I knew the children would have fun today! Naomi’s real visit once again would cause great excitement. Fun things would happen. It’s amazing how much a stimulus a plain old cardboard box can be! But when that is x15 it’s … Continue reading →

Naomi had forwarded me the net cube shape which would be part the activity for this lesson. Naomi had her box made.   It was great to see how well the class were managing with their cutting skills. Three adults were … Continue reading →

It was the day we were exploring precious things and spaces they were kept in.  I realised how precious the relationship I had build up with Naomi was.  It felt a little strange welcoming someone new into our special space. … Continue reading →

Naomi gave the order to use the treasure map again to find if the golden treasure was still where they had placed it. A great buzz was filling every inch of the classroom as they retraced their steps with their … Continue reading →

How could we convey to five and six year olds the notion of preciousness? What is precious to them? How do you look after it? How could they experience taking care of something PRECIOUS or DELICATE? Special things that can … Continue reading →

My favourite session this year! Once again I was having issues with my whiteboard. It was ok though. Getting the class up close to the small computer screen actually added to the close observations we were planning to undertake around … Continue reading →

Again we planned to be busy. We were on the move  for the session. We were prepared already!  The printing  station  already set up in the  temporary  classroom.-  the Primary 3 classroom.                                                                                                                                                   Problems needed to be fixed on my Interactive … Continue reading →

ENTHUSED WELL PLANNED READY TO GO NEW EXCITEMENT FROM THE CLASS TO RECONNECT READY TO EXPLORE NEW THINGS More energy as we waited excitedly for Naomi to join us! The children seem to have a sense of the experience being  … Continue reading →

Naomi arrived up in Belfast to meet her new recruits and cement this new relationship with the Primary 2 class. They were incredibly quiet as she was brought up to our class by our principal. How did she get here? … Continue reading →

I knew what we hoped happen during the lesson  what we needed  was gathered , but we hadn’t chatted the way we usually do. The board still hissing. The children lively. Anxious to get busy and doing! A great activity … Continue reading →