Maths Challenge This is a great activity to help children learn their 2D and 3D shapes. It’s the same as the headband game but with shapes. How many questions will you use to guess the mystery shape? Follow the link for full instructions. https://www.mathsweek.ie/2019/maths-at-home-activities/#activity34Geometryyesnogame
Julia Donaldson Calling all Julia Donaldson fans! Julia Donaldson and Friends are live every week with one of her books. There is reading, singing and illustrating. You will find her on the Gruffalo Facebook page every Thursday at 4pm.
Maths Challenge This is a great activity to help children learn their 2D and 3D shapes. It’s the same as the headband game but with shapes. How many questions will you use to guess the mystery shape? Follow the link for full instructions. https://www.mathsweek.ie/2019/maths-at-home-activities/#activity34Geometryyesnogame
Heritage in Schools Competition The following is an email from The Heritage Council. They have a really interesting site for anyone interested in nature and the environment. They are also running a competition but the closing date is June 2nd so you only have a week if you are interested. Good luck!! The Heritage Council, … Read more
Heritage in Schools Competition The following is an email from The Heritage Council. They have a really interesting site for anyone interested in nature and the environment. They are also running a competition but the closing date is June 2nd so you only have a week if you are interested. Good luck!! The Heritage Council, … Read more
Maths challenge-Become a magician Maths and magic are more closely linked than you may think. Why not learn some magic tricks and entertain your household. Follow the link below for a good starting point. Just remember- a good magician never reveals their secrets! https://www.mathsweek.ie/2017/puzzles/the-magic-of-maths-2013-become-a-maths-magician
Maths challenge-Become a magician Maths and magic are more closely linked than you may think. Why not learn some magic tricks and entertain your household. Follow the link below for a good starting point. Just remember- a good magician never reveals their secrets! https://www.mathsweek.ie/2017/puzzles/the-magic-of-maths-2013-become-a-maths-magician
Maths Challenge-Quadrant Sampling This activity will have students apply their maths skills of measure and statistics to monitor biodiversity (the variety of life around us). This activity is more suited for older children but you could simplify it for younger kids by using a hula hoop and throwing it down randomly in the garden. Find … Read more
Maths Challenge-Quadrant Sampling This activity will have students apply their maths skills of measure and statistics to monitor biodiversity (the variety of life around us). This activity is more suited for older children but you could simplify it for younger kids by using a hula hoop and throwing it down randomly in the garden. Find … Read more
Cork County Library Cork County Library are asking people to share a story, poem or photo that encapsulates 2020, life in lockdown during the COVID-19 crisis. This is not a competition, submitted pieces will be stored in an archive in the Local Studies Department as a resource for future historians. The closing date is June … Read more