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.

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 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 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 product can be used to create a colourful Halloween display in your classroom. It can also be used during literacy lessons, as a prompt during speaking and written tasks. The product consists of 32 words (nouns and verbs) which are related to Halloween. You can easily cut these cards out for class activities or simple hang them in your classroom to add a spooky mood to the room. 21 pages in total.

Encourage your learners to write spooky stories using this ‘roll the dice’ story starter prompt sheet. Product also includes some useful vocabulary to help students as they write. This is perfect for reluctant writers and those who struggle to come up with ideas. Students can use the prompt sheet individually in pairs. It can be used to create oral stories as a transition activity, warm up or as a stand alone lesson. Students roll the dice to determine the story opener, main character, setting and an object which they must include in their story. This activity encourages creative thinking and is a fun way to develop the skill of writing. Product is 2 pages in length.

This product contains a week of very detailed English lesson plans for 1st & 2nd Class based on the theme of the jungle. Four of the lessons focus on the book “Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth” by Jarvis and one lesson is based on the poem “If you ever meet an elephant” by Kenn Nesbitt. Number of pages: 14 Format: PDF

These are the long term plans that I used for my DIP for term 2 in 2nd Class. It includes English, Maths, Gaeilge, Science, History, Geography, SPHE, Visual Art, Music, Drama and P.E. You could use this for your own planning folder or to give you an idea of what is expected as an NQT during induction. Hope it helps! Number of pages: 44 Format: PDF

These are the long term plans that I used for my DIP for term 1 in 2nd Class. It includes English, Maths, Gaeilge, Science, History, Geography, SPHE, Visual Art, Music, Drama and P.E. You could use this for your own planning folder or to give you an idea of what is expected as an NQT during induction. Hope it helps! Number of pages: 34 Format: PDF

This product includes a detailed lesson plan for EAL learners on the 5 senses. The lesson could also be used for junior classes. Product includes a worksheet which can be completed as part of the lesson. 2 pages in total.