Here's a Prezi showing pictures of lots of over 100 words we have learned so far in Irish. See how many you can remember!
Seo Prezi ag taispeáint níos mó na 100 focail ó Naíonáin Shinsireacha. Cé mhéad atá tú in ann a aimsigh?
Thursday 30 January 2014
Tuesday 28 January 2014
The Typewriter by Leroy Anderson
Today in music we were listening to 'The Typewriter' by Leroy Anderson. Some of us weren't too sure what a typewriter was so we watched an animation of the music to see what it was.
Here, you can see a real orchestra playing the piece.
Monday 27 January 2014
Capital Z
Today we learned our last capital letter EVER!
It was capital Z - like for names like Zeeat, Zak and Zane!
The Alphabet Song
Our rhyme for the week is 'The Alphabet Song'.
This is a really important one to help us remember the names of the letters!
Friday 24 January 2014
Bia - Dinnéar
Déan athbhreithniú ar na focail nua a bhaineann le ‘Bia - Dinnéar’.
Revise our new words on the theme ‘Food - Dinner’.
Set 1: Na Focail
Set 2: An maith leat?
Is feidir an cuntas ranga a úsáid nó (níos fearr) cuntas a chruthú duit fein. Má tá cuntas pearsanta agat, cuimhníonn an súiomh na cinn nach bhfuil agat agus déanann tú níos mó cleachtadh orthu.
You can use the class account or (even better) create your own account. If you have a personal account, the site remembers which ones you don’t know and let’s you practise them more.
Cuntas ranga – Class account:
username: seniorinfants@live.co.uk
password: _betns123
Thursday 23 January 2014
Making Balbriggan from Clay
In Visual Art today, we used clay to make a model of Balbriggan.
First of all, we looked at photos of lots of different buildings and workplaces around Balbriggan. We each chose a different building and then we started to make it from clay.
We first made the clay into the correct shape by hitting the sides of the sphere off the table so it was more like a cube or cuboid. Then we moulded any extra features we needed - like the roof. Finally, we used clay tools to add some extra details to the building. We did a fantastic job!
Capital X
Today we learned how to write capital X.
X – A criss and a cross and in case you forgot, where is the treasure? X marks the spot!
Wednesday 22 January 2014
Tricky Words - other and were
Today we learned the tricky words 'other' and 'were'. You can revise them here!
Martin Luther King
Today we were learning all about Martin Luther King.
We read Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport.
We also watched a video about him. We learned a lot.
Capital R
Today we learned how to write capital R.
R - First draw a line and then a rainbow. Add a ramp and you’re ready to go!
Tuesday 21 January 2014
Number Word Rap
In maths today, we were listening to the number words rap from Harry Kindergarden Music. We love these songs!
Keeping the Beat (A Recount!)
Today in music, we were focussing on keeping the beat with instruments.
First we practised by pointing at the pictures showing the beat.
Then we clapped along to the music.
Finally we did it with the instruments.
We enjoy this kind of music class!
Monday 20 January 2014
Senses Stations!
On Thursday, we had stations in science.
We were learning all about our senses so we had 4 different stations focussing on four of our senses - taste, smell, sight and touch (we'll be doing hearing this week!).
Check out some of our photos!
It was a really fun lesson!
Our Little Red Hen Pizzas
Last week, we read the story of the Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza.
This was like the normal story of the Little Red Hen but instead of making bread, she made a pizza instead. It was a really lovely story so we decided to use it as inspiration for our art lesson.
We all got a paper plate and we used lots of different types of materials to create our very own pizza! It was a fun lesson!
Check out our masterpieces here!
Bia
Déan athbhreithniú ar na focail nua a bhaineann le ‘Bia’.
Revise our new words on the theme ‘Food’.
Is feidir an cuntas ranga a úsáid nó (níos fearr) cuntas a chruthú duit fein. Má tá cuntas pearsanta agat, cuimhníonn an súiomh na cinn nach bhfuil agat agus déanann tú níos mó cleachtadh orthu.
You can use the class account or (even better) create your own account. If you have a personal account, the site remembers which ones you don’t know and let’s you practise them more.
Cuntas ranga – Class account:
username: seniorinfants@live.co.uk
password: _betns123
Revise our new words on the theme ‘Food’.
Is feidir an cuntas ranga a úsáid nó (níos fearr) cuntas a chruthú duit fein. Má tá cuntas pearsanta agat, cuimhníonn an súiomh na cinn nach bhfuil agat agus déanann tú níos mó cleachtadh orthu.
You can use the class account or (even better) create your own account. If you have a personal account, the site remembers which ones you don’t know and let’s you practise them more.
Cuntas ranga – Class account:
username: seniorinfants@live.co.uk
password: _betns123
Pirate Body Parts
In stations today, we played a pirate game all about reading parts of the body. It was great fun! If you want to play it again, click on the picture!
Capital Q
Today we learned how to write capital Q!
Q is a crown the queen wants to mend. Add a line when you’re at the end.
Horsey, Horsey
Our nursery rhyme for the week is 'Horsey, Horsey'.
Here's a video showing some of the verses that we'll be learning!
Thursday 16 January 2014
Capital U
Today we learned capital U!
U - U is a cup big enough for four. Curve down and up, then down once more.
Wednesday 15 January 2014
Investigating with our senses!
In Science class today, we did an investigation using our senses. Copernicus had gotten a call from the manager of Tescos saying that people weren’t buying their muesli any more. He wanted us to help him find out why.
We examined the Tesco muesli with all of our senses – how it smelt, looked, sounded, felt and (most importantly!) tasted. Here's what we said...
We thought it was nice but felt we could do a better job!
We used a selection of ingredients to create our very own muesli – bran flakes, oat flakes, flaked almonds, raisins and dried apricot.
We each decided what amount of each ingredient we would use (or none of some in the case of the people who didn’t like raisins!).
We all felt that the muesli we had made ourselves tasted better than the Tesco muesli. We just haven’t decided yet whether or not to give Tesco our fabulous new recipes….. :-)
We examined the Tesco muesli with all of our senses – how it smelt, looked, sounded, felt and (most importantly!) tasted. Here's what we said...
We thought it was nice but felt we could do a better job!
We used a selection of ingredients to create our very own muesli – bran flakes, oat flakes, flaked almonds, raisins and dried apricot.
We each decided what amount of each ingredient we would use (or none of some in the case of the people who didn’t like raisins!).
Monday 13 January 2014
Capital B
Today we learned how to write capital B!
B – Big old B has a tall straight back and two big bellies ’cause he just ate a snack!
Time Games
We have been learning all about time. here are lots of great games to practise the days of the week and also telling the time using a clock.
Have fun!
Friday 10 January 2014
The Opticians
Today we were learning about the opticians for our role play area next week. Eoin mentioned that he had seen an interesting episode of Charlie and Lola where they went to the opticians so Cecelia said she would look for it.
And here it is!
Listen carefully and see if you can learn any words or phrases that you'll be able to use in the role play area! :-)
Capital J
Today we learned how to write capital J.
J - Jack jumps down and then curls up. Jack needs a hat ’cause he likes to dress up!
Wednesday 8 January 2014
Capital W
Today we learned how to write capital W.
W has two pointy waves. Swim in the water if you’re brave!
Little Red Hen
We watched a video today of the Little Red Hen and we looked for differences between this version and the first story we read.
Tuesday 7 January 2014
The Little Red Hen
In history today, we were doing the story of the Little Red Hen. We listened to the story and then sequenced it using picture cards. Sometimes working together with the whole table together can be tricky but we are improving all the time when it comes to group work!
You can watch the story again here!
Flight of the Bumblebee
Today in music we were listening to Flight of the Bumblebee. The music was really fast and swirly - like a bumble bee flying around. We also watched this video of Minnie Mouse conducting this piece. It was funny!
Monday 6 January 2014
Sa Bhaile/Caitheamh Aimsire
Déan athbhreithniú ar na focail nua a bhaineann le ‘Sa Bhaile/Caitheamh Aimsire’.
Revise our new words on the theme ‘In The Home/Pastimes’.
Is feidir an cuntas ranga a úsáid nó (níos fearr) cuntas a chruthú duit fein. Má tá cuntas pearsanta agat, cuimhníonn an súiomh na cinn nach bhfuil agat agus déanann tú níos mó cleachtadh orthu.
You can use the class account or (even better) create your own account. If you have a personal account, the site remembers which ones you don’t know and let’s you practise them more.
Cuntas ranga – Class account:
username: seniorinfants@live.co.uk
password: _betns123
Read-a-Word (Farm Animals)
In stations today, we were practising reading the names of the farm animals we had learned as part of Old MacDonald. You can play this again here!
Time - Days of the Week and Seasons
We have started learning about time in maths. We were learning all about the days of the week and the seasons. Here are two great songs to help you remember these!
Days of the Week
Seasons
Capital V
Today we learned how to write capital V!
V – Slant down first then up like so. This upside-down volcano is ready to blow!
Old MacDonald
Today, we started learning 'Old McDonald Had A Farm'. We knew lots of the animals already and we even thought of some farm animals that weren't in the song! It was great fun!
Welcome Back!
A big welcome back to everyone after a lovely winter break! One term down... two to go... and LOTS of work to do in that time! Hope everyone is well rested and ready for it!
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