by admin | Nov 6, 2023 | 1st/2nd, Infants, Phonics
This resource is aimed at infant pupils or SEN pupils at the beginning of work on phonics. It is based on their knowledge of CVC words with medial O. The resource could be used as a teaching tool or alternatively, it could be used as a form of assessment. There are 12...
by admin | Oct 27, 2023 | Book Reviews
“The Climbing Boys” takes place in Dublin in the 1800’s. The main character is Hugh O’Dare. He lives in a poor family and when his dad breaks his arm he has to leave school and work as a climbing boy with his two brothers. Out of nowhere a man and his...
by admin | Oct 26, 2023 | Book Reviews
This is a magical rhyming tale perfectly suited for older children. The illustrations are beautiful and add to the mystery. This was one of the first picture books that felt age appropriate for this class. We read this story over two sessions and the children did not...
by admin | Oct 26, 2023 | Book Reviews
In this book, 10 year olds Grace Ryan and Aaron Collins, who go to ride horses at Rowan Tree Stables, figure out a nature mystery. Grace’s Grandad, Denis, is the owner of Rowan Tree Stables. Grace and Aaron’s favourite ponies are called Nipper and Daisy. Daisy is...
by admin | Oct 24, 2023 | Hallowe'en
This resource could be used as an aid to pupils in middle and senior classes. The word mat contains interesting vocabulary associated with Hallowe’en. It would be especially useful for pupils when completing some written work or creative writing with a...
