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Matisse Cut-Outs

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Miss Murtagh (Senior Infants)

Today we looked at some of the work by the artist Henri Matisse. Then we made our own pictures by cutting out shapes, like those used in his art, and sticking them onto coloured paper. This link will bring you to an interactive activity called Matisse Cut-Outs. http://www.pbs.org/parents/creativity/sensory/matisse.html

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Science Week

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Miss Murtagh (Senior Infants)

Senior Infants had great fun experimenting and playing with all the science equipment on Thursday morning.  Thank you Ms. Melvin and Fifth Class for bringing it into our classroom to show us.

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New Visitor to Senior Infants

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Miss Murtagh (Senior Infants)

We had a new visitor to our classroom today. His name is Barnaby Bear. Barnaby  likes to visit lots of places so we are all going to get a chance to bring Barnaby home for a week.  When he comes home with us we will write about what he did and draw pictures or take [...]

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Maths Website for Senior Infants

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Miss Murtagh (Senior Infants)

We looked at some number games on this website.
Maybe you could try playing some of these at home.
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=8
 

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Senior Infants’ Shared Reading

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Miss Murtagh (Senior Infants)

Senior Infants have started their shared reading again. There are some nice new books for us to read. Some of these books are a bit longer than the ones we read before so they can be kept for two nights if you wish.

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Senior Infants’ Science

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Miss Murtagh (Senior Infants)

Here are some photos of Senior Infants doing a science experiment. We were trying to find out whether water or sand would be better at blocking out noise. We found that sand was better.

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