, or religion.

Why It’s Important

Discuss the importance of human rights in ensuring equality, fairness, and justice for all. Highlight global issues where these rights are still being fought for, and connect this to values like respect, kindness, and inclusion.

Children’s Rights

Explore the Convention on the Rights of the Child, explaining how children have the right to education, safety, and a voice in decisions that affect them.

Lesson Ideas:

Human Rights Poster: Have students design posters illustrating different human rights, like the right to education or freedom of speech.
Rights in Action: Discuss real-world examples of how human rights are protected or challenged, and encourage students to think about ways they can promote fairness and respect in their own lives.
Children’s Rights Debate: Organise a simple debate on children’s rights or hold a discussion on the importance of equality and fairness.

Winter Solstice
2024-12-21 - 2024-12-22
The Winter Solstice, occurring around December 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere, is the shortest day and longest night of the year. It marks a turning point, after which days gradually become longer. The solstice has been celebrated by various cultures for thousands of years and is tied to themes of rebirth, light, and renewal.
Here are some potential talking points.
What is the Winter Solstice?

Explain that the Winter Solstice happens when the Earth’s axis tilts farthest from the sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year. It’s an astronomical event that marks the start of winter.

Cultural Significance

Discuss how ancient civilisations, like the Celts in Ireland, celebrated the solstice as a time of renewal and hope. For example, Newgrange, an ancient Irish monument, is aligned with the rising sun on the Winter Solstice.
Many cultures, including the Vikings and Romans, held feasts and festivals, often centred on the return of light.

Solstice in Nature

Explore how animals and plants respond to the changing length of days. Discuss concepts of hibernation, migration, and how humans also respond to the darker, colder months.

Lesson Ideas:

Sun and Earth Model: Use a globe and a lamp to demonstrate how the Earth tilts away from the sun during the winter, causing shorter days.
Newgrange Exploration: Show videos or images of Newgrange, explaining its importance and connection to the solstice. Discuss how ancient people tracked the movement of the sun.
Seasonal Changes: Have students observe how the length of days changes after the solstice and chart the sunrise and sunset times over the next few weeks.
Winter Solstice Craft: Create paper sun symbols or lanterns to symbolise the return of light, tying into the theme of hope and renewal.

Free Webinar: 'The Power of Play'
2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Teachers’ Corner author and teacher/assistant principal, Gillian Corbally leads this free PD session. ONLINE via Zoom.

Play is a powerful tool for learning, creativity and emotional growth. It fosters problem-solving skills, social interaction and innovation, allowing both children and adults to explore new ideas in a fun and stimulating manner. Through play, children can develop resilience, empathy and cognitive flexibility, making it a crucial element in personal and collective well-being. Whether structured or spontaneous, play helps to unlock potential, enhance learning and build meaningful connections.

Australia Day
2025-01-26 00:00 - 23:59
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on 26 January.
Check out how guest author Roisín O Rourke has brought the wider world, and Australia, into her classroom.
Making Global Connections: Our Australia Story

Chinese New Year
2025-01-29 00:00 - 23:59
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a vibrant celebration filled with traditions that can spark curiosity and learning. Here are three ways to explore this cultural event with your students:
1. Chinese Zodiac Animals and Storytelling
Introduce the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals and the myth of the Great Race, which explains how each animal was chosen for the zodiac cycle.

Activity: Have students identify their zodiac animal based on their birth year and create drawings or masks of the animals.
Extension: Discuss personality traits associated with each animal and compare them to Western zodiac signs.

2. Crafting Chinese Lanterns and Red Envelopes
Chinese New Year is known for its lanterns and hongbao (red envelopes).

Activity: Students can make paper lanterns using red and gold paper (symbols of good luck) or design red envelopes, which are traditionally filled with money as a sign of good fortune.
Cultural Insight: Discuss the importance of these symbols and how they relate to New Year traditions like wishing for prosperity and happiness.

3. Dragon Dance and Music Exploration
The Dragon Dance is a key feature of Chinese New Year parades, symbolising strength and protection.

Activity: Watch a video of a traditional Dragon Dance, then have students work together to create a simple dragon costume or puppet.
Extension: Play traditional Chinese music during the activity and encourage students to create their own “parade” to celebrate the festival.

St Brigid's Day
2025-02-01 00:00 - 23:59
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.
Here are three things you could do:

Make 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.
In 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.
Since 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!

Fairbruary! Fairtrade Ireland
2025-02-01 08:00 - 2025-02-28 17:00
Fairtrade Fortnight (now a month!!) is a campaign that promotes Fairtrade certified products and raises awareness of them to the public.
https://www.fairtrade.ie/fairbruary-2025/
What is Fairtrade?
Fairtrade is an alternative approach to conventional trade and is based on a partnership between some of the most disadvantaged farmers and workers in the developing world and the people who buy their products.
When farmers and workers can sell on Fairtrade terms, it provides them with a better deal: an opportunity to improve their lives and plan for their future. Fairtrade offers us a powerful way to reduce poverty through our everyday shopping.
https://www.fairtrade.ie/get-involved/fairtrade-schools/
An activity to consider for older children in “Fairbuary” could be – exploring global food chains.
Objective:
To help students understand how food travels from farms to their plates through global supply chains and to explore the importance of Fairtrade in ensuring fair treatment for farmers and workers around the world.
What You Need:

A world map or globe
Pictures or labels of common food items (e.g., bananas, chocolate, coffee, tea, rice)
Paper and markers
Fairtrade logo or packaging from Fairtrade products (optional)

Activity:

Introduction: Begin by discussing how the food we eat often comes from different parts of the world. Show students common food items like bananas, chocolate, and tea, and ask them if they know where these foods are grown. Highlight the global food chain, explaining how food travels from farms in other countries to supermarkets and finally to our tables.
Mapping the Food Journey:

Have students pick a food item and work in pairs or small groups.
Using a world map, trace the journey of the chosen food item from the country where it’s grown or produced to Ireland.
Label each step, including farming, processing, packaging, shipping, and selling in stores.

Introduction to Fairtrade: Explain that not all farmers and workers are paid fairly for their hard work, especially in developing countries. Introduce the concept of Fairtrade, a system that ensures farmers get fair prices for their products and work in safe conditions.

Show the Fairtrade logo and discuss what it means. Explain how buying Fairtrade products supports these farmers and their communities.

Fairtrade Poster Design:

Ask students to create a poster promoting Fairtrade products. Encourage them to include the benefits of Fairtrade, such as fair wages for farmers, safer working conditions, and helping to protect the environment.
Display the posters in the classroom or around the school to raise awareness.

Discussion Questions:

Why is it important to pay farmers fairly for their work?
How does buying Fairtrade products help people and the planet?
What are some ways we can make better choices when shopping for food?

James Joyce's Birthday
2025-02-02 00:00 - 23:59
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.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science
2025-02-11
Teaching about famous female scientists is a great way to inspire students and promote gender equality in STEM fields. More information about this day:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day
https://www.womeninscienceday.org/
Here are some things you could try:
Profiles of Pioneers: Research and Presentation
Introduce students to famous female scientists like Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace, Rosalind Franklin, Mae Jemison, and Jane Goodall.

Activity: Assign students a female scientist to research. They can create a poster or short presentation highlighting the scientist’s life, achievements, and contributions to science. Encourage students to use pictures, timelines, and key facts.
Extension: Have students present their work to the class, fostering public speaking and sharing knowledge.

STEM Challenge Inspired by Female Scientists
Link the achievements of female scientists to a hands-on science activity.

Example: For Jane Goodall, they could create a mini nature observation diary, documenting wildlife or plants they observe around the school. For Ada Lovelace, have students create their own “codes” using simple instructions for a classmate to follow (e.g., “Step 1: Move forward two steps. Step 2: Turn left.”). This introduces the concept of algorithms, similar to how Ada Lovelace wrote the first algorithms for Babbage’s machine.
Objective: Help students relate the achievements of these women to real-world science and get them excited about conducting experiments.

Safer Internet Day
2025-02-11
Safer Internet Day, celebrated in February, is a great opportunity to teach students about online safety, digital responsibility, and respectful behaviour online.
https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/saferinternetday
Here are some things you could do in class with older students:
Create an Internet Safety Poster

Activity: Have students design posters with key internet safety tips, such as “Don’t share personal information” or “Be kind online.” They can use drawings and slogans to make the message clear.
Classroom Display: Showcase these posters around the school to spread awareness about safe online practices.

Internet Safety Role-Play

Activity: Organise a role-play session where students act out scenarios they might encounter online (e.g., someone asking for personal information, encountering cyberbullying, or clicking on a suspicious link).
Discussion: After each scenario, discuss what the safest response would be, emphasising the importance of talking to an adult if something online makes them uncomfortable.

Create a “Digital Footprint” Collage

Activity: Teach students about digital footprints—how everything we do online leaves a trail. Have them create a collage with footprints, writing down the types of things that make up their digital footprint (e.g., photos, comments, likes).
Lesson: Discuss how a positive digital footprint is important and how we can make good choices about what we share online.

Online Respect and Kindness Pledge

Activity: As a class, write an Online Respect and Kindness Pledge, where students commit to treating others kindly online, not engaging in cyberbullying, and reporting inappropriate content.
Extension: Each student can sign the pledge and take a copy home to share with their families, reinforcing online kindness and safety both at school and at home.

National Inventors Day
2025-02-11
For a great list of Irish inventors, check out this link:
https://www.ipoi.gov.ie/en/understanding-ip/student-zone/irish-scientists-inventors/
National Inventors’ Day, celebrated on February 11th, is a great opportunity to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in your classroom.
Create Your Own Invention

Activity: Have students brainstorm problems they face in daily life (e.g., carrying books, keeping things organised) and come up with their own inventions to solve these problems. They can draw their invention and write a short description of how it works.
Extension: Hold a “classroom invention fair” where students present their ideas and explain why their invention is helpful.

Famous Inventors Research Project

Activity: Assign students a famous inventor to research. They can create posters or presentations about the inventor’s life, inventions, and the impact on society.
Extension: Students can present their research to the class or work in pairs to learn from each other’s findings.

Build a Prototype

Activity: Provide students with recycled materials (cardboard, string, tape, etc.) and challenge them to build a prototype of their invention idea. This hands-on activity encourages creativity and critical thinking.
Extension: After building, have students test their prototypes and discuss how they might improve their designs.

STEM Challenge: Problem-Solving Competition

Activity: Set up a STEM challenge where students work in small groups to solve a problem using basic materials (e.g., building a bridge out of straws, creating a paper airplane that flies the farthest).
Extension: Encourage teamwork, creativity, and reflection on how real inventors work through challenges and improve their designs over time.

Valentine's Day
2025-02-14
St. Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, is often seen as a day for love and friendship, but it also has historical and religious significance. The feast has been observed for more than 1500 years! Children could investigate the history of St Valentine. He was remembered for marrying couples at a time when they were forbidden to and for his kindness to others.
Hers is an idea… Valentines cards with a twist!
Instead of focussing on romantic ideas of love, create cards or messages of thanks for family, friends, staff….. or pets!

Random Acts Of Kindness Day
2025-02-17
Brighten someone’s day and promote positivity!
As a teacher, you can inspire kindness by setting up activities like :

A “Kindness Jar,” where students drop in notes sharing kind deeds they’ve done or witnessed.
Write 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.#
A 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!
Kindness 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.
Assign 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.

Rio Carnival
2025-02-28 08:00 - 2025-03-08 17:00
The run up to Lent is celebrated in different ways around the World. In Brazil, The Rio Carnival culminates on Pancake Day. Lots of fun and feasting before the solemn days of Lent.
Rio Carnival, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is one of the biggest and most famous festivals in the world. It takes place every year in the days leading up to Lent, with the most extravagant celebrations happening on the weekend before Ash Wednesday. This vibrant event is known for its dazzling parades, energetic music, and colourful costumes.
Key Facts:

Origins: Carnival has roots in European festivals and was brought to Brazil by Portuguese settlers in the 18th century. Over time, African and Indigenous cultures influenced it, creating the unique and multicultural celebration it is today.
Samba Parades: The highlight of Rio Carnival is the Samba Parades at the Sambadrome, where samba schools compete, showcasing elaborate floats, costumes, and choreographed dances. Samba is a traditional Brazilian music and dance style that drives the energy of the event.
Street Parties (Blocos): In addition to the parades, Rio is filled with blocos, or street parties, where people gather to dance and celebrate throughout the city.
Duration: Carnival typically lasts five days, from Friday to Tuesday before Lent, although preparations and celebrations can start earlier.
Global Fame: Rio Carnival attracts millions of visitors from around the world, making it a key cultural and tourist event in Brazil.

It’s a time of celebration, community, and creativity, bringing people together for one last big party before Lent begins.

Ramadan
2025-02-28 18:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

Introduce students to the concept of charity (Zakat) and kindness, which are central to Ramadan. Create a class kindness calendar for the month, where each day has a small, thoughtful task, such as “Help a friend” or “Share something with someone in need.” Link this to the importance of giving back to the community.
Show students how to make traditional Ramadan lanterns (Fanous) using coloured paper and markers. These lanterns are often hung during Ramadan and symbolise light and hope.

Engineers Week - Ireland
2025-03-01 08:00 - 2025-03-07 17:00
Engineers Week is an event that introduces children in primary and secondary schools to the world of engineering. The event is run by the Engineers Ireland STEPS program, which is funded by the Department of Education and industry leaders.Anyone can participate in Engineers Week.

Sign up for updates and information about activities and resources.
https://www.engineersireland.ie/Schools/Engineers-Week
Here is a simple activity on Teachers’ Corner that can be developed for all ages:
Exploring Structures: Paper Bridges

Water is a scarce resources in many places in the world. The ideas in this activity could be applied to this problem:

https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/explore-the-water-cycle-by-making-a-solar-still

Seachtaine na Gaeilge
2025-03-01 08:00 - 2025-03-17 17:00
During Seachtain na Gaeilge, the Irish language is celebrated around the country and abroad.
Check out some ideas on Teachers’ Corner: https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/category/lesson-ideas/irish-language/
For a full range of lessons and activities, check out the Irish Primary Language Programme from Folens – Abair Liom https://folens.ie/pages/abair-liom-2nd-edition

World Wildlife Day
2025-03-03
WWD is held on March 3 because it’s the day that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed in 1973.
Here are four ideas you might want to try:
Adopt an Endangered Animal
Encourage students to “adopt” an endangered animal, learning about its habitat, threats, and conservation efforts.

Have students research their chosen animal and create a poster or fact file with key information.

Wildlife Habitat Dioramas
Help students understand different ecosystems by creating dioramas that represent wildlife habitats (e.g., forests, oceans, or grasslands).

Provide materials like cardboard, clay, and recycled objects for students to craft habitats, including the animals that live in them.
Have each group present their habitat and discuss how human actions impact wildlife in those ecosystems.

Wildlife Conservation Pledge
Encourage students to create personal or classroom-wide pledges to help protect wildlife and the environment.

Discuss ways they can help wildlife, such as reducing plastic use or protecting pollinators, and have them write or draw their pledges.
Hang the pledges around the classroom as a visual reminder of their commitments.

Nature Walk and Animal Spotting
Take students on a nature walk around the school grounds or a nearby park to observe local wildlife.-

Provide them with a checklist of animals or plants to spot, and discuss the importance of biodiversity, even in local environments.
Have students take pictures or make notes, then use the information for a class discussion or wildlife journal.

Here are some more “Natural World” activities and ideas on Teachers’ Corner:
https://teacherscorner.folens.ie/tag/natural-world/

Mardi Gras
2025-03-04
In New Orleans, Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday” in French) is a major festival before Lent.

Fat Tuesday refers to the practice of using up rich foods (like butter, sugar, and meat) before the fasting season of Lent, which explains the focus on indulgence and feasting.
Global Celebrations: While New Orleans is the most famous, Mardi Gras celebrations also take place in places like Mobile, Alabama (where the first American Mardi Gras was held) and worldwide in countries like France, Brazil (as part of Carnival), and Italy.

Mardi Gras is a joyful, energetic event filled with tradition, music, and celebration.

Pancake Day!
2025-03-04
Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday in Ireland, is the day before Lent begins. It’s a Christian tradition that has been celebrated for centuries. The name “Shrove” comes from the word “shriven,” which means to confess sins and receive forgiveness. Shrove Tuesday is a day when people prepare for Lent, a period of 40 days leading up to Easter, by reflecting on their lives and giving up certain luxuries.
One of the most famous traditions of Shrove Tuesday is making and eating pancakes. In the past, people would use up rich ingredients like eggs, milk, and butter before fasting during Lent, so pancakes became a popular way to enjoy these foods. Today, in many countries, people still enjoy pancakes on this day.
For some different lesson ideas, why not study how other countries celebrate the run up to Lent. In some places, Shrove Tuesday is also celebrated with carnivals and parades, especially in countries like Brazil (with the famous Rio Carnival) and New Orleans (with Mardi Gras).

World Book Day
2025-03-06
Read stories, dress up as characters.. so much fun!
Check out some of the World Book Day and reading ideas on Teachers’ Corner.

Engage students with reading and creative writing using interactive stories

Idea: Opening a door to reading

International Women's Day
2025-03-08
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th, provides a valuable opportunity to teach students about gender equality, women’s achievements, and the importance of challenging stereotypes. This day has been celebrated for more than 100 years.
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
Here are a couple of things you could try:
Famous Women in History Research Project
Introduce students to influential women from history and today, from different fields such as politics, science, and the arts.

Activity: Assign each student or small groups a notable woman to research, such as Mary Robinson, Ireland’s first female president, or scientist Marie Curie. Students can create posters or short presentations showcasing their achievements.
Extension: Have a class discussion on how these women have shaped the world and how gender equality has evolved over time.

Inspirational Women Role Models: Interview or Write
Encourage students to think about the women who inspire them in their own lives, whether it’s a family member, teacher, or public figure.

Activity: Ask students to write a short piece about an inspirational woman in their life, or, if possible, interview a female role model (either in person or virtually).
Classroom Display: Collect these pieces and create a classroom wall of inspiration, highlighting the students’ chosen role models.

Webinar for SPHE Teachers: Senior Cycle SPHE- an introduction and overview (FREE)
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for this engaging 1-hour webinar designed to support SPHE teachers in navigating the Senior Cycle curriculum. Hosted by SPHE for Senior Cycle author Stephanie Mangan, this session will provide a deeper understanding of key aspects of the programme, including:

✔ Introduction✔ Specification Overview✔ Assessment✔ Features of the Senior Cycle SPHE Book✔ Preparation for Teaching✔ Q&A

Webinar for Geography Teachers: Reducing Your Workload with Planning, Feedback, and Assessment using RWG (FREE)
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for an engaging webinar designed specifically for Geography teachers! Discover how Real World Geography can help reduce your workload with:

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The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain further insights.

Webinar for LCA Teachers – Social Education, the New LC SPHE Specification, and an Introduction to the LCA Course (FREE)
2025-03-13 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for an informative webinar on the New LC SPHE Specification in Social Education. We’ll cover key updates, including new SPHE updates and existing modules, planning documents, the Contemporary Issues Task, and the new credit structure.

The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain further insights.
