Well-being
Folláine
Nurturing children's physical, mental, and emotional health, self-awareness, and healthy lifestyle habits.
- 1,472 resources
NCCA (Ireland)
Aistear — Early Childhood Curriculum Framework
Aistear is the early childhood curriculum framework for children from birth to six years in Ireland, used across crèches, playgroups, preschools, and infant classes. It is structured around four interconnected themes that promote holistic learning and development through play and relationships.
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Identity and Belonging
Féiniúlacht agus Muintearas
Helping children build a strong sense of who they are, their families, communities, and cultures.
- 811 resources
Communicating
Cumarsáid
Encouraging children to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas through verbal and non-verbal languages.
- 1,314 resources
Exploring and Thinking
Ag Fiosrú agus ag Smaoineamh
Fostering children's curiosity, play, and mathematical, scientific, and cognitive thinking.
- 1,420 resources
How Superbuddy levels map to your settings
| Superbuddy level | Ages | Local terms |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | 2-3 | babies, toddlers, creche, crèche, playgroup, toddler group |
| Nursery | 3-4 | young children, preschool, pre-school, ECCE, ECCE scheme, nursery |
| KG | 4-6 | young children, Junior Infants, Senior Infants, infant classes |
Featured Aistear-aligned resources
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KG Unit 1 Week 1 — Myself — Interests and Hobbies
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KG Unit 1 Week 2 — Functions of My Body Parts
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KG Unit 1 Week 3 — Growing Up
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KG Unit 1 Week 4 — My Family
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KG Unit 1 Week 5 — Our Neighbourhood
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KG Unit 1 Week 6 — Feelings and Emotions
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KG Unit 1 Week 7 — Our Responsibilities
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KG Unit 2 Week 1 — Stars and Constellations
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KG Unit 2 Week 2 — Solar System
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This alignment is an advisory overlay to support your planning. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) or the Department of Education in Ireland.