Mathstick Puzzles Skill: problem solving, observation, spatial awareness Resources: templates, matchsticks, toothpicks, straws (or a selection of any sticks of equal length) Activity: Matchstick problems are a great way to develop spatial awareness and problem-solving skills. Click on the different images to see the puzzles in more detail. You can also download the [...]
Maths Week 2023 Posters Posters for Junior Primary Senior Primary Junior Secondary Senior Secondary Have been sent to all schools on the island. Click on the image to download a digital copy of the poster. Click on the button below the poster to see the activities related to it. English [...]
Maths Week 2023 Posters Posters for Junior Primary Senior Primary Junior Secondary Senior Secondary Have been sent to all schools on the island. Click on the image to download a digital copy of the poster. Click on the button below the poster to see the activities related to it. Gaeilge [...]
Maths Week 2022 Posters English Junior Primary Senior Primary Junior Secondary (NI) Junior Secondary (ROI) Senior Secondary Maths Week Poster Gaeilge Bunscoil Shóisearach Bunscoil Uachtarach Meanscoil Shóisearach (Tuaisceart) Meanscoil Shóisearach (Deisceart) Meanscoil Uachtarach Postaer Ginearálta [...]
Maths Week 2022 Posters Gaeilge Bunscoil Shóisearach Bunscoil Uachtarach Meanscoil Shóisearach (Tuaisceart) Meanscoil Shóisearach (Deisceart) Meanscoil Uachtarach Postaer Ginearálta
Create a digital animation Description Create your unique digital animation with a vintage look using pixel art. The kind of style you can see in Minecraft or vintage 2D games. Materials Piskel app website: https://www.piskelapp.com/ Paper and pen (optional) Instructions Go to https://www.piskelapp.com/ Click the button “Create sprite” (you do [...]
Christmas Orchestra Description Ready to warm every heart in your house with a little bit of music? Collect as many simple/waste materials you can find around you and read the instructions below for inspiration. Materials Simple waste material Rubber bands Rice/tiny pasta Markers Scissors Instructions Now it’s your turn! Use [...]
Santa’s Path Description Print out our templates and help Santa find his way to every child’s house! Materials Templates: Santa’s one (primary) Icosian one (secondary) Markers or thread Pencil Instructions Can you lead Santa through the graph drawing a closed path? There are different options, how many paths can you [...]
Pop-up Comet Description Create your own Comet pop-up card to wish everyone a special Merry Christmas this year. Materials Paper Scissors Glue Markers Instructions Draw and cut a star shape. Cut two strips of paper. Glue them together to form a right angle. Then start folding them one over the [...]
Christmas Carols with Scratch Description With Scratch you can create your personal interactive animation. With this activity you will learn how to add sounds and music. Materials Pc/tablet Internet connection Website: scratch.mit.edu LINK Instructions When you first land on scratch.mit.edu you can create an account if you’d like to join [...]
