An integrated, thematic and skills-focused programme!
Everything you need to teach SESE!
Folens Explorers uses a thematic approach to bring together your history, geography and science lessons. Explorers also has the right focus on skills development and hands-on learning. As well as the ideal combination of engaging, age-appropriate and robust content to help you deliver dynamic lessons.
Excellent Digital Resources!
- 36 videos across 1st – 6th Class (6 videos per class across history, geography and science)
- The videos will provide engaging and informative overviews of key topics in the Explorers series, focusing on the ‘big ideas’ of each
What's on offer for each subject
Thematic Approach for JI-2nd Class
Explorers for Junior Infants–2nd Class is built around 10 themes. History, Geography and Science are covered in each theme, allowing you to teach in a more integrated way. The same themes are revisited each year so that learning is spiralled with ease.
Skills-focused Approach for 3rd-6th Class
Explorers covers both the skills and strands of the curriculum in an engaging way. There are opportunities in every lesson for children to work as historians, geographers and scientists. This includes two skills activities at the end of each unit, as well as step-by-step science investigations and scaffolded ‘Design and Make’ projects.
Fantastic Teacher Resources to save you time
Explorers teacher resources include comprehensive, editable plans, packed with fresh ideas for hands-on activities, using easy-to-source materials. They also provide support for differentiation and assessment in SESE.