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$What's the Math-er. Episode 5$

Posted inin Classroom Ideas
Mathematics

What’s The Math-er? Ep. 5: Differentiation, problem solving and using picture books in maths

Posted byby Lisa Walsh
August 27, 2024
1 min

Teaching principal, Edward Fitzgerald, talks to Lisa Walsh in a topic packed podcast that dives deep into multigrade classroom teaching, differentiation opportunities through problem solving and supporting gifted students.

Posted inin Leadership
Theory & Practice

Is School Leadership For Me?

Posted byby WILL Network
April 17, 2024
3 min

Does the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning in Ireland intrigue you? WILL Network founders, Dr. Kathryn Corbett and Rachel O' Connor, offer a roadmap for those aspiring to take the next step in their education journey.

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

Six ways to wrap up the year with your class… that won’t break the bank!

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
April 15, 2024
3 min

Guest author, Aoife Doyle, has compiled a list of activities that she uses to conclude a year of learning with her pupils. They can all be adapted up or down, depending on the age group of the pupils that you teach.

Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
Classroom Ideas

Six ways of using a Tuff Tray to promote playfulness

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
April 11, 2024
3 min

The recently released Primary Curriculum Framework promises an emphasis on play and playfulness. The humble Tuff Tray is a fantastic resource to help you provide multiple opportunities for play.

Posted inin Assessment for learning
Curriculum

The Primary Curriculum Framework… What’s it all about?

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
April 11, 2024
3 min

Guest author, Aoife Doyle, shares her reflections on the new Primary Curriculum Framework as they begin to implement it in her school.

Posted inin Leadership
Theory & Practice

Leadership Skills in the Classroom

Posted byby WILL Network
April 7, 2024
2 min

Thinking about taking a leap into education leadership? WILL network founders, Dr Kathryn Corbett & Rachel O' Connor, highlight those leadership skills we use as teachers every day.

Posted inin 3rd to 4th Class
5th to 6th Class

Exploring Structures: Paper Bridges

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
March 12, 2024
2 min

This great, open ended activity works across a lot of ages and only requires some A4 paper, scissors, glue sticks and rulers. Older children can carry out scientific tests to find the very strongest designs.

Posted inin Classroom Ideas
Tech Tips

Still searching for great pictures? Try an AI assistant!

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
February 14, 2024
2 min

A great image or photo can help get the attention of your class but finding the perfect picture can be time consuming and there is always the question of copyright to consider. Time to ask your AI assistant to help perhaps?

Posted inin Tech Tips
Technology Integration

Engaging students and visitors with DIY Digital Signage

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
January 22, 2024
3 min

Digital signage is an engaging way to share important school information and news with students, staff and visitors. What if there was a way to make digital signage affordable and the authoring of content a more classroom oriented project?

Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
Gaeilge

Fairy tales to labels: Ideas for implementing Irish reading with infants

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
November 27, 2023
2 min

Teacher author, Aoife, shares some of her approaches to integrating Gaeilge with younger students using Big Books and labels.

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