“Children learn best when they are actively involved in
learning, that is, taking part in interesting and stimulating activities
.... (and) when
learning arouses their curiosity and harnesses their sense of wonder” (Primary School Curriculum: Your Child’s
Learning -Guidelines for Parents)
Language
Language
variation – new words/ names
Writing/reading
- development of comprehension and higher order skills
Poetry,
diaries, letter-writing
History
Interpretation
of significant events in the past
Chronological
understanding
Historical
enquiry and research
Exploration
of local history and traditions
Heritage
Geography
Fieldwork
skills
Mapping
Observation
and recording of natural features
Trees,
plants and woodlands
Wildlife
Science
Practical
investigation and development of enquiry skills
Data
collection and the communication of results and ideas
Visual Arts
Observational
drawing and sketching
Responding
to artwork
Roles
of past craftspeople
SPHE
Developing
a sense of community and citizenship
Lives
of different people living in different times and places
Using
imagination
ICT
Organising
and producing work
Developing
editing and word-processing skills
Using
the internet
Producing
websites