I came across this blog from form 4' at the junior school in St. Mary's College, Rathmines. It's an interesting one as it is shared between this school and another in Spain.
It's clear that both teachers and classes put lots of work into this group blog. It's great to see lots of PowerPoints made by the children featured on this site. Some of my favourites are the "get well soon" messages to one of the pupils.
There are also PowerPoint presentations that the children made on topics they have covered in class that would be of interest to pupils in Spain. This is a great way for children to use their IT skills and for their teacher to assess their learning in an enjoyable manner.
I love how this blog has a mix of cultures with both classes describing their schools, their interests and their school trips. It's a brilliant way for children to learn about another country and to think more about their own culture.
Welcome to the third post in the "Class Blog Spotlight" series. In these, I'm highlighting some noteworthy class blogs. Today, it's Paula at Belmayne Educate Together N.S. in Dublin. Paula teaches Junior Infants and uses this blog really effectively for sharing the children's learning.
The thing that stands out most for me are the posts filed under the category "Notes to Parents." I think this is a great way for a teacher to link learning with those at home. In this category, you'll find notes about school events but also information and tips for parents (e.g. the 3 "p"s of writing, wordbags).
The blog also contains photographs of the children engaged in class activities. It is clear from these that they are learning in a fun and interactive manner (I really love the Michelangelo style art lesson!). There are some beautiful and creative photos of displays. If you are teaching in an Educate Together school, it's definitely worth having a look at Paula's clear and well-presented Ethics board displays.
Welcome to the second part of my "Class Blog Spotlight" series. Today, I'd like you to put your hands together for the wonderful Miss Ward and her first class in Celbridge, Co. Kildare.
At first glance, this blog jumps out as being bright, colourful and well-laid out. The blog posts detail lessons that show the clear creativity and talent of their teacher. There are some lovely photographs of displays and of the children doing hands-on activities. What stood out the most for me from this blog are the videos that give an insight into some of their class performances. I particularly like the video of An Haka Gaelach and the Goldilocks and the Three Bears-themed compositions for music.
If you teach a junior primary school class, just a quick scan through this blog will give you a host of ideas and no doubt drench you with inspiration! Well done, Miss Ward!
"Class Blog Spotlight" is a new feature where I'll be blogging about class blogs that I think are worth checking out.
First in line is Mr. Denis Moynihan's 4th/5th class at Greenlanes N.S. in Clontarf, Dublin. This blog has pictures of some beautiful, well-thought out displays and fun revision games for the children to play, for example Sum Sense and The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits (below). It's a relatively new blog, having started in January of this year. It's looking very good so far!
One post that stood out to me (especially seeing as I currently teach children around the same age) is the "Descriptive Writing" post. The children began by sticking photographs onto paper and extending the pictures. They then wrote descriptive pieces about their partner's extended picture. Have a look at this picture on the left to see the results!
