In this video, Ms. Gleeson, Prefab 2 class teacher, demonstrates how pupils might explore the scent and touch of the day at home. It also shows Canaan-Barrie signs for days of the week. If your child has a Big Mack electronic recorder or similar at home, they can try pressing to indicate “more”
Ms. Gleeson, teacher in Prefab 2, shows in this video how to set up a DIY sensory corner at home, made from cushions, fabrics, an exercise mat and some fairy lights. A lovely space for pupils to enjoy tac pac, visual stimulation, massage or other calming activities. If your child has a jellybean s
Here are some educational websites for children. Some usually involve a paid licence but are offering free home use during the COVID 19 school closure. If you sign up, please note carefully when the free offer expires. A few of the websites are always free. Enjoy!
Click on the link below to view or download lots of lovely Music activity ideas from our Music Therapist, Bill Ahessy. https://stjosephsprimaryvi.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Music-at-Home-Development-Bonding-Learning.pdf
Click on the links below for lots of ideas for School Closure/ Easter activities put together by Class teacher Mary Ellen Gleeson. Suitable for children with VI and complex needs. ME_ School Closure Acivities_ 03.20 (2)
Hello from Ms. McMahon’s class in St. Joseph’s Primary VI, Room 6! ESB Science Blast is a non-competitive programme for 3rd-6th Class primary school students. We took part in Science Blast this year, for the second time. We really enjoyed our research and presenting our project at the RD
In Ms. Clifford and Ms Knightly’s class, we have been learning lots this term. Our favourite Aistear theme has been ‘Doctor’s Surgery’. It was great to dress up and act out all the different roles. Here are some pictures of the other things we love to do in our class- Maths t
Christmas preparation in Ms. Tolan’s class included setting up our class crib. At the school, some of us attended the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Fr. Flynn, our Chaplain. We made decorations and heard about some Christmas customs in Ireland, Poland, France and Australia. Conor and E
This year Room 6 decorated our classroom using Christmas origami decorations. We followed simple steps to create the decorations. The more we practised the quicker we got! We are now experts at origami decorations! Each of us made beautiful snowflake decorations We also enjoyed taking part in the Ca