This product contains a fortnightly plan for Senior Infants (also suitable for Junior Infants) that was created for school placement 2 while studying with Hibernia College. It includes an overview and brief lesson plans for English, Maths, Gaeilge, Aistear, Drama, P.E, Visual Art, SPHE and Music based on the theme of food (the supermarket and the restaurant). The English lessons are based on a book called ‘The Doughnut of Doom’ by Elys Dolan. The maths topic is number, with a focus on the number 7. The Gaeilge topics are An t-Ollmhargadh and An Siopa Éadaí. 26 pages long. PDF, ODT, DOC formats.

Use this SPHE lesson with the senior classes to explore health and wellbeing. It includes a circle time activity and a role play activity. The presentation provides information about how students can look after their own wellbeing. The scenario cards give students an opportunity to put this new information in context and to provide their opinions on what the characters can do to improve their wellbeing. This SPHE lesson includes: Detailed lesson plan Colourful and engaging presentation Scenario cards Product is 15 pages in length.

This pack contains a week of English work for the Senior classes. It includes information about procedural writing, an example of Halloween themed procedural writing, activities based on the example and the necessary templates for students to plan their own writing and write their finished product. The pack is 13 pages in total. The pack contains the following: “What is procedural writing” display poster. Procedural writing checklist for students. An example of procedural writing “How to carve a pumpkin”. Comprehension questions based on the example. “Spooky Synonyms” worksheet. This is a differentiated fill in the blanks activity based on the example. One worksheet has the first letter of each word to prompt students while the other does not. Answers for the “Spooky Synonyms” activity. Storyboard template for students to plan their procedural writing. Blank mind map template. Useful vocabulary for procedural writing (linking words, action verbs, adverbs) Procedural writing, writing frame/template.

These posters are perfect to encourage Gaeilge Neamhfhoirmiúil in your classroom throughout the day. I first created these posters for school placement and I used them to remind myself to be using Gaeilge throughout the school day. There are more than 25 phrases as Gaeilge as well as some blank speech bubbles for you to edit yourself. Number of pages: 18 Format: PDF

Pedagogy 1 Assignment (Hibernia College). Achieved 1st Class Honours Grade. 64 Pages Long. This can be used to guide you while you complete Ped 1 or you can use the lesson plans included in your own classroom. Includes: Lesson plans for Drama, P.E, Visual Art and Music based on ‘The BFG’ for 5th Class. Three Visual Art lesson plans based on the work of Jack B Yeats for 6th Class. Three Drama lesson plans based on ‘A Sick Day for Amos McGee’ by Philip C. Stead for 1st Class. Lesson plans for Music, Drama, Visual Art and P.E based on ‘Jack’s Garden’ by Henry Cole for 2nd Class. Essays (including references): ‘Dyspraxia’ ‘Arts education’ ‘Assessments for the arts subjects’

This product contains some times table raps that were written by my class. It can be used to inspire children to write their own rap. It can also be used as a fun way to recite the times tables. It includes a different rap for each of these times tables: x2, x4, x5, x6, x8, x10, x12. It is 13 pages long.

This product includes a week of very detailed lesson plans based on the topic of data for 5th and 6th class. It is 15 pages in length.

Use this document to communicate with parents daily regarding their child’s mood, learning and overall attitude whole at school. This can be printed out and made into a booklet or used as an individual document when required.

Use these colourful dividers to organise your school placement or planning folder. Product contains dividers for: observation notes class list pupil profiles classroom management timetable lesson plans today’s lesson plans previous lesson plans short term plans long term plans fortnightly plans cuntas míosúil assessment english maths gaeilge history geography science SPHE music drama visual art P.E Religion Reflections Number of pages: 27 Format: PDF

Here are 16 lesson plans that I used for school placement with Senior Infants (also suitable for use with Junior Infants) based on the theme of The Restaurant. The pack includes: Gaeilge x5 (siopa éadaí) English x5 (book: “The Doughnut of Doom”) SPHE x2 (we need food to grow, balanced diet) Visual Art (draw food monster) Drama x2 (role play based on “The Doughnut of Doom”) P.E x2 (sending, traveling, recieving) I have other lesson plan packs available in my store from this placement if you are interested. I hope it’s helpful! Format: PDF & Word doc Number of pages: 48

Here are 15 lesson plans that I used for school placement with Senior Infants (also suitable for use with Junior Infants) based on the theme of My Lunch Box. The pack includes: Gaeilge x5 (Mo Bhosca Lóin) Maths x5 (Pattern) SPHE (Food comes from plants and animals) Music (Singing) Drama (Mime) P.E x2 (Throwing) I have other lesson plan packs available in my store from this placement if you are interested. I hope it’s helpful! Format: PDF & Word doc Number of pages: 44

This product contains a fortnightly plan for Senior Infants (also suitable for Junior Infants) that was created for school placement 2 while studying with Hibernia College. *Please also see ‘School Placement Scéim Coicíse 1 for Infants (Theme Food)’ It includes an overview and brief lesson plans for English, Maths, Gaeilge, Aistear, Drama, P.E, Visual Art, SPHE and Music based on the theme of food at home (my lunch box and the kitchen). The English lessons are based on a book called ‘I will not ever NEVER eat a tomoto’ by Lauren Child. The maths topics are pattern and 2D shapes. The Gaeilge topics is An Bosca Lóin. 32 pages long. PDF, ODT, DOC formats.

Here are 16 lesson plans that I used for school placement with Senior Infants (also suitable for use with Junior Infants) based on the theme of My Kitchen. The pack includes: English lesson plans x5 (using the book ‘I will not ever NEVER eat a tomato’ by Lauren Child) Maths lesson plans x5 (2D shapes) Aistear week plan (My Kitchen) Drama lesson plan (using the book ‘I will not ever NEVER eat a tomato’ by Lauren Child) Visual Art lesson plan x2 (Pumpkin art) Religion lesson plan x2 (Jesus Feeds Five Thousand Parable) I have other lesson plan packs available in my store from this placement if you are interested. I hope it’s helpful!

This product is a recount writing pack based on St. Patrick’s Day. It is suitable for 1st & 2nd class but could also be used with 3rd class students who are struggling with recount writing. It includes the following: What is recount writing? (think/pair share & explanation) Example of recount writing (discuss features of recount writing) What to include in my recount writing St. Patricks day photos for oral language discussion Planning template for recount writing Useful vocabulary Blank writing template Number of pages: 9 Format: PDF

This resource is perfect for integrating Gaeilge and Music, as a transition activity, warm up or school assembly performance. A fantastic whole class performance idea for Seachtain na Gaeilge.

This product includes one week of very detailed Religion lesson plans based on the theme “The Life of Jesus” for Junior and Senior infants. The plans incorporate the Grow in Love programme. Number of pages: 14 Format: PDF

This product includes one week of very detailed Religion lesson plans based on the theme “Our Church” theme for 3rd & 4th Class. The plans incorporate the Grow in Love programme. Number of pages: 11 Format: PDF

Use this self assessment pack to empower your learners. Pack includes learning logs, talk partners, rubrics and KWL charts for different class levels. Useful for the conclusion of lessons. Can be used for any subject. 10 pages in length.

Pedagogy 4 Assignment (Hibernia College). Achieved 1st Class Honours Grade. 57 Pages Long. This can be used to guide you while you complete Ped 4 or you can use the lesson plans and resources included in your own classroom. Includes: Lesson Plans: History x2, Geography x2, Science x2 lesson plans based on ‘The Tiny Seed’ by Eric Carle for for Senior Infants. Science, History, Geography lesson plans for based on topic of Magnetism and Electricity for 6th Class. Resources: Tree Trail for 1st Class. Electricity handout. Essays (including references): Tree Trail Intended Learning Outcomes reflection. ‘Using Play in the Primary Classroom’. ‘Inquiry Based Learning’. ‘Strategies for Developing Social, Scientific and Development Education’.

Pedagogy 3 Assignment (Hibernia College). Achieved 1st Class Honours Grade. 63 Pages Long. This can be used to guide you while you complete Ped 3 or you can use the lesson plans and resources included in your own classroom. Includes: One week of Religion lesson plans based on the theme ‘Our Church’ for 4th Class. One week of Religion lesson plans based on the theme ‘The Life of Jesus’ for Senior Infants. One week of Play/Aistear plan based on theme ‘Holidays’ for Senior Infants. SPHE Resources and Rationale Document. SPHE Resources ‘Character, Setting, Problem’ cards. Healthy Eating Loop Card Game. Scenario Cards for Role Play. Essays (including references): ‘How approaches to theology can influence primary school teaching’. ‘Does the SPHE Curriculum Foster Self-Worth in Students’. ‘The Role of Play in the Infant Classroom.’