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10 practical, plastic-free ideas for maths

While we may not be able to sort all the problems in the world from our classrooms, we can certainly do our bit for the environment. Embracing natural or sustainable materials in practical maths activities can immerse children in ideas about sustainability, recycling and our relationship with the natural world.
Simple and fun maths ideas
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Simple, fun filled maths approaches to try

The Maths curriculum does not change much of ‘what’ children learn, but it aims to improve ‘how’ children learn maths. This includes more learning through play and problem solving. It also provides more opportunities for children to be creative, take risks and be challenged. Here are ten ways you might put those ideas into action.
Student Council
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Setting up a Student Council in your School

With an increased focus on wellbeing in our schools, it is very important to ensure that the voice of the pupil is heard. To this end, we recently introduced a Student Council in our school. We have learnt so much during this process and it has been a really positive initiative in our school. Here is our story so far.
Spring Into Art
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Spring into Art… Some seasonal ideas!

Finally we have some Spring in our steps and are, hopefully, getting rid of grey skies and storms! There’s always plenty of discussion of when Spring begins - does it begin with St. Brigid on February 1st, when as the song goes ‘Brigid brings the spring’ or does it begin as we approach March when the days get longer and the time changes? You choose your own interpretation of it! Either way, here’s a few ways to bring it to life with your class this year.
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Using playful Story Starters to foster creativity and imagination

In the world of education, fostering creativity and imagination is just as important as teaching facts and figures. One of the most effective ways I have found to achieve this is through the use of playful story starters in the classroom. These tools not only stimulate children’s creativity but also enhance their writing skills, language and vocabulary, critical thinking and overall engagement.