I think a lot of us weren't prepared for just how much snow was to fall over the past few days.As with many teachers in Dublin I left school on Tuesday thinking I would be in on Wednesday. When this didn't happen I got in some supplies and expected to get word that schools would re-open on Friday. So here I am on Friday evening not nowing what day or time it is! :)
Today we ventured out for a walk along the strand, while it was lovely I was very happy to get home and put the fire on. With the Red Weather Warning still in place until tomorrow I started thinking about what I have spent my time doing these past few days.
I think once you accept that you can't get out and about as usual you can allow yourself to relax and recharge. Lets hope this snow thaws and we can get back to normal on Monday! I think I have done everything that I can, anymore time stuck indoors and I might go crazy. :)
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This week is Twinkl Green Week and I will share some of the resources that I have used. Twinkl not only have a selection of resources available for Green Week but they also have many initiatives to help you save ink, money and the environment. Green Week would be a great starting point for those schools taking part in a Green Flag. I know when we were trying to organise our own Green week it took a lot of planning. Check out Twinkl and you will find a large selection of resources based on looking after our environment.Remember when doing anything like this don't try to do it all yourself, get a team together! Some ideas for Green Week are:
I will review a few resources that I have used but you can find even more resources here. Resources: Plastics and their impact on our environemnt have been a hot topic over the past few months. A big reason for this is David Attenborough's Blue Planet 2. This would be a great place to start and catch the children's attention, as most of them will either have seen the programme or have heard all about the impact of plastics on our environment. This powerpoint enocurages talk and disucssion around plastics and their use. There is also a differentiated activity sheet that links in nicely with the powerpoint. It would then be a nice idea to create a display to inform the rest of the school community about plastics and their dangers to the environment. There are lots of resources based around the theme of the Messy Magpie , including an e-book(another way to save on paper). There are lots of eBooks available here. Ink Saving: There are also options to download your resources using ink saving alternatives. These work not only for colour printing but also for black and white. The quality difference is minimal and can be compared in the photographs above. According to their website "a school printing 100 resources a day on a popular laser printer will save over £4,800 per year" using Twinkl Eco Alt. You can also download the Twinkl Green User Guide for more tips on how to help save the environment and save money too.
I know I love to bring my students out to observe the nature all around us. This week I am hoping to bring them on a plant hunt while at the same time tidying up any litter that we come across. Hopefully the snow will clear by the end of the week so it wil be easier to enjoy the outdoors. |
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