Novel ideas for 4th , 5th and 6th Class
Over the past number of years I have taught in numerous schools, settings and class levels. I have always noticed that the use of certain novels are repeated year in…
Time to start thinking about September and returning to school
Hey all, It’s scary to think we’ve passed the half way point of the summer holidays and thoughts of September and returning to school are starting to creep in. Read…
How to write a good lesson plan
As another block of teaching practice or school placement looms this week , here are some tips to help write a great lesson plan. Top tips for writing a great…
5th Class Lesson Plans, Teaching Practice Plans and Resources
Similar to all primary classes, teaching 5th class requires lots of preparation and lesson planning in advance. We know how time consuming and stressful this can be sometimes. To make…
Tips on religion lesson plans, ideas and resources
Religion can be a tricky subject to plan for . This is due to a number of factors. The main one being that most schools follow a religion programme ….
Reasons to teach children about the Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is once again almost upon us. This week I showed the children in my 2nd class the story of the Chinese New Year calendar. They were fascinated…
Teaching Practice tips to help with school placement
Teaching practice and school placements are in full swing this month. Regardless of whether you’re completing your first , second or third placement here are some tips to make it…
Getting ready to start a new year in school!
Hi all, I hope everyone had a great Christmas. Next week I’ll be starting to think about heading back to school on the 7th of January. Lesson Plans has lots…
Christmas Planning
Hey all, How is it possible to even imagine that Saturday is the 1st of December. I don’t know how every year seems to be going faster , or maybe…
Happy Science Week 2018
Science Week 2018 There is just so much happening in schools at the moment with World Kindness Day, Science Week, preparing for Christmas plays and not forgetting Mickey Mouse’s 90th…