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I really like the idea of using the Speechify tool to incorporate the Irish language also- great tip!
Digital Tool: Diffit
Class Level: Junior and Senior Infants
Literacy focus
I would use Diffit in an SET/EAL setting to introduce and develop vocabulary for newcomer children. The image creator instantly creates inclusion for these children as they can relate to images and videos. Also the option to include other languages can instantly include these children by generating activities in their own languages
Magic School AI
Class Level- Junior Infants
Literacy Focus
I would use a combination of tools from Magic School AI to create an inclusive space for literacy- creating social stories, vocabulary list generator and choice boards.
Wordclouds
Class level- Junior and Senior Infants
Literacy Focus
I would use wordclouds to create topic shapes, CVC word shapes, tricky word shapes with my students- then using Magic School AI we could translate alot of the words into the students first language.
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Class Level: Junior Infants
Top Three for Numeracy
Ready, Set, Go Maths: The activities in this programme are so practical and engaging. The resources required are easily gathered, as in not a huge amount of investment needed from the school. Children can work in groups, pairs or individually depending on the classroom context. I would use this resource for team-teaching in Junior Infants.
Oide Resources- Micro Maths– open ended tasks- as well as being a useful resource, these tasks are also a useful assessment tool for some children, figuring out their understanding and rationale behind different topics. Also the Always, sometimes, never activities are an effective consolidation and revision tool. I would use both resources as part of my assessment at the end of a unit of work.
Khan Academy Kids is an amazing free resource which can be used successfully in whole class and SET settings. Its colourful, engaging and also provides assessment information on the different topics.I would use this resource as a learning centre activity during numeracy stations.
This resource is a very practical and useful tool for Infant classes. The worksheets have pictures which make the content more accessible for all students.
Class level: Junior Infants
AI Tool chosen: Magic School AI
Literacy Area focus: Developing CVC blending skills
Resource created: CVC blending skills Week Unit Plan
Day 1: Introduction to CVC Words
Objective:
Students will recognize and pronounce CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) sounds.Suggested Assessment:
Observe students as they identify CVC words from picture cards.Key Points:
Introduce the CVC structure using examples (e.g., cat, sat, mat).
Use picture cards to help students visualize the words.
Encourage students to say the sounds aloud and blend them together.Day 2: Sound Blending Activities
Objective:
Students will blend individual sounds to read CVC words.Suggested Assessment:
Conduct a quick oral blending test with 3-5 CVC words.Key Points:
Use a blending board or sound boxes to demonstrate blending.
Provide guided practice using simple CVC words.
Incorporate movement by having students clap for each sound before blending.Day 3: Sound Blending Activities
Objective:
Students will blend individual sounds to read CVC words.Suggested Assessment:
Conduct a quick oral blending test with 3-5 CVC words.Key Points:
Use a blending board or sound boxes to demonstrate blending.
Provide guided practice using simple CVC words.
Incorporate movement by having students clap for each sound before blending.Day 4: Writing CVC Words
Objective:
Students will write CVC words from dictation.Suggested Assessment:
Review students’ written CVC words for accuracy.Key Points:
Dictate a list of simple CVC words to the students.
Use a word wall to support spelling.
Encourage students to sound out each letter as they write.Day 5: CVC Word Review and Assessment
Objective:
Students will demonstrate their blending skills through a final assessment.Suggested Assessment:
Administer a CVC word assessment where students read a list of CVC words.Key Points:
Review all CVC words learned during the week.
Provide a comfortable setting for the assessment.
Celebrate successes and areas for improvement.Culminating Activities Suggestions
CVC Word Art: Students create a poster illustrating their favorite CVC words with corresponding pictures.
CVC Word Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt where students find objects around the classroom that represent CVC words.
CVC Word Book: Compile students’ written CVC words into a class book that they can share with families.Hi Amy,
You are right about the collaboration between class teacher, EAL and SET. I feel like this is so vital for literacy/numeracy stations to be effective and having everyone on the same page. I like your idea of using the digital resources here as well.
I feel like we have all been applying the UDL framework in our schools through our differentiation, inclusion and flexibility. This is vital to ensure a functioning, efficient and happy school for staff and students.
Collaboration and trying out new approaches is vital here. We have been using learning centres in our classes for the past number of years. I feel they are so important in allowing the children to be creative, show initiative and also for us as teachers we see different sides of their personalities through child led play, using technology and collaborating with others.
As they are a relatively new approach it can be difficult to get people to try them out and this can create challenges but they are so beneficial and worthwhile.
Hi Gillian
Yes, Talk Boost is a really interesting programme. There is an Early Talk Boost aimed at 3/4 year olds and then one for 4-7 year olds and 7+. There is a tracker provided for assessment which is very detailed, we used the British Picture Vocabulary Scale as our pre and post testing as it was alot quicker- we had over 100 pupils to test. I used the tracker to test my SET pupils later in the year.
After reading about the different types of digital tools for assessment, I feel like I would like to use Seesaw in the SET setting. I have used it in the past but as a class teacher. It gives great scope for active learning and engagement, assessment and also the very important home school communication.
Making videos throughout the year of the children speaking, reading, completing tasks are invaluable for parents and teachers. Parents will get some ideas of practical tasks they could be doing at home with their children for example early maths activities like sorting and matching. I feel for the assessment of Maths this could be useful- I would hope to set a maths task for the children to complete at home but provide an example to the parents of the children completing a similar task in the SET room for examples sorting objects according to size or colour.
In SET Seesaw could also provide detailed progress of the children achieving targets set for them through video, interactive tasks and assessments completed- this is useful for teachers, parents and for inspection purposes.
I really like the look of the Reading Passage Generator from Read Theory on the Mary I website. From an SET point of view, its nice to have something for the children to read that is different from their typical in class readers and also can be created according to their interests or topics being studied in class. There is also an opportunity for assessment and collaborative work between students. This resource is definitely worth exploring- would be beneficial especially for middle and senior classes.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gnRqeLhpIFD5vMm8jNqdCxNOYCEyXv5eAU7ulhfH5AA/edit
Nicola Literacy Plan Junior Infants
