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Gaer Box

Gaer Box classroom resources for P 2-4, now downloadable here. They are also to be found on the 'GLOW' network for schools.

What is the Gaer Box?

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Every Shetland primary school has a Gaer Box, as does the Shetland Library.

The Dialect Gaer Box (2008, updated 2011) contains Shetland dialect resources for P 2-4 teachers and pupils. This resource followed the successful launch of the Ditty Box (pre-school resource) in 2007. The Gaer Box was funded by the Schools Service and ‘Shetland ForWirds’, and created by Frances Tait (SIC, Dialect Assistant), working together with ‘Shetland ForWirds’ members Laureen Johnson, Iris Sandison, Christian Tait and teacher Jean Ramsay. A series of working meetings was held with other primary teachers, whose input was extremely valuable to the project.

The Gaer Box was originally aimed at P1-3, and updated in 2011, inaccordance with the Curriculum for Excellence. The new material was created by Schools Dialect Co-ordinator Bruce Eunson, working together with the Shetland ForWirds Education Group, and in consultation with teachers.

Most of the content in this pack is new, though some items were included in the 1996 Early Years resource pack. All items in the Gaer Box could be used purely for enjoyment, but all relate to common topics and are carefully matched to modern curriculum requirements, and backed up by supporting Activity Sheets and additional resources.

The material can be used to supplement or replace Standard English material as considered appropriate. The aim is to value the language children bring into school, encourage children to feel at ease using the Shetland dialect if they wish, with confidence, and to encourage them to respect each other’s cultural and linguistic differences.

GAER BOX ACTIVITY SHEETS

Activity sheets in the Gaer Box are usually topic-based. Only 6 items have individual activity sheets.

 

File Name Author Topic  
1Wir Class Rules, OKAnnette Gear & Rena NisbetDownloads
2Liza YaalRhoda BulterCrofting,
Houses and Homes,
Nursery Rhymes
Downloads
3Tell Me DisIris SandisonDownloads
4Queer OngyaainsEmily MilneDownloads
5Da Muckle NeepJean RamsayGrowth and Growing Things,
Seasons,
Weather
Downloads
6ShallsLaureen JohnsonSea,
Seashore
Downloads
7RoppLaureen JohnsonSea,
Seashore
Downloads
8Under da Banks BrooLaureen JohnsonSea,
Seashore
Downloads
9Boannie Tammie ScollaTraditionalDownloads
10Gyaain tae da Fishin, from ‘Da wirm creeps’Stewart SmithSea,
Seashore
Downloads
11Annie an da TaatiesCatherine GibbGrowth and Growing Things,
Seasons,
Weather
Downloads
12Ahint a Blue RoogRhoda BulterCrofting,
Minibeasts,
Nursery Rhymes
Downloads
13Come Peerie JeemieRhoda BulterCrofting,
Nursery Rhymes
Downloads
14I Hate KaleLaureen JohnsonGrowth and Growing Things,
Healthy Eating
Downloads
15Toon Moose an Country MooseAnne FraserComparative StudyDownloads
16Da BonfireLaureen JohnsonHot and ColdDownloads
17OobinLaureen JohnsonSoundDownloads
18Tammie da TrootAald DaaAnimals,
Birds,
Pets,
Sea,
Seasons
Downloads
19Freddie da FlookAald DaaAnimals,
Birds,
Seashore
Downloads
19Bruce da MooseAald DaaAnimals,
Birds,
Pets
Downloads
19Eddie da EelAald DaaAnimals,
Birds,
Pets,
Sea,
Seashore
Downloads
19Clara da CooAald DaaAnimals,
Birds,
Pets
Downloads
20Nonsense songLaureen JohnsonDownloads
21Da Tree Peerie GriceIris SandisonHouses and HomesDownloads
22Da Magic StaneChristian TaitDownloads
23Nort WindRhoda BulterAnimals,
Birds,
Pets,
Seasons,
Weather
Downloads
24Da Tirrick an da WhaleMark Ryan SmithAnimals,
Birds,
Pets,
Sea,
Seashore
Downloads
25A Letter fae Uncle BertieChristian TaitTransportDownloads
26Robbie RedbreestVagalandBirds,
Christmas
Downloads
27Da First ChristmasIris SandisonChristmasDownloads
28Foo Robbie got his Rid BreestMargaret GearChristmasDownloads
29Illustrating wordsAlan SkeaDownloads
30Translate storiesAnne FraserDownloads
31Gaer Box vocabulary and grammarDownloads
31Shetland's varied voicesDownloads

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