Aistear-Summer/The Beach

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

It details the areas of:

·         Vocabulary needed

·         Weblinks

·         Recommended books on the theme

·         List of resources needed

·         Suggested Nursery Rhymes and Songs on the theme

·         Curriculum Integration

·         Socio-dramatic play

·         Sand

·         Water

·         Play-dough

·         Junk Art

·         Construction

With this plan is also included a PDF of the summer theme to use as a slideshow and a set of role-play cards for the Beach theme area.

I have 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 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.

I am an Aistear tutor and work in the Aistear classroom as a support teacher every day.

Enjoy and have fun playing!

Rozz