by admin | Mar 30, 2012 | Teaching News
Last year a great Digital Art Week was organised by myself, Simon Lewis (Anseo) and Fred Boss (NCTE) which the kids in my class thoroughly enjoyed. Planning is well advanced for this year’s Digital Art Week which will take place from 23rd – 27th April. The...
by admin | Jan 21, 2012 | 5th/6th, Book Reviews
I recently saw a feature on the RTÉ programme Nationwide on the work of the photographer David Creedon, and especially about one of his latest projects, the photographing of images of a forgotten Ireland, culminating in the publication of his widely acclaimed book,...
by admin | Oct 9, 2011 | Free
The Beautiful House is based around the theme of Egypt. It can be used to integrate history with drama, with the children taking the parts of “embalmers in training” while the teacher is the “lecturer” and teaches them the entire mummification...
by admin | Oct 9, 2011 | Free
This is a mock-up of a Facebook Page. While it could be used to get pupils to write about themselves, the creator says that he gets pupils to fill it in as whatever character they are portraying in a drama lesson – that’s a great idea! Source: Conor Bredin...
by admin | Oct 9, 2011 | Free
Short Powerpoint Presentation showing the 5 steps that go into making a Mummy in the Egyptian Style. This could be used with pupils in groups following the five steps on the slides, incorporating it into a drama lesson. Source: Conor Bredin (.ppt file 1.19MB) Download...
