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SUMMARY:April Fool's Day
DESCRIPTION:The 1st of April is a day known for playful pranks and jokes. The exact origins of the day are unclear\, but it is believed to date back to the 16th century\, and possibly earlier. \nOne theory is that it began in 1582\, when France switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. People who were slow to adopt the change and continued to celebrate the New Year in late March or early April were called “April fools” and became targets for practical jokes. Over time\, the tradition of playing harmless pranks spread across Europe and later to other parts of the world. Today\, people around the globe take part in light-hearted tricks on friends\, family\, and colleagues\, with newspapers and media outlets sometimes joining in with outlandish fake stories. \nFunnily enough\, there was an ancient Roman festival with similarities to April Fools’ Day\, called Hilaria\, which was celebrated on March 25th. This festival\, dedicated to the goddess Cybele\, was a day of merriment\, laughter\, and often involved playful mockery. People would disguise themselves in costumes\, play tricks\, and make jokes in the spirit of fun. While Hilaria was connected to religious observance and joy\, it had elements of light-hearted trickery and humour\, much like the pranks associated with modern April Fools’ Day. Though the two traditions aren’t directly linked\, Hilaria offers an interesting parallel from ancient Rome where laughter and jokes were central to the celebration. \nFor some great classroom April Fool jokes\, click here.
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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.
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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 
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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
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