Help as a school
Here you’ll find everything you need to know to support Sightsavers from the classroom, including resources for lesson planning and information about our workshops.
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About the competitionWorkshops and lesson plans
Sightsavers Ireland is currently unable to offer in-person workshops, but we have developed an exciting virtual workshop that can be completed in class or as homework.
The Put Us in the Picture schools website aims to engage children aged seven to 13 on issues of development, disability inclusion and the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as exploring how Irish people own and participate in Ireland’s international development programme through Irish Aid.
Students watch animated movies and play interactive games, and are rewarded with badges to mark their achievements. Upon completion, each student receives a downloadable certificate naming them a ‘Disability Inclusion Champion’.
Start the adventure today at www.putusinthepicture.ie
We also offer a selection of downloadable lesson plans aimed at children in different age groups. You can download copies of these below.
Lesson plans to download
Sightsavers workbook for schools
Put Us in the Picture: Our workbook features learning activities based on disability inclusion.
Download the workbook and our colouring in poster.
Finished the workbook? Test your knowledge here
Secondary-level lesson plans
Seeing Our World: This CSPE and transition-year learning resource explores blindness and human rights around the globe, featuring learning exercises and practical projects.
Download in English
Primary-level lesson plans
Open Your Eyes: A resource for early years and primary students, including interactive exercises and activities.
Download in English
Leagan Gaeilge
Download photo pack for this lesson plan
Pacáiste grianghraf: leagan Gaeilge
More stories about our work
Our gallery features plenty more sight-saving stories to use in your lessons, including case studies from our beneficiaries, our staff and our local volunteers in the countries where we work. Each story illustrates how our work is helping to restore sight and change lives.
Browse our stories
Want to find out more about helping as a school?
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