Blag #2

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In our first blog, we introduced TeangaTree and our mission to support primary teachers in teaching Irish. Here’s a quick recap to remind you of what we’re all about.

Who We Are 🌳
TeangaTree is dedicated to supporting primary school teachers in bringing Gaeilge into the classroom with confidence. We understand the challenges and are committed to offering practical support to make teaching Irish easier and more enjoyable.

What We Do 🌳
We provide resources like activity packs, teaching guides and language activities. We offer mentorship and training, along with a vibrant social media community to support and inspire your Gaeilge day to day 🙌

Now, let’s dive into this week’s blog - Blag na Seachtaine seo!

Bain sult as!

👩‍🏫 Teacher’s Tip 

Tá an Fómhar linn 🍂

Autumn is upon us and that means having plean B agus C for the rainy days ☔  

Here are some simple language cluichí to add to your go-to rainy day activity list!

👩‍🏫 Teacher Tip - How To Play 🧩

🧩 Meascán Focal (Word Scramble)

Great for: Revising vocab | team work | Spraoi le Gaeilge 😀

  1. Choose your topic

  2. Split your class into teams or pairs 

  3. While setting up your whiteboard, ask students to chat and brainstorm all the words they can think of to do with that topic

  4. Split your whiteboard into 4 or 6 boxes

  5. Write a scrambled up version of the word in each box 

  6. Set a timer and off they go!

**Hint | Nod** If your students get really stuck on 1 or 2…use the space in the box to draw a picture of it 😎

Frásaí don Mhúinteoir:

  • Anois - táimid chun cluiche a imirt! = Now - we’re going to play a game!

  • Seo an topaic - ‘An Fómhar’ = The topic is ‘Autumn’

  • Oibrigh leis an duine / leis an ngrúpa in aice leat = Work with your buddy / group beside you 

  • Déan tobsmaointeoireacht (brainstorm) ar na focail a bhaineann leis an bhFómhar! = Brainstorm all the words to do with AUTUMN

  • Cé mhéad focal atá ar eolas agaibh!? = How many can you think of?

  • Ar aghaidh libh! = off you go!


🧩 Tá Botún Ann! (Spot the mistake!)

Great for: Revising vocab or grammar | team work | Spraoi le Gaeilge 😀

  1. Choose your topic 

  2. Split your class into teams or pairs 

  3. While setting up your whiteboard, ask students to chat and brainstorm all the words they can think of to do with that topic

  4. This time, when brainstorming—can they brainstorm key sentences? Or agree on the spellings of some buzzwords??

  5. Write up 3 or 4 sentences on the board 

  6. Set a timer and off they go!

**Hint | Nod** For older students, you could try different ‘babhtaí’ (rounds)—Round 1 could be ‘Litriú’ mistakes, and Round 2 could be ‘briathra’ mistakes 😎

Frásaí don Mhúinteoir:

  • Anois - táimid chun cluiche a imirt! = Now - we’re going to play a game!

  • Seo an topaic - ‘An Fómhar’ = The topic is ‘Autumn’

  • Oibrigh leis an duine / leis an ngrúpa in aice leat = Work with your buddy / group beside you 

  • Déan tobsmaointeoireacht (brainstorm) ar na focail a bhaineann leis an bhFómhar! = Brainstorm all the words to do with AUTUMN

  • Cé mhéad focal atá ar eolas agaibh!? = How many can you think of?

  • Conas a litríonn tú na buzzfhocail? Cad iad na frásaí is fearr don Fhómhar? = How do you spell the buzzwords? What are the best phrases for Autumn?

  • Anois - beidh 3 abairt scríofa ar an mbord - tá botún i ngach abairt - cad iad? = There’ll be 3 sentences on the board - there’s a mistake in each one - what are the mistakes?

  • Ar aghaidh libh! = off you go!

These cluichí are a great way to encourage fun and teamwork through Gaeilge!

Remember - start small. Build 1 new game into your Gaeilge practice this term and enjoy practicing it with your students! 

👩‍🏫 Teacher Resources 🌳

We are delighted to have launched our monthly new resource series Réidh don… | Ready for… teacher guides and activity packs

Have you received your Réidh don Scoil agus Réidh don Fhómhar packs? How did you get on with them? Let us know in the comments below!

You can access and download them for FREE below:

📚 Access - Réidh don Scoil 

🍂 Access - Réidh don Fhómhar 

🎄Access - Réidh don Gheimhreadh

Until Next Time!

As you continue your journey teaching Gaeilge, remember that you’re part of a growing community here at TeangaTree. We’re here to support and inspire you, whether you're looking for resources, new ideas, or just a bit of encouragement.

Keep an eye out for more tips, resources, and inspiration in future posts. And feel free to share your own experiences or ask any questions—we’d love to hear from you!

Go n-éirí go hiontach libh, and rememberTóg go bog é 🌳 🙌

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