Welcome to Seomra Ranga, the Hub for Primary School Resources. For the overseas visitors “Seomra Ranga” means “classroom” in the Irish language.
Seomra Ranga has been successfully providing tried and tested resources for primary school classrooms since 2007. Since that time, the site has gradually built up a strong following amongst educators as a repository of quality teacher-created resources. The resources on the site, which support all areas of the curriculum, are arranged in accordance with the curricular provisions of the Irish primary school….
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DEAR/LUAL Posters
DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) Time is a specified regular time that is set aside during the school day for pupils (and teacher!) to stop what they are doing and focus on reading for pleasure. This poster display resource for the classroom is to focus pupils about what DEAR Time entails. read more…
Book Review – A Limerick Fairytale
This book is a modern twist on Cinderella with all our favourite parts but DIFFERENT! The main characters in the book are Prince Hugo and his parents, the King and Queen, and a girl called Limerella.
Prince Hugo is trying to find his happy ever after in the world, encouraged by his parents. They decide to organise not one, not two, but three balls around their home town of Limerick. read more…
Léirmheas Leabhar – An Puifín Beag agus an Ubh
Léigh mé an leabhar seo le rang a ceathair i nGaelscoil Mhachan, Corcaigh. Is leabhar álainn é, scéal gleoite, pictiúirí áille agus Gaeilge deas na Mumhan! Is annamh a fhaighim leabhar le Gaeilge na Mumhan. Cheap na páistí go raibh an leabhar oiriúnach do rang a dó nó rang a haon. Cheap siad go raibh an iomarca scríobh ar na leathanaigh le haghaidh naíonáin. read more…
Book Review – Millie and the Magical Moon
Millie and her family are on holiday on the island of Inis Óirr. When travelling by boat to their holiday cottage, an excited Millie spots the shipwrecked MV Plassey. But under the light of the moon, things get even more exciting as later that evening, the magic really begins. While Millie dreams in her bed beside Bunny, the moonlight weaves a spell. read more…
Book Review – My First Book of Irish Bugs
This is a delightful little picture book, perfect for those aspiring young entomologists! With clear, detailed photos and large bold print, this book deserves to be a staple in all junior libraries. Each page includes one labelled photograph of an insect against a pastel background, encouraging young children to use their observational skills to describe each bug’s physical attributes. read more…
Summer Line-Ups 02
This seasonal resource focuses on ordinal numbers and positional language which can pose some difficulties for younger pupils and SEN pupils. The pack includes six worksheets with a Summer theme for pupils to practise these essential skills. Book Review – Kevin’s in a Mood
I received the book ‘Kevin’s in a Mood’ by Sarah Bowie this week. I read it with my 5 year old son Cian, he is in Junior Infants. Kevin’s in a Mood is a cute and funny story with great illustrations. My 5 year old loved the title and was enthusiastic to read the book. He also loved the illustrations and the character Kevin. He thought he looked funny! read more…
Book Review – Wild City
Wild City by Ashwin Chacko is a lovely story all about the adventures of Lily and Tom. Lily and Tim decide to go on day trip to Dublin city. However this is no ordinary day trip. Lily and Tim use their ‘secret superpowers’ to turn some familiar sights and sounds around Dublin into exciting new sights and sounds. read more…
