January in Scotland

This Canadian has lived in Scotland for over two decades and this is the only place I have ever been snowed in. We had the promise of snow this week but what fell in my area was disappointing though this does not mean that it did not have an impact elsewhere. North of Inverness, people were stranded in their cars for several hours and here in the Central Belt, there was a dusting.

Though snow is never a certainty in January, celebrating Robert Burns is. In schools, children undertake memorising poetry (in Scots) to recite and PE lessons include Scottish Country dancing. Burns’ Suppers are held to mark the birthday of Robert Burns and include the recitation of Address to a Haggis, Toasts and ceilidh dancing.

I have been spending my time this month not memorising Burns, but thinking about how to incorporate Scotland into learning resources. This is my first attempt: a skip counting sequencing Scottish picture puzzle resource– say that quickly, I dare you.

If you were wondering what Scots sounds like, check out this video of the Gruffalo in Scots. It’s fantastic.