Verb List (Beir) This set of verbs posters follows the verb “beir” – to catch – which is an irregular verb. The past has the root “rug”, the present has the root “beir” and the future has the root “béar”… eek! As always, please rate these downloads and don’t forget to add your comments. Download … Read more
Thursday, October 9th 2008 is National Tree Day. This year is the Year of the Alder Tree. The Tree Council of Ireland has made lots of worksheets for all primary classes. According to their web site,
“On Thursday 9th of October, 2008 all primary school children in Ireland will leave their school bags at home and spend the day learning about trees in a fun and relaxed environment.”
That’s the first I heard of that! I must change all my lesson plans accordingly 🙂
Verb List (Déan) This set follows the verb “déan” – to make or to do – which is a slightly irregular verb with the past tense taking the form rinne. As always, please rate these downloads and don’t forget to add your comments. Download present tense | Download past tense | Download future tense
Verb List (Feic) After a few requests for resources for older classes, Anseo.net has set about uploading verb list posters as Gaeilge. This set follows the verb “feic” – to see – which is a slightly irregular verb, in that the past tense is “chonaic”. As always, please rate these downloads and don’t forget to … Read more
Verb List (Dúisigh) After a few requests for resources for older classes, Anseo.net provides some handy posters for learning those verbs. This set follows the verb “dúisigh” – to get up – which is a regular verb following the conventions of verbs with a “caol” (or narrow) last vowel. As always, please rate these downloads … Read more
As you’re probably aware, tomorrow is World Teachers’ Day. Now, what genius decided that it would be on a Sunday when most schools in the world are closed? How will I be able to bask in glory when there’s no kids around to celebrate everything I’ve ever done for them? Anyway, if you’re interested in … Read more
Verb List (Ceannaigh) This set of verbs posters follows the verb “ceannaigh” – to buy – which is a regular verb following the conventions of two syllable verbs with a “caol” (or narrow) last vowel. As always, please rate these downloads and don’t forget to add your comments Download present tense | Download past tense … Read more
Part 3 in Kat2’s series about how she discovered Phonics International, an online Synthetic Phonics programme written by Debbie Hepplewhite. For those using Jolly Phonics in their classroom, this programme is worth checking out. In this post, Kat2 talks about meeting Debbie and how she introduced her to this vast and exciting programme. Kat2 also explains how she adopted this programme into her class. The final segment compares Jolly Phonics to Phonics International and explains how the resources can compliment each other.
Verb List (Glan) At last, Anseo.net uploads the second in its series of verb lists in Gaeilge after a few requests for resources for older classes. This set follows the verb “glan” – to clean – which is a regular verb following the conventions of verbs with a “leathan” (or wide/broad) last vowel. As always, … Read more
I suppose I’m asking that question myself. I could buy an eBeam, Mimio or Onfinity Interactive Whiteboard and a cheap projector. Both my classrooms would then have one but over the summer, since my course on IWBs and since meeting representatives from Promethean and Smart and learning of all the advantages and disadvantages of all their products, I think it’s time I took a fresh look at the prices out there now.