Useful Links
Starfall - This is a brilliant website for practising phonics. It is also very helpful for parents, as it says the sound that each letter makes in the English alphabet.
Starfall
Twinkl Learning Resoures- A really useful website with a variety of learning resources for all areas of the curriculum.
National Geographic kids - A brilliant, colourful site, full of information on different countries, animals, science, and much much more.
GoNoodle -Enourgages movement and mindfulness available for free at school, home, and everywhere kids are!
IXL - With unlimited questions, engaging item types, and real-world scenarios, IXL helps learners experience maths and English, built children's curiosity.
Ask about Ireland - This website provides lots of information and activities on History, Geography & Science.
SFI- The Discover Primary Science and Maths Programme (DPSM) which aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
The Primary Planet- The Primary Planet is an Irish children’s news magazine. with news, sport, music, entertainment, and dare I say, politics are some of the many topics featured in this exciting publication each month.
Storyberries- This is a free, online collection of easy-to-read and beautifully illiustrated stories, comics and poems for kids.
Handwritingpractice - Whatever happened to the art of handwriting? This site lets you create custom handwriting practice worksheets.
Cula4 - This free Irish app from TG4 is aimed at two groups: Cúla4 na nÓg is aimed at under-sixes, while Cúla4 is aimed at older children. As well as TV shows, there are games and creativity sections.
Ciara Reilly - A former Primary School Teacher has compiled an outstanding bank of resources including Irish resources.
Mentoring Muinteoir - A primary school teacher shares her ideas some useful links to children learning.
Oxford Owl - Educational resources and free eBooks to support children's learning at primary school and at home, from Oxford University Press.
National Museum of Ireland - Offers inspiring and diverse ways for people to engage with our national collections.
National Library of Ireland - Offers an exciting online programme of exhibitions, events and learning opportunities.
Science Gallery - Provides cutting-edge programmes that ignite creativity and discovery where science and art collide.
Science Gallery
Maths Dictionary - Explains much of the vocabulary that comes up in various Maths topics.
Maths Dictionary
Maths Games - This website includes games based on various Maths topics.
CoolMath4Kids - This website clearly explains how to complete various Maths operations step-by-step.
Maths Activities - This website has activities based on various Maths topics.
Maths Activities
Practical Ideas
Practical Suggestions for Home Learning through Covid 19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve decided to give you a few ideas of things you can do to help your child to learn. We decided to base it on active learning methodologies. Please remember that these ideas are completely optional. Our suggestion is that you give your days some routine and maybe dedicate an hour or two to schoolwork.
Try to include reading, tables and spellings, some physical activity, some writing and some Gaeilge.
Please click below to download our practical ideas suggestions: