Resources on ‘Curriculum Support’ for a teacher who teaches children in Early Years

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Storybooks about Spring AnimalsThis resource gives lots of suggestions and ideas for using picture books and audio links to explore spring animals across the curricula. (Parents and Teachers; Early Years and Primary)English
Literacy ideas based on 'The Thing About Spring' storybook Comprehension strategies and suggestions, phonological awareness and phonics activities and a choice board based on a picture book for junior end of Primary school. (Parents and Teachers; Early Years, Primary)English
Outdoor Classroom in Spring 12 outdoor activities incorporating many elements of learning in a fun and adventerous way. (Parents and Teachers; Early Years and Primary) English
Meg's Veg - A Spring Sensory Story This story uses all of the senses and can be used with students who learn best through doing (Parents and Teachers; Early Years and Primary)English
Supporting Students with Autism
An overview of web resources to support students with Autism during Covid 19.

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Fruit SaladThis activity is a fun one to try at home - the visual supports will appeal to many students with SEN including children with AutismEnglish
Irish
Summer is here - Picture BooksAn overview of books and activities relating to summer to help with home learning.View/Download
Summertime Boom Chicka BoomSummer Boom chicka boom is a resource adapted from a youtube song that introduces summer vocabulary and objects of reference.View/Download
Summertime Boom Chicka BoomSummer Boom chicka boom is a resource adapted from a youtube song that introduces summer vocabulary and objects of reference.View/Download
Summertime Boom Chicka BoomSummer Boom chicka boom is a resource adapted from a youtube song that introduces summer vocabulary and objects of reference.View/Download
Growing and ChangingWays we are changing as we grow older and bigger.View/Download
Transition Activities: Tips for parents/guardiansAll children, and particularly those with special educational needs need a sense of predictability during periods of transition. Being prepared with transition strategies is key. These strategies may take place before, during, or after the transition.View/Download
Seasonal ChangeWe see changes every year with our four seasonsView/Download
What Time is it Mr Wolf?Yard game for children which develops counting skills.English

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Communication and Keeping in Touch: Suggestions for Students with Complex NeedsSome ideas for keeping in touch with others for students with Complex Needs. Practical activities to support communication development.English
Irish
Family Tree for Younger LearnersMake a simple family tree with pictures of familyEnglish
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Games and Activities to Develop Communication SkillsGames that can be played together at home.English
Irish
Everyday science picture booksAn overview of books and activities relating to science to help with home learning.English
Irish
Let’s make a Lava LampThis is an interesting science activity to try at home. The visuals will support students with ASD and other SEN.English
Irish
Making Magic ColoursScience experiment for young children with ASD.English
Irish
Visual Recipe Interactive DemonstrationsInteractive Tool for parents and teachers of students with GLD / ASDView
Baking and The Sock Puppet AppA guide to using the Sock Puppets App and linking it to BakingEnglish
Irish
Books and Activities Linked to Baking An overview of books and activities relating to gardening to help with home learning.View/Download
Decorating BunsThis activity is a fun one to try at home with younger children - the visual supports will appeal to many children with SEN including children with AutismEnglish
Hot ChocolateThis activity is broken down into a task analysis - the visual supports will appeal to many children with SEN including students with AutismEnglish
Irish
Marshmallow lollipopsThis activity is a fun one to try at home with younger children - the visual supports will appeal to many children with SEN including children with AutismView/Download
Sesame Street School Closure ResourcesAn overview of the resouces developed by Sesame Street to support home learning during COVID 19View/Download
Books and Activities Linked to GardeningAn overview of books and activities relating to gardening to help with home learning.View/Download
Using the “Our Story” app to Support Home Learning with GardeningA guide to using Our Story App for making a story relating to gardening English
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Gardening Cutting and pasting sorting activityThis resource is one that could be printed at home and involves cutting and sorting images into weeds and flowers. English
Gardening Treasure HuntThis resource is one that could be done at home in the garden or in a local park with images of things to find relating to the theme of gardening.English
Irish
Sorting activities for gardeningSorting is a very important skill for children and lots of time is spent developing this skill in school. Here are two simple sorting ideas to try at home which relate to the theme of gardeningEnglish
Irish
Gardening Nature TrailThis trail could be used in the garden or local parkEnglish
Tips on Green Screen use for Remote Teaching
This is a simple how to guide for using a green screen. Teachers an read step by step instructions and see a video from a teacher using this approach to reach out to his students during this time. English
Irish