NQT PACK - 3RD CLASS Price:€65.00€129.70Quantity: I posted a photo of this NQT Pack on Instagram last week and had a few questions .  Books included in the pack are: Science: A STEM Approach - Teaching Writing Strategies - Bright Stars Quizzes - Problem-solving Strategies and Skills: Statistics and Chance - Problem-solving Strategies and Skills: Measurement and Geometry - Problem-solving Strategies and Skills: Number […]

Maths stations is a lovely way to involve your class in active , hands on maths activities. Maths stations work best if you have at least one other adult in the room, so it may be a good way to use your in class support if you have any. Remember only use stations after direct […]

Please don't go into your classroom in August! Or at least in early August. I am the biggest nerd I know and even I don't do that. But if you are starting in September with your first ever class and first ever classroom, then I know the excitement and fun involved with setting up your […]

I have to say, this has been the best summer yet so far. My little companion Lara makes every day such fun. She is just over a year now and is really engaging and cute! When I think back to the stress of a new born baby from last summer I feel stressed all over […]

I have only done two summer courses so far, normally I would do three if not more! I am just so busy this summer I don't think realistically I will get another one done. I am choosing to write this review for Anokha learning because it is a course which I actually felt engaged with […]

The Letter of Application: Some schools request a letter of application along with the application form. While it is extra work completing it, it is also a great opportunity for you to show case more of your talents that may not fit in the standard application form. Here is what I feel should be included […]

This is an extract from my NQT guidebook which I will be uploading tomorrow night to the blog. Time management is the biggest issue for NQTs. There is just never enough time! Here are some time management suggestions! Manage your time Organise a routine for the start of the day, after breaks, end of the […]

MINDFULNESS SCHOOLS IRELAND offers training workshops for teachers/caregivers/parents in mindfulness and social and emotional learning.  Teaching proactive and preventative measures for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing. This training offers a personal journey of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationships. We are currently on tour! Bringing our two-day workshop to Waterford, Galway, Athlone, Limerick, Dublin and […]

Hi everyone and welcome to my new website! I hope you find it easy to navigate and use! A huge thank you to my website designer Craig Kearney for working his magic once again. So, as you know I released my second publication and my first Ebook 'A Guide to Primary School Interviews' back in […]

We have all probably seen Foodoppi’s lovely recipes in the INTO magazine each month over the last couple of year or even spotted their nationwide STEM campaign with Avonmore & SuperMilk ‘Super Science Experiment’ in our schools this year. I have teamed up with Aisling and Louise to get them to tell you a little […]

Prior to having Lara and becoming a mother, I had very little balance in my life. I spent so much time on school stuff and my blog! It probably wasn't healthy and definitely not sustainable! I was so used to just having an idea pop into my head and sitting down on my laptop whenever […]

Hello everyone! I had a lot of questions this evening about applying for Hibernia and other post grad courses. I will answer them here instead of on instagram as I prefer typing on a laptop than on my phone! The most important thing is to write an excellent application and to know it inside out-in […]

Hello teachers! Another day, another review! I hope these are helping you decide on schemes- it is such a big commitment! English is my favourite subject to teach and literacy is my passion- so I decided to have a look at Let's Talk Literacy today. So, the details are below. The workbooks are quite substantial […]

I have had so many queries about the panel. I never had to use my panel rights as I got a permanent job before I actually had any panel rights as it was clear, but I found this information on the INTO website and the Education.ie page. The Supplementary Panel is used to make appointments […]

Explore with Me available from Junior Infants to Second Class is a new SESE programme by EDCO. EDCO asked me to review this new programme and after having first and second class for two years without any set SESE programme, I was interested to see what this involved. I usually just gather SESE resources myself, […]

Sounds like Phonics is a brand new phonics programme from CJ Fallon. We had some samples delivered to our school for the infant teacher so I decided to have a look and let you know what I think! I will just give an overview first of what is included and then my own personal opinion […]

This was the review I enjoyed writing the most because it is a programme I feel is desperately needed for the senior classes. I have sample readers for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class and having taught all these classes, I would happily use this programme. As you know I am not always a fan […]

I have been pouring over the new oral language Engish scheme from CJ Fallon called 'Rainbow'.  We are planning on changing schemes this year and upgrading from good old Winchilla and Globby *(THANK GOD!!) We has a staff meeting and had a look through the various programmes now available. So I thought I would share […]