I am a qualified Aistear Tutor and work in the Aistear room every day.

This is a 6 page, detailed plan for Aistear and the theme of plants. It can last for 1-2 weeks.

It details the areas of:   

·         Teaching Pack introduction to Aistear and how to use

·         6 page lesson plan with sections on:

o   display ideas

o   full list of resources

o   List of books and weblinks to suit theme.

o   nursery rhymes, songs and poems to suit theme.

o   Visits and visitors to Aistear classroom ideas

o   Socio-dramatic ideas

o   Small world ideas

o   Construction ideas

o   Sand/Soap table ideas

o   Sink/Water area ideas

o   Play-dough ideas

o   Junk Art ideas

·         A pdf of a slideshow entitled "Plants" for introduction of the topic levelled at Infants ability with oral language activities.

·         Vocab cards for the role-play/socio dramatic area of "Garden Centre"

·         Spring Nature Trail Activity Sheet for visits out of the classroom section.

I have also included links to any website for videoes, templates etc. and a list of all the resources you may need. I understand that Aistear mostly works in a big class of children with often only one teacher or adult helper. I also understand they most classes may not have water stations or sinks so have given a few ideas. I have tried to strike a balance between little preparation and huge preparation.

These are all ideas that can be implemented using a play methodology in any Irish classroom. These are ideas I have either invented or seen teachers on the net or schools use. No idea is trademarked, thankfully! I have just compiled them into one document for ease of use.

Enjoy and have fun playing!

Rozz