- Twinkl is an online resource for all subjects and levels (Code: IRLTWINKLHELPS) – https://www.twinkl.ie/resources/roi-resources Check out the dedicated Parents’ Hub
- https://www.prim-ed.ie/blog/post/parent-information-centre/
English Literacy
- Reading – Library Books and Readers
- Story Nory – https://www.storynory.com/
- Oxford Owl – https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
- Starfall – https://www.starfall.com/h/
- Learn rhymes or poems
- Diary Writing
- Folens are offering free access to over 330 Collins Big Cat ebooks and printable worksheets for teachers and parents. Click on the link below, click on Teacher login, enter username;parents@harpercollins.co.uk, enter password; Parents20! https://connect.collins.co.uk/school/Portal.aspx
- A wide range of books available for children to listen to: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen?ref=adbl_ent_anon_ds_hm_hb
Maths
- Hit the Button – https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
- IXL – https://ie.ixl.com/ ( Choose your class level )
- Sumdog – https://pages.sumdog.com/
- Practise Maths Tables
Gaeilge Activities
- Irishgrammarapp and Duolingo – can be downloaded from app stores
- https://www.cula4.com/ga/
- https://irishforparents.ie/
- http://www.leighleat.com/
Other Great Websites
- Top Marks (Key Stage 1 and 2) – https://www.topmarks.co.uk/
- Ask About Ireland – http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learning-zone/primary-students/
- Crickweb (Key Stage 1 and 2) – http://www.crickweb.co.uk/
- Kahoot – https://kahoot.com/explore-games/
- http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/microsite/pl/irish/index.asp
- https://www.kiddle.co
- https://www.scoilnet.ie
- https://app.gonoodle.com ( Physical movement and meditation)
- https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?fbclid=IwAR0qnjNgKnOhihBYJifdrFWj9ZtC3MNZoHyUs7ZI1QPvzucr5aEISy_WqzA
Educate Together's Learn Together Resources and Curriculum
Covid-19 resources in a range of languages
The Department of Health and the HSE have produced Covid-19 resources in a range of languages other than Irish and English which you can access below. The languages currently available are Chinese, Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Latvian and Lithuanian.
Special Education & Other information from the NCSE
- https://ncse.ie/online-resources-for-parent
- A picture book for children who are worried about coronavirus: https://www.calameo.com/read/000777721945cfe5bb9cc?authid=Xu9pcOzU3TQx
- The following link includes advice on supporting children with Autism: https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/supporting-someone-with-special-needs-during-covid19.html
Virtual School Tour Ideas
Well Being
This is a free downloadable activity journal to help children to enhance their mental well-being through a range of activities. It’s probably most suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years old but can certainly be adapted for younger or older children.
Guided Breathing Exercises
Guided Relaxation Exercises
Movement Exercices, including Yoga
Internet Safety
Webwise is an extremely informative website in relation to internet safety. It offers great advice for parents and also explains apps which your children may be using. They have created a handy guide with lots of great tips and advice for parents.