Clara’s Corner August Edition

Welcome to our August Edition of Clara’s Corner!

This month Clara will be reviewing three books, ‘Does a Bear Wash Its Hair’, ‘The Girl and the Mermaid’ & ‘Someone Just Like You’

Don’t forget to use the code ‘CLARA’ at checkout to get 10% off all books included in Clara’s Corner.

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Clara’s Corner June Edition!

Welcome to our June Edition of Clara’s Corner!

This month Clara will be reviewing three books, ‘Night Flight’, ‘Always Carry You With Me’ & ‘There’s a Tiger on the Train’!

Don’t forget to use the code ‘CLARA’ at checkout to get 10% off all books included in Clara’s Corner.

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Get Your Little Ones Ready for Big School!

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As the transition from preschool to primary school approaches, excitement fills the air for both children and their parents. This significant milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter in a child’s educational journey. At ABC School Supplies, we understand the importance of supporting young learners during this  time. That’s why we’ve created the “Prepare for Primary Packs,” a thoughtfully curated collection of essential items designed to equip your little ones with the key skills they need for starting big school.

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Introducing: Clara’s Corner!

Hi everyone!

Welcome to Clara’s Corner. I am so delighted to have been invited by the team in ABC to talk to you every month about one of my biggest passions, children’s literature!

Each month I’m going to review and recommend three gorgeous texts and share some suggestions for extension activities to suit the classroom and some things to try if you’re
reading at home.

Looking forward to sharing lots of great recommendations with you over the coming months.

Happy reading!

Clara

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New Innovative Irish Phonics Programme! 🌈

Fónaic le Fís is an innovative Irish phonics programme empowering young learners to grasp Irish phonetics and master reading and blending skills for a comprehensive language experience.

Fónaic le Fís is a systematic programme aligned with the Primary Language Curriculum and based on modern research on the ‘Science of Reading’ to cover:

  • Phonological Awareness
  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Phonics
  • Reading Skills

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NEW Move Write Handwriting Programme, by Dr. Sinead McCauley Lambe

The Move Write pupil books are developmentally designed to support the introduction of print or cursive handwriting styles, dependent on your learners’ developmental needs.

Each book is accompanied by a FREE Prepare to Write Pupil Book presenting 20 step-by-step drawings that are based on nine geometric shapes from the Beery test of visual integration.

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How It Works – Word Wasp

  • WASP – Word Articulation Spelling & Pronunciation!
    – Basically means the best way to learn literacy; involves listening, hearing, speaking, watching and above all: thinking! Research is clear on this, learning to read and spell should be done in tandem.
  • Tying spelling to speech is an absolute necessity
  • The texts are one to one manuals designed for school
    and/or home use or a mixture of both.
  • Hornet covers from the age of 5 but is also used with older students who have severe problems.
  • Word Wasp covers from age of 7 to 75!
  • Who can coach? – anyone with a moderate ability to read the English language, no training needed!:
    – Parents / Grandparents / private tutors – ANYONE!
  • Each exercise is accompanied by, easy to
    follow, colour coded instructions. 

 

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E.a.R.L. the Coding Robot by Playroom Classroom

Despite having completed some CPD in the area, I’ve had minimal hands-on experience with Coding Robots. It’s one of those things that was on my to-do list for a long time! I had bought some books and resources, which were lying idle, waiting to be used.   I had even bought Botley, the Coding Robot, which my own kids at home had some fun with, but never made it into the classroom.

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