Primary School GME Resources
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Gaelic4Parents
![Gàidhlig nan Òg Gaelic in the home and early years settings in a functional yet fun way](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/gaidhlig-nan-og.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Gàidhlig nan Òg
![Be Happy & Sing! Bi Sunndach](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/bi-sunndach.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Be Happy & Sing!
![We're Going on a Bear Hunt Bear Hunt](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/bear-hunt.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
![Fios air Fuaimean Phonics for primary school - improve vocabulary, language and listening skills](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/fios-air-fuaimean-1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Fios air Fuaimean
![giglets Giglets](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/giglets.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Giglets ann an Gàidhlig
![Lasadh An exciting collection of resources for teachers in primary school GME](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lasadh.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lasadh
![Go!Gaelic This course is designed for teachers who have little or no knowledge of Gaelic.](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/go-gaelic.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Go!Gaelic
!['Smathsin The world's only Gaelic online comic for children](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/smathsin.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
'Smathsin
![The Vikings The topic pack accompanying a chest full of a variety of Norse replicas](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/na-lochannaich.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Vikings
![World War 2 An inter-disciplinary resource to support the teaching of WW2 in P4 - 7](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ww2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
World War 2
![Loss of HMY Iolaire On January 1, 1919, HMY Iolaire struck rocks and sank near Stornoway Harbour](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/iolaire.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Loss of HMY Iolaire
![A Life with Impact A collection of short biographies of famous people](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/blb3.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Life with Impact
![The Writer's Craft More than 30 texts which can be used in Shared Reading and Shared Writing](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ceaird-an-sgriobhaiche.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Writer's Craft
![Language Resources Table Mats, Sentence Makers, Loop Sentences, Answer Cards, Posters, Mats](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/goireasan-canain.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Language Resources
![The Music Box A programme of music activities and training in Gaelic pre-school groups](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/a-chiste-chiuil.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Music Box
![Scottish Tin Whistle A full tutorial with Fran Gray including audio files and downloadable book](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/an-fhideag-1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Scottish Tin Whistle
![Science Technology Engineering Maths A variety of resources available here including maths, robotics and Raspberry Pi](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/stem.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Science Technology Engineering Maths
![Seo Sibh! A sharing site for teachers - send us your resources to share with others](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/seo-sibh.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Seo Sibh!
![Speech Therapy and Gaelic Resources to use when working with children who have difficulties](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/stag2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Speech Therapy and Gaelic
![Leugh & Leasaich Notes for teachers on a number of fantastic reads for children](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/leugh-agus-leasaich.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Leugh & Leasaich
![Traditional Tales 18 Animated traditional tales for children with Scottish tales too!](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sgeulachdan.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Traditional Tales
![How I heard it illustrated traditional tales from Scotland and Ireland with teachers' notes](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mar-a-chuala-mise-e.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
How I heard it
![Cells at work The difference between different types of cells: skin, muscle, blood and bone](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cells-at-work.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Cells at work
![my-name-is-refugee-title-eng My name is not Refugee](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/my-name-is-refugee-title-eng.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The acclaimed picture book My name is not Refugee was written by Kate Milner.
The book follows a little boy and his mother on a journey from their home in an unnamed country at war, to a safe place far away.
The book deals with the uncertainty, the anxiety, the loss of the bond between parent and child.
On many pages there are questions directly to the reader that encourage sympathy and reflection – what would you do if this happened to you?
![refugee-gaelic Illustration: Mother and child](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/refugee-gaelic.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Music Posters
A collection of 33 music posters has been released in PDF format for second and third level students.
Additionally, in collaboration with teachers, 5 of these posters have been printed and are being distributed to schools.
Stay alert for their arrival, as they will be reaching you soon!
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![comharran-ciuil comharran-ciuil](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/comharran-ciuil.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Plastic
This is a cross-curricular resource that helps pupils learn about the impact of plastic on the environment, animals and people around the world, why it has become such a big problem, and that businesses, governments, schools and the general public have a role to play in solving the issue.
Fir for Luck is a historical children’s novel about a feisty girl called Janet. She’s only twelve, but she finds herself in quite a scary position – she is the only one standing between her village and the officer with the eviction writ.
If she doesn’t do anything, her village will be cleared.
She, her friends and her family will be homeless and they’ll have to leave behind all they have ever known. Their whole way of life will be lost.
But what CAN she do?
She chooses to fight.
![ys2022-white-logo Year of Stories](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ys2022-white-logo-250x198.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Stories with Catriona Lexy Campbell
Listen to three stories from the author, poet and actor, Catriona Lexy Campbell and take part in the following workshops to create your own stories in the same style. We would love to see your stories, why don’t you send them to oifis@storlann.co.uk
Two of the stories are from the Gaelic oral tradition and one is written by Catrìona herself and appears in her book, Sgeulachdan Eagalach, Feagalach.
It is an opportunity for pupils to hear traditional stories, develop their talking and listening skills as well as writing skills, and most importantly to let their imaginations run wild!
![Catriona Lexy Campbell Catriona Lexy Campbell](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Catriona-Lexy-Campbell-300x317.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![hm-queen HM Queen](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/hm-queen-230x400.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Queen
Elizabeth II served as Queen for 70 years and 214 days. She was the longest-reigning British monarch, and the longest-reigning female head of state in recorded history.
History of my village
This resource aims to support schools in developing pupils’ listening and speaking, research skills and technology skills. Through research, the children will get to know some of the history and culture of the area in which they live.
This is a great opportunity for pupils to practice their Gaelic outside the classroom and get to know Gaelic speakers in their own area.
With support perhaps from a Historical Society or a Gaelic Development Officer, the interviews could be face to face, on the phone or over the internet. Each council will have different rules depending on the technology allowed and rules regarding safety on the internet, eg, mobile phones, Zoom, Skype etc
![globe-small Planet Earth](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/globe-small.gif?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Level 1
Powerpoint
Level 2
Powerpoint
Animation
Useful Words – Literature Support Resource (New!)
Faclan Feumail is a resource to support children with reading, writing and spelling. This simple word book will help widen the vocabulary of P1-4 pupils and develop core skills while they learn at home.
Attractive images indicate the meaning of each word and separate lists of verbs, opposites, colours, days and numbers to 20 are also included.
![scotland-science Scotland](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/scotland-science.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![scotland-science Scotland](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/scotland-science.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Luchd-saidheans Albannach
CfE Level 2
This cross-curricular resource gives pupils the opportunity to find out about 8 influential Scottish scientists, both famous and lesser known, male and female. There is a focus on language, particularly reading for information and the link to writing, whereby pupils can use the texts as models, alongside the PowerPoint and word mat, to write their own biographical texts.
The resource consists of:
- 8 reading for information texts, at three levels of difficulty with a range of questions.
- Powerpoint and word mat about how to write a biography
- Thinking skills questions
- Card game
![penicillin-bottle-gaelic-education200h Vintage Penicillin Bottle](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/penicillin-bottle-gaelic-education200h.gif?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![penicillin-bottle-gaelic-education200h Vintage Penicillin Bottle](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/penicillin-bottle-gaelic-education200h.gif?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![alexander-fleming-uk Alexander Fleming](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/alexander-fleming-uk.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![alexander-fleming-uk Alexander Fleming](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/alexander-fleming-uk.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![microscope320h Antique microscope](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/microscope320h.gif?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![microscope320h Antique microscope](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/microscope320h.gif?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Our life just now
Worksheets
![volcanoes-title Volcanoes](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/volcanoes-title.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![volcanoes-title Volcanoes](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/volcanoes-title.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A volcano is an opening in the earth where hot magma from the depths of the earth pushes up to the surface. They usually look like mountains.
![bholcano Bholcàno](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bholcano.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![bholcano Bholcàno](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bholcano.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Mapping
Maps are made by mapmakers for guiding people.
Find out about different types of maps and how to use coordinates to find a place or object on a map.
Emotions
A set of posters/word mats which can be used in a variety of ways to help children develop their vocabulary and emotional literacy skills.
Europe
CfE Level 2
This is a cross-curricular resource which will help pupils add to their mind-map and find out about the way of life, landscape, important places and culture in European countries. There is a focus on language, especially reading and writing non-fiction texts, and it gives them the opportunity to develop their research skills and their creative skills.
Included in the resource are:
Included in the resource are:
8 reading for information passages, at three levels, with questions and challenges
Guidance on how to write a report and writing support materials for pupils
Worksheets about maps
A Top Trumps card game
Research pages about methods of transport
Roll common words & Snakes and ladders
![roilig-faclan-cumunta2 Roillig faclan](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/roilig-faclan-cumunta2.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![roilig-faclan-cumunta2 Roillig faclan](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/roilig-faclan-cumunta2.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A pack of games suitable for primary 1-3 pupils to practice common words in a fun way!
![snakes-ladders Snakes and ladders](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/snakes-ladders.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![snakes-ladders Snakes and ladders](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/snakes-ladders.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Roll a story
Roll a dice and use your imagination to make a story!
Language pack for children in the lower primary. This includes grammar, writing, and opportunities to extend vocabulary.
![neonaichean neòineachan](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/neonaichean.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![neonaichean neòineachan](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/neonaichean.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![wolf wolf](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/wolf.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![wolf wolf](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/wolf.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Starting with ‘Once upon a time‘ tell a story that links the 9 pictures together…
![bloggif_5ec800c0d9a57 DICE](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bloggif_5ec800c0d9a57.gif?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![bloggif_5ec800c0d9a57 DICE](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bloggif_5ec800c0d9a57.gif?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Apps
![dean-matamataig Dèan Matamataig](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dean-matamataig.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![dean-matamataig Dèan Matamataig](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dean-matamataig.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![air-a-chloc Air a' Chloc](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/air-a-chloc.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![air-a-chloc Air a' Chloc](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/air-a-chloc.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![flashcard-app-with-audio Flashcard app](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/flashcard-app-with-audio.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![flashcard-app-with-audio Flashcard app](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/flashcard-app-with-audio.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![stag Speech Therapy and Gaelic](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/stag.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![stag Speech Therapy and Gaelic](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/stag.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![cruinn-eolas-app Cruinn Eòlas](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cruinn-eolas-app.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![cruinn-eolas-app Cruinn Eòlas](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cruinn-eolas-app.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![faic-am-facal-app Faic Am Facal](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/faic-am-facal-app.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![faic-am-facal-app Faic Am Facal](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/faic-am-facal-app.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![faclan-faliachte Faclan Falaichte](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/faclan-faliachte.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![faclan-faliachte Faclan Falaichte](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/faclan-faliachte.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![fios-air-fuaimean Fios air Fuaimean](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/fios-air-fuaimean.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![fios-air-fuaimean Fios air Fuaimean](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/fios-air-fuaimean.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![dathan-dachaigh Dathan Dachaigh](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dathan-dachaigh.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![dathan-dachaigh Dathan Dachaigh](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dathan-dachaigh.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![storyworlds Storyworlds](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/storyworlds-250x171.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![storyworlds Storyworlds](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/storyworlds-250x171.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Storyworlds series of books are available as audio books on Gaelic4Parents.com and Soundcloud.com. We have now scanned all the books and they are available as PDFs on our Seo Sibh! site.
![girls with dog Girls with dogs](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/girls-with-dog-500x385.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
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![soundcloud-gaelic Soundcloud](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/soundcloud-gaelic-150x85.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![soundcloud-gaelic Soundcloud](https://b2042210.smushcdn.com/2042210/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/soundcloud-gaelic-150x85.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
We have thousands of audio files available including over 300 audio books. These are available directly on various sites but also on Soundcloud.com
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