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If you want to improve the wellbeing of your students, look no further. This quiz is adapted by the author from the Martin Seligman questionnaire, to make it easier for younger children to use. This will be part of a growing bundle of products. The products will give more insight on each strength. Note that, while Seligman's team has identified 24 strengths, this questionnaire refers to only 22 strengths: prudence and spirituality are left out. Please see my website for more background on this

In time for the hundredth anniversary of the treaty that ended the war. This Irish history product enables the students to learn about the Irish War of Independence experientially. It is process drama, not role play. It focuses on the effects of the war, from 1919 to 1922, on ordinary people. Additional information is supplied in powerpoint form to give background to the period. This research lists sources at the end. Information is included on people's clothing, way of life, travel, etc. This i

Do your students need to improve recall of multiplication and division facts? Then this product is for you. This program will enable your students to develop speed and accuracy in recall of multiplication and division. No more endless filling in of worksheets: the student can clearly see the end goal here: they self-monitor their own progress and see where gaps in learning occur. The vast majority of students make significant progress with this programme. Please note: this is not a programme to

This social story was designed for students who have difficulty accepting losing games or even winning games graciously. As we know, this social skill is vital for friendship and for a sense of wellbeing. The story has about 130 words, so it is aimed at children who have a basic level of literacy. There is a copy of the document in Word so the teacher can edit to suit. The sentences in this story comprise descriptive, perspective, directive and affirmative sentences.

This pack contains two drama lessons for St Brigid's Day, each about 40 minutes long. the resource straddles history drama and Irish religious history, as Brigid was a very significant saint from ancient Ireland. The drama plot is loosely based around the story of Brigid requesting land from the king for her monastery, but the children are encouraged to make their own endings. Why do the women want land? How can they convince the king to let them have land? These are all question the children

This is a bundle of three resources on decimals. The resources are available both on Seesaw™ and Google™ Slides. This is a very comprehensive resource and will cover all your learning needs in tenths/decimals for distance learning. The tasks encompass knowledge and understanding of decimals in tenths: comparision with fractions, ordering, rounding and placing on number lines. It is a truly comprehensive bundle. Enjoy.

This Christmas drama product consists of 2 lessons, about 45 minutes each: the figurines have to decide which of them will be on the top of the Christmas tree. It is suitable for most age groups 5 - 12, but the teacher might even have to adapt it for the younger children. Not suitable for distance learning. Ideal for in-class work, particularly for those who are not able to have a Christmas concert this year.

This product (Teaching Gratitude for Wellbeing) will enhance your students' strengths. And your own! It consists of a story - to demonstrate, explaining and initiate discussion about gratitude. This is followed by suggestions for exercises for home and for school. There is quite a variety there, and the students will have great fun. The product also includes research and sources which have informed this resource. Suitable for distance learning. Available in Powerpoint, pdf and Easel. Good luck

This end of year activity engages all students in word activities, promoting broad learning and lateral thinking. It is fun for all and a great learning experience too. These word quizzes will test students and teachers alike. Answers included. This activity is available in Powerpoint and can be used in a 'Share Screen' activity for those working from home.

Covering Irish history, this recount is r eady for International Women's Day and St Patrick's Day. Kathleen Lynn was an Irish humanitarian and activist. The comprehension strategies include: Drawing Conclusions Determining Importance Inference, Making Connections

A biography of an Irishwoman who risked her life helping separated children, firstly in the Spanish Civil War, and later protecting Jewish children in the south of France, an even more dangerous activity. She is the only Irish person to be awarded the Israeli distinction of Righteous Among the Nations. The product consists of a one page biography, followed by 9 questions, categorized according to the comprehension strategy involved.

This end of year activity has a wealth of summer playground ideas. You students will jsut want to play them over and over. Lots of old favourites. And new favourites too.

This is a collection of eight games, ideal for younger children, which can be played anywhere. Your class will love them and ask for them to be repeated again and again.

This story of an elf and a little girl is an ideal one for the last few days of school before the break. It's a cute story, with lovely graphics, and your students will find the creative activities entertaining and engaging. The product consists of the printed story and activities in addition to a video which you can share with your students.

When you download this digital resource, you have the choice of two formats: the pack contains the Google slides activity and a link to the preloaded Seesaw activity. The task consists of a title slide and 3 activity slides, containing 8 number lines. The student is required to place the number in the right place or to identify the marked number. The numbers given are to one decimal place only, and the intervals on the number lines vary. The decimals are to one decimal place only, and the number

When you download this digital resource, you have the choice of two formats: the pack contains the Google slides activity and a link to the preloaded Seesaw™ activity. The task consists of a title slide and 4 activity slides. Two slides require the student to - round decimals to the nearest whole number. Another slide requires the student to - arrange the decimals in order of size And the final slide requires the student to - match fifths with corresponding decimals There is also aa video

Covering Irish history and science history, this product is ideal for close reading and information comprehension piece. Belonging to the genres biography and recount, it is particularly related to Carlow. Available in Digital format (Seesaw™ and Google Slides™) and traditional. It addresses modern applications of old work and suggests crafts. It addressess the comprehension strategies of making predictions, making connections, inference, drawing conclusion.

Covering Irish history and black history, this reading comprehension consists of 2 A4 pages, about 700 words, followed by questions addressing strategies such as retrieving information, determining importance, making connections. Sourced from Douglass's own writings, it includes some surprising information about his connection with Ireland and Irish activists. It is available in four different forms: traditional downloads in pdf, Google Drive, Easel and Seesaw.

This product enables active learning when learning time. Specifically it is an activity for children who are beginning to learn how to match digital and analogue time - a task which can be quite for some. It consists of cards with times written on them and the child has to match them appropriately. A stopwatch can be used to add to the fun. The activity is probably best done in pairs, and is particularly helpful for children with special educational needs. This has been used in my class s

This St Patrick's Day drama activity is centred around the legends pertaining to Patrick, which I have sourced from different places. There is also some information on what we know about the historical figure of St Patrick. (Spoiler alert: we know very little for sure). The pack consists of an outline of one class and a pack of A6 cards, with each page containing a legend for the children to improvise. It is differentiated for younger children by repeating some of the best known legends in a san