by admin | Feb 6, 2013 | 5th/6th, Powerpoint, SPHE
This Powerpoint resource explains in simple terms each of the food groups and what benefit they are to the growing body. It contains lots of information on proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, water and lots more. Source: Jenny Mc Carthy (.ppt file...
by admin | Jan 29, 2013 | Reading, SPHE
Thanks to South Dublin County Council Libraries (SDCC) for providing me with this resource. It consists of a list of novels and books to help children cope with life’s challenges. A lot of research has obviously gone into the selection of these novels and it is...
by admin | Nov 7, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Geography, History, Powerpoint, SPHE
This Powerpoint presentation looks at the life of the Irish Traveller. There is information on the reputed origins of Irish travellers, the numbers of travellers in the population, their particular language, accommodation, celebrations and work . Famous travellers are...
by admin | Feb 26, 2012 | Oral Work, SPHE
Getting pupils to work in groups is a great methodology to take advantage of in the classroom. However, in order for it to be most effective, it is helpful to allocate pupils a role to play in the group discussion, otherwise the usual confident pupils may take over,...
by admin | Feb 19, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Oral Work, SPHE
Getting pupils to work in groups is a great methodology to take advantage of in the classroom. However, in order for it to be most effective, it is helpful to allocate pupils a role to play in the group discussion, otherwise the usual confident pupils may take over,...
by admin | Jan 17, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Infants, SPHE, Teaching News, Technology
Safer Internet Day is part of a global drive to promote a safer Internet for all users, especially young people. The 8th Safer Internet Day will be celebrated on 7th February 2012 in many countries across the world, including Ireland, centred on the theme...
