In this month’s newsletter, discover simple and enjoyable ideas to bring joy to your classroom. Combat the winter blues with engaging activities, create a joyful learning environment, and explore tips for fostering teamwork among your students. If you aren’t on the Mash Mail List, click here!
Let’s dive into some fantastic resources available on Mash.ie that can elevate your teaching lessons:
- Maths Problem of the Day PowerPoint
- Teacher Fatigue Bundle
- Teaching Handwriting Guide
- Caitheamh Aimsire Display Pack and Worksheets.
- Uno – Gaeilge Verbs
Here are five quick and fun teaching ideas for February:
- St. Brigid’s Day Craft:
Celebrate St. Brigid’s Day (February 1st) by engaging students in a creative craft activity. Have them make traditional St. Brigid’s Crosses using materials like straw or pipe cleaners. Discuss the significance of St. Brigid in Irish culture and folklore.
- Valentine’s Day Math Challenge:
Incorporate Valentine’s Day into a fun math activity. Create heart-shaped math problems or puzzles for students to solve. You can tailor the difficulty level, making it an enjoyable and educational Valentine’s Day-themed lesson.
- Irish Folk Tales Reading Corner:
Dive into Irish folklore by setting up a reading corner with books featuring traditional Irish folk tales and legends. Encourage students to explore these stories independently or share them aloud in small groups. This promotes literacy and cultural understanding.
- Weather Watch:
Explore the unpredictable Irish weather in February. Incorporate a weather tracking chart in your classroom, where students can record daily weather observations. Discuss the changes in weather patterns, the importance of weather forecasting, and how it affects daily life.
- Junior Science Experiment:
Rainbows Indoors – Brighten up the classroom on gloomy days by creating indoor rainbows. Use prisms or simple water droplets to demonstrate how rainbows form. Discuss the science behind it and let students experiment with different light sources to create their miniature rainbows.
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