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Alyssa Milani’s debut children’s book to inspire social change
Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education has acquired actor and activist Alyssa Milano’s debut children’s book series, Hope. Hope is an empowering fiction series centered on a spunky eleven-year-old girl named Hope who seeks to create social change in her community. Hope is to be illustrated by Eric S. [...]
Recycling Wrapping Paper
Father Christmas is very wise about recycling. Did you know about the wrapping paper test? Wrapping paper is one of thee biggest byproducts of the holidays - for whatever reason we cover presents with pristine paper, only to rip them to shreds. What to do with the excess paper? [...]
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The Late Late Toy Show Classroom Ideas for Christmas
The Late Late Toy Show is the highlight of every child's, and let's face it...many adult's too, magical Christmas excitement. It would be silly for teachers not to tap into this, as there'll be an estimated 1 million viewers for tonight's show. What's more, these ideas can be easily done after the Toy Show [...]
Christmas Poem – Snowball
The makings of any Christmas card, art display or performance for parents – Winter poems work wonders in the classroom, and a great topic that can be used, regardless of the weather, is Snow! Snowball has beautiful imagery and a funny ending that classrooms will enjoy - would make a great intro [...]
Christmas Poem – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
"A Visit from St. Nicholas", more commonly known as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" from its first line, is one of the most famous Christmas poems around the globe! The poem was first published anonymously in 1823! That's a long legacy, all things considered. The poem was later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore in [...]
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Making Ed Apps: StoryToy’s My Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is one of thee most loved books by parents and teachers alike. The story of how one gluttonous caterpillar changes into a magnificent butterfly after a week [...]
Diary of a Dublin Zookeeper
The bristly feeling of a cow’s tongue is something to be experienced. When an enormous mouth with molars the size of small apples comes thundering towards you, you have very little time to [...]
Game of Thrones Star To Lead St. Patrick’s Parade
Dublin star of the stage and screen Liam Cunningham has been selected by St. Patrick’s Festival to lead this year’s Festival Parade which will wind its way through the streets of the capital from [...]
