Explore with Me Package JI-4th Class

NEW

An Exciting SESE Programme for Junior Infants to Fourth Class

THIRD CLASS AND FOURTH CLASS ACTIVITY BOOKS Explore with Me 3rd & 4th Class Activity Books contain:

Activities based on the unit theme that focus on a skill linked to the given subject in the curriculum

POSTERS (Junior Infants to Second Class)

Facilitate the introduction of the themes

Monthly learning logs for formative assessment

Enhance lessons across the three subject areas

TEACHER’S RESOURCE BOOKS

There are 10 posters for Junior and Senior Infants and 6 posters for First and Second Class.

Explore with Me Teacher’s Resource Books provide a wide range of resource material to successfully teach and implement the SESE programme:

Yearly Plans, Curriculum Overview, Aistear Overview (Junior and

Senior Infants), Monthly Plans, Individual Lesson Plans, Class Assessment Record (Junior Infants to Second Class) Photocopiable Masters (PCMs), Fortnightly Overviews.

To facilitate planning, the yearly, monthly, fortnightly and individual lesson

plans are available in an editable format.

Individual Lesson Plans cover the following: Curriculum Information Differentiation Skills Assessment Vocabulary Extension Ideas FYI Integration Resources/Equipment Lesson Outline

Key Questions (Think like a Scientist, Think like a Geographer, Think like a Historian)

Photocopiable masters (PCMs) are included and referenced within the relevant lesson plan.

An easy-to-use monthly Class Assessment Record can be used to monitor progress using the tick, dot, dash system (Junior Infants to Second Class).

A KWL chart (First to Fourth Class) is available in both digital and

photocopiable formats.

Curriculum objectives are listed for each chapter (Third and Fourth Class).

A Guide to Virtual Field Trips is provided (Third and Fourth Class).

JI – 4th Clas

s

An Exciting SESE Programme for Junior Infants to Fourth Class

NEW

3rd & 4th Class

JI – 4th Clas Digital Resources s Teachers can access the Explore with Me interactive e-books at www.edcolearning.ie, plus a bank of free digital resources, including: NEW › Fun and engaging thematic posters and end of unit quizzes to reinforce 3rd & 4th thematic learning (Third and Fourth Class) Class › Exciting activities to consolidate learning › Interactive mapping zone for Geography › Videos, animations, audio clips, slideshows and PowerPoints to enhance pupil learning and engagement › Editable lesson plans and planning overviews

NEW

Activities

Animations

Contains STEAM activities for each chapter (Third and Fourth Class).

Features a differentiation toolkit and an assessment toolkit (Third and Fourth Class).

The Educational Company of Ireland

l FREE Digita Resources

3rd & 4th Class

If you would like any further information on our new programmes or to book a presentation, Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie

Videos

The Educational Company of Ireland www.explorewithme.ie

The Educational Company of Ireland www.explorewithme.ie

NEW

FREE Digita l Resources

3rd & 4th Class

JUNIOR INFANTS TO SECOND CLASS The programme is organised into ten themes at each class level; one theme is covered per month.

Explore with Me is a vibrant and engaging SESE programme with free fully integrated digital resources that encourage pupils to explore, investigate and understand their local environment and the world.

With the successful uptake of our Explore with Me Junior Infants to Second Class since our launch in 2019, we are excited to announce the release of our new Explore with Me for Third and Fourth Class.

The programme covers all strands of the SESE programme.

Key SESE skills are targeted; the development of geographical, historical and scientific skills is a key feature of the programme.

Opportunities are provided for integration between the SESE subjects and other curricular areas.

Designing, making, investigating and experimenting are key features of science lessons; the programme ensures that hands-on, practical activities are undertaken regularly.

History, Geography and Science are given equal attention in the programme, ensuring a thematic and balanced approach to the teaching of SESE.

EXPLORE WITH ME COMPONENTS Explore with Me for Junior and Senior Infants has the following components:

Pupil Book Poster Flip Chart (10 posters per level)

My Little Book of Posters (for use at home) FREE Digital Resources Teacher’s Resource Book Explore with Me for First and Second Class has the following components:

A spiral approach is used whereby themes are revisited to allow for extensive engagement with each topic. The same ten themes are explored in Junior Infants and First Class and also in Senior Infants and Second Class, while some themes are covered every year and explored in a different way.

The programme is clearly laid out; each subject is colour-coded in the Pupil Book and the Teacher’s Resource Book.

Colourful design, clear layout and a child-friendly font make the programme accessible to children of all abilities.

Each Little Explorer character is associated with a particular subject to enable children to differentiate between subjects. Sparky is the Little Explorer for Science, Erin represents Geography and Fionn is linked to History.

Pupil Book Six stand-alone Posters Exploration Copy – for extension activities FREE Digital Resources Teacher’s Resource Book

NEW THIRD CLASS AND FOURTH CLASS Written by a new team of three highly experienced subject experts and practising Primary school teachers, Explore with Me is completely in line with the SESE Primary Curriculum and NCCA guidelines.

History, Geography and Science explored thematically in one integrated pupil book.

Each of the strands and strand units are arranged according to theme; monthly units are organised thematically.

There are 6 chapters in each monthly unit: two Science, two Geography and two History for meaningful integration.

The thematic approach strengthens pupil learning and supports the reinforcement of the theme.

Features a child-friendly layout with colourful pictures, clear diagrams and highlighted sections.

The material has been extensively reviewed by experienced teachers and contains differentiated questions for mixed-ability pupils.

Key words are highlighted at the beginning of each chapter.

Each chapter starts with the Learning Outcomes in the Let’s Learn section giving pupils ownership over what they will be learning about.

Fascinating Facts sections are included throughout.

Let’s Get Exploring! activities support skills introduced throughout the chapter.

Bright and easily identifiable icons are featured throughout to show integrated digital resources.

Many Science chapters include Let’s Experiment! sections.

Explore with Me for Third and Fourth Class has the following components:

The Show What You Know! section contains questions for revision.

Features an illustrated child-friendly glossary at the back of the book.

Pupil Book Activity Book Teacher’s Resource Book FREE Digital Resources

FREE Digita l Resources

NEW

3rd & 4th Class

The Educational Company of Ireland

If you would like any further information on our new programmes or to book a presentation, Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie

The Educational Company of Ireland www.explorewithme.ie

The Educational Company of Ireland

If you would like any further information on our new programmes or to book a presentation, Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie

NEW

FREE Digita l Resources

3rd & 4th Class

JUNIOR INFANTS TO SECOND CLASS The programme is organised into ten themes at each class level; one theme is covered per month.

Explore with Me is a vibrant and engaging SESE programme with free fully integrated digital resources that encourage pupils to explore, investigate and understand their local environment and the world.

With the successful uptake of our Explore with Me Junior Infants to Second Class since our launch in 2019, we are excited to announce the release of our new Explore with Me for Third and Fourth Class.

The programme covers all strands of the SESE programme.

Key SESE skills are targeted; the development of geographical, historical and scientific skills is a key feature of the programme.

Opportunities are provided for integration between the SESE subjects and other curricular areas.

Designing, making, investigating and experimenting are key features of science lessons; the programme ensures that hands-on, practical activities are undertaken regularly.

History, Geography and Science are given equal attention in the programme, ensuring a thematic and balanced approach to the teaching of SESE.

EXPLORE WITH ME COMPONENTS Explore with Me for Junior and Senior Infants has the following components:

Pupil Book Poster Flip Chart (10 posters per level)

My Little Book of Posters (for use at home) FREE Digital Resources Teacher’s Resource Book Explore with Me for First and Second Class has the following components:

A spiral approach is used whereby themes are revisited to allow for extensive engagement with each topic. The same ten themes are explored in Junior Infants and First Class and also in Senior Infants and Second Class, while some themes are covered every year and explored in a different way.

The programme is clearly laid out; each subject is colour-coded in the Pupil Book and the Teacher’s Resource Book.

Colourful design, clear layout and a child-friendly font make the programme accessible to children of all abilities.

Each Little Explorer character is associated with a particular subject to enable children to differentiate between subjects. Sparky is the Little Explorer for Science, Erin represents Geography and Fionn is linked to History.

Pupil Book Six stand-alone Posters Exploration Copy – for extension activities FREE Digital Resources Teacher’s Resource Book

NEW THIRD CLASS AND FOURTH CLASS Written by a new team of three highly experienced subject experts and practising Primary school teachers, Explore with Me is completely in line with the SESE Primary Curriculum and NCCA guidelines.

History, Geography and Science explored thematically in one integrated pupil book.

Each of the strands and strand units are arranged according to theme; monthly units are organised thematically.

There are 6 chapters in each monthly unit: two Science, two Geography and two History for meaningful integration.

The thematic approach strengthens pupil learning and supports the reinforcement of the theme.

Features a child-friendly layout with colourful pictures, clear diagrams and highlighted sections.

The material has been extensively reviewed by experienced teachers and contains differentiated questions for mixed-ability pupils.

Key words are highlighted at the beginning of each chapter.

Each chapter starts with the Learning Outcomes in the Let’s Learn section giving pupils ownership over what they will be learning about.

Fascinating Facts sections are included throughout.

Let’s Get Exploring! activities support skills introduced throughout the chapter.

Bright and easily identifiable icons are featured throughout to show integrated digital resources.

Many Science chapters include Let’s Experiment! sections.

Explore with Me for Third and Fourth Class has the following components:

The Show What You Know! section contains questions for revision.

Features an illustrated child-friendly glossary at the back of the book.

Pupil Book Activity Book Teacher’s Resource Book FREE Digital Resources

FREE Digita l Resources

NEW

3rd & 4th Class

The Educational Company of Ireland

If you would like any further information on our new programmes or to book a presentation, Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie

The Educational Company of Ireland www.explorewithme.ie

The Educational Company of Ireland

If you would like any further information on our new programmes or to book a presentation, Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie

NEW

FREE Digita l Resources

3rd & 4th Class

JUNIOR INFANTS TO SECOND CLASS The programme is organised into ten themes at each class level; one theme is covered per month.

Explore with Me is a vibrant and engaging SESE programme with free fully integrated digital resources that encourage pupils to explore, investigate and understand their local environment and the world.

With the successful uptake of our Explore with Me Junior Infants to Second Class since our launch in 2019, we are excited to announce the release of our new Explore with Me for Third and Fourth Class.

The programme covers all strands of the SESE programme.

Key SESE skills are targeted; the development of geographical, historical and scientific skills is a key feature of the programme.

Opportunities are provided for integration between the SESE subjects and other curricular areas.

Designing, making, investigating and experimenting are key features of science lessons; the programme ensures that hands-on, practical activities are undertaken regularly.

History, Geography and Science are given equal attention in the programme, ensuring a thematic and balanced approach to the teaching of SESE.

EXPLORE WITH ME COMPONENTS Explore with Me for Junior and Senior Infants has the following components:

Pupil Book Poster Flip Chart (10 posters per level)

My Little Book of Posters (for use at home) FREE Digital Resources Teacher’s Resource Book Explore with Me for First and Second Class has the following components:

A spiral approach is used whereby themes are revisited to allow for extensive engagement with each topic. The same ten themes are explored in Junior Infants and First Class and also in Senior Infants and Second Class, while some themes are covered every year and explored in a different way.

The programme is clearly laid out; each subject is colour-coded in the Pupil Book and the Teacher’s Resource Book.

Colourful design, clear layout and a child-friendly font make the programme accessible to children of all abilities.

Each Little Explorer character is associated with a particular subject to enable children to differentiate between subjects. Sparky is the Little Explorer for Science, Erin represents Geography and Fionn is linked to History.

Pupil Book Six stand-alone Posters Exploration Copy – for extension activities FREE Digital Resources Teacher’s Resource Book

NEW THIRD CLASS AND FOURTH CLASS Written by a new team of three highly experienced subject experts and practising Primary school teachers, Explore with Me is completely in line with the SESE Primary Curriculum and NCCA guidelines.

History, Geography and Science explored thematically in one integrated pupil book.

Each of the strands and strand units are arranged according to theme; monthly units are organised thematically.

There are 6 chapters in each monthly unit: two Science, two Geography and two History for meaningful integration.

The thematic approach strengthens pupil learning and supports the reinforcement of the theme.

Features a child-friendly layout with colourful pictures, clear diagrams and highlighted sections.

The material has been extensively reviewed by experienced teachers and contains differentiated questions for mixed-ability pupils.

Key words are highlighted at the beginning of each chapter.

Each chapter starts with the Learning Outcomes in the Let’s Learn section giving pupils ownership over what they will be learning about.

Fascinating Facts sections are included throughout.

Let’s Get Exploring! activities support skills introduced throughout the chapter.

Bright and easily identifiable icons are featured throughout to show integrated digital resources.

Many Science chapters include Let’s Experiment! sections.

Explore with Me for Third and Fourth Class has the following components:

The Show What You Know! section contains questions for revision.

Features an illustrated child-friendly glossary at the back of the book.

Pupil Book Activity Book Teacher’s Resource Book FREE Digital Resources

FREE Digita l Resources

NEW

3rd & 4th Class

The Educational Company of Ireland

If you would like any further information on our new programmes or to book a presentation, Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie

The Educational Company of Ireland www.explorewithme.ie

The Educational Company of Ireland

If you would like any further information on our new programmes or to book a presentation, Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie

NEW

An Exciting SESE Programme for Junior Infants to Fourth Class

THIRD CLASS AND FOURTH CLASS ACTIVITY BOOKS Explore with Me 3rd & 4th Class Activity Books contain:

Activities based on the unit theme that focus on a skill linked to the given subject in the curriculum

POSTERS (Junior Infants to Second Class)

Facilitate the introduction of the themes

Monthly learning logs for formative assessment

Enhance lessons across the three subject areas

TEACHER’S RESOURCE BOOKS

There are 10 posters for Junior and Senior Infants and 6 posters for First and Second Class.

Explore with Me Teacher’s Resource Books provide a wide range of resource material to successfully teach and implement the SESE programme:

Yearly Plans, Curriculum Overview, Aistear Overview (Junior and

Senior Infants), Monthly Plans, Individual Lesson Plans, Class Assessment Record (Junior Infants to Second Class) Photocopiable Masters (PCMs), Fortnightly Overviews.

To facilitate planning, the yearly, monthly, fortnightly and individual lesson

plans are available in an editable format.

Individual Lesson Plans cover the following: Curriculum Information Differentiation Skills Assessment Vocabulary Extension Ideas FYI Integration Resources/Equipment Lesson Outline

Key Questions (Think like a Scientist, Think like a Geographer, Think like a Historian)

Photocopiable masters (PCMs) are included and referenced within the relevant lesson plan.

An easy-to-use monthly Class Assessment Record can be used to monitor progress using the tick, dot, dash system (Junior Infants to Second Class).

A KWL chart (First to Fourth Class) is available in both digital and

photocopiable formats.

Curriculum objectives are listed for each chapter (Third and Fourth Class).

A Guide to Virtual Field Trips is provided (Third and Fourth Class).

JI – 4th Clas

s

An Exciting SESE Programme for Junior Infants to Fourth Class

NEW

3rd & 4th Class

JI – 4th Clas Digital Resources s Teachers can access the Explore with Me interactive e-books at www.edcolearning.ie, plus a bank of free digital resources, including: NEW › Fun and engaging thematic posters and end of unit quizzes to reinforce 3rd & 4th thematic learning (Third and Fourth Class) Class › Exciting activities to consolidate learning › Interactive mapping zone for Geography › Videos, animations, audio clips, slideshows and PowerPoints to enhance pupil learning and engagement › Editable lesson plans and planning overviews

NEW

Activities

Animations

Contains STEAM activities for each chapter (Third and Fourth Class).

Features a differentiation toolkit and an assessment toolkit (Third and Fourth Class).

The Educational Company of Ireland

l FREE Digita Resources

3rd & 4th Class

If you would like any further information on our new programmes or to book a presentation, Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie

Videos

The Educational Company of Ireland www.explorewithme.ie

The Educational Company of Ireland www.explorewithme.ie

NEW

An Exciting SESE Programme for Junior Infants to Fourth Class

THIRD CLASS AND FOURTH CLASS ACTIVITY BOOKS Explore with Me 3rd & 4th Class Activity Books contain:

Activities based on the unit theme that focus on a skill linked to the given subject in the curriculum

POSTERS (Junior Infants to Second Class)

Facilitate the introduction of the themes

Monthly learning logs for formative assessment

Enhance lessons across the three subject areas

TEACHER’S RESOURCE BOOKS

There are 10 posters for Junior and Senior Infants and 6 posters for First and Second Class.

Explore with Me Teacher’s Resource Books provide a wide range of resource material to successfully teach and implement the SESE programme:

Yearly Plans, Curriculum Overview, Aistear Overview (Junior and

Senior Infants), Monthly Plans, Individual Lesson Plans, Class Assessment Record (Junior Infants to Second Class) Photocopiable Masters (PCMs), Fortnightly Overviews.

To facilitate planning, the yearly, monthly, fortnightly and individual lesson

plans are available in an editable format.

Individual Lesson Plans cover the following: Curriculum Information Differentiation Skills Assessment Vocabulary Extension Ideas FYI Integration Resources/Equipment Lesson Outline

Key Questions (Think like a Scientist, Think like a Geographer, Think like a Historian)

Photocopiable masters (PCMs) are included and referenced within the relevant lesson plan.

An easy-to-use monthly Class Assessment Record can be used to monitor progress using the tick, dot, dash system (Junior Infants to Second Class).

A KWL chart (First to Fourth Class) is available in both digital and

photocopiable formats.

Curriculum objectives are listed for each chapter (Third and Fourth Class).

A Guide to Virtual Field Trips is provided (Third and Fourth Class).

JI – 4th Clas

s

An Exciting SESE Programme for Junior Infants to Fourth Class

NEW

3rd & 4th Class

JI – 4th Clas Digital Resources s Teachers can access the Explore with Me interactive e-books at www.edcolearning.ie, plus a bank of free digital resources, including: NEW › Fun and engaging thematic posters and end of unit quizzes to reinforce 3rd & 4th thematic learning (Third and Fourth Class) Class › Exciting activities to consolidate learning › Interactive mapping zone for Geography › Videos, animations, audio clips, slideshows and PowerPoints to enhance pupil learning and engagement › Editable lesson plans and planning overviews

NEW

Activities

Animations

Contains STEAM activities for each chapter (Third and Fourth Class).

Features a differentiation toolkit and an assessment toolkit (Third and Fourth Class).

The Educational Company of Ireland

l FREE Digita Resources

3rd & 4th Class

If you would like any further information on our new programmes or to book a presentation, Ph: 01-4500611, Email: info@edco.ie, Website: www.edco.ie

Videos

The Educational Company of Ireland www.explorewithme.ie

The Educational Company of Ireland www.explorewithme.ie