We're hosting a free webinar, and we'd love you to join us! Following the recent publication of our book, READ Aloud with INTENT: A Framework for Purposeful and Powerful Read-Alouds, Jen and I are looking forward to sharing some of the ideas, research and practical strategies behind it. Reading aloud is already such a valued part of primary classroom life, but how can we make the most of these opportunities to support children's language, literacy and learning? During the web

From Exploration to Expression: Developing a Space-Themed Literacy Unit With space exploration capturing children’s imaginations once again following the recent lunar mission, now is the perfect time to bring that excitement into the classroom through meaningful literacy learning. In this upcoming webinar, From Exploration to Expression: Developing a Space-Themed Literacy Unit, we’ll explore how a high-interest theme like space can support rich, integrated literacy experience

How can picturebooks spark meaningful play and develop rich oral language in the junior classroom? This evening I'm teaming up with the wonderful Dee O'Toole (Playful Classroom) for a lovely Literacy Channel webinar on Picturebooks and Play. Register here to tune in and/or access the webinar recording. Can't attend tonight? Fear not! All registered will receive access to the recording and resources for 30 days. We've packed this webinar will plenty of practical ideas for rea

Today, for International Women and Girls in Science Day, I’m sharing a series of children’s book recommendations for teachers, parents, and anyone passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists. Stories are powerful, they help children see what’s possible and who they can become. These books highlight curious minds, diverse role models, and the creativity at the heart of science, technology, engineering, and maths. Most of the texts will appeal to all ages howev

Join me for a free webinar on Teaching with Informational Text across Primary School in collaboration with The Literacy Association of Ireland and Navan, Tralee and Clare Education Centres. Packed with recommended reads and practical strategies, I'll be exploring why we need to make room for teaching with informational text and sharing lots of simple supports for making it work from infants to 6th! REGISTER HERE! This webinar takes place at 7pm on Tuesday, Februrary 3rd - bí

Webinar season has well and truly resumed! I am delighted to be collaborating once again with West Cork Education Centre and the southern...

AD. You might know already that I have a monthly book blog, Clara's Corner , over on the ABC School Supplies website! For the summer,...

Calling all infant teachers!! I’m running a once-off, two-hour webinar on Tuesday, August 26 for infant teachers! Join me for ‘ Steps...

On May 21, Dr Jen O'Sullivan and myself hosted Lighthouses and Literacy: A Thematic Unit to Light Up the End of the School Year. Across...

Summer course season is fast approaching and as per usual, a wealth of wonderful summer courses will be taking place at Marino Institute...

I am delighted to share the news that our first symposium of 2025 takes place on March 8 and we are thrilled to announce that the...

When it comes to assigning reading books in the infant classes, everyone is excited. Teacher, excited to reach this stage of progression...