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 Pets/Vet’s/Pet Shop. 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 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   play-dough ideas

o   junk Art ideas

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

·         Vocab cards for the role-play/socio dramatic area of “The Vet’s“

I have 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