Check out https://www.webwise.ie/parents/ to find guidelines and support around internet use for children.
Check out the link below for some tips on helping children to understand Covid 19 in the school context.
www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/back-to-school-after-lockdown-tips-from-an-nhs-psychologist/
www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/back-to-school-after-lockdown-tips-from-an-nhs-psychologist/
English - Reading and Story
Oliver Jeffers, author of 'The Incredible Book Eating Boy' and 'How to Catch a Star' is reading a story a day at https://www.oliverjeffers.com/books#/abookaday/ . These stories are suitable for all ages, but especially engaging for Junior Infants - 1st Class.
David Walliams, the author of 'Awful Auntie', 'Fing' and 'Billionaire Boy' is reading a story a day at https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/ . These stories would be more appropriate for 1st and 2nd Class children.
If you've run out of books and are looking for graded, age and ability appropriate books, go to https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/free-ebooks/
This website has an extensive range of e-readers. You have to set up an account but there's no cost. The books are easier to read on a laptop or tablet.
This website has an extensive range of e-readers. You have to set up an account but there's no cost. The books are easier to read on a laptop or tablet.
At https://www.storylineonline.net/ children can listen to a story and follow the words on the screen. These stories are great for some discussion afterward. Children could draw their favourite part of the story or write about their favourite character. The website directs you to Youtube, this is great if you're using a mobile phone or tablet.
https://www.storyberries.com/ has a range of stories to read and audio stories. The texts provide a reading challenge for 1st and 2nd class. The audio stories would be more appropriate for infant classes.
Maths
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www.topmarks.co.uk Topmarks is an easy to use website with different games and activities for children from Junior Infants to Second class. You can select the age range suitable for your child. https://ie.ixl.com/math/ On this website there is a list of all of the maths skills students learn at each class level. These skills are organised into categories, and you can move your mouse over any skill name to preview the skill. To start practising, just click on any link. http://www.mathsisfun.com/ This is an easy to use website with math puzzles, games and worksheets https://www.teachingmoney.co.uk/eurosite/euroindex.html There are different games on this website to help our child learn about money. https://www.education.com/games/time/ There are different games on this website to help our child tell the time. |
These are games you can print and play with your children. These are mostly suited to Junior and Senior Infants.
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Physical Education and Wellbeing
The children should all have their Super Trooper records at home. Try a few of the activities throughout the day. Lots of the activities can be done independently so there's not much pressure on parents'/guardians' time. The website has lots of activities to support health and well-being. Have a look at the family zone which has ideas for physical activity, nutrition and well-being.
RTE jr and Operation Transformation's 10@10 is great for taking a short break. Once set up the children can carry out the activity without parental guidance. It is available at this link or through the RTEPlayer app.
GONOODLE.com has a huge range of dance, movement and well-being activities. Check out their website at gonoodle.com.
The Body Coach is doing a PE lesson every day at 9 am. He also has 5 minute movement breaks which are great. These and other exercise area available here.
Cosmic Kids on Youtube is great for a yoga/mindfulness activities. It might be nice if you're looking for a 10-15 minute chillout time.
Special Education Support
The NCSE (National Council for Special Education) has compiled a number of documents outlining ways to support children with special educational needs at this time. The documents are very clear and brief and are a great resource for all.
https://theautismeducator.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Corona-Virus-Free-Printable-.pdf
This is a link to a social story that helps to explain the Corona Virus to children. It may help to alleviate some stress or concerns.
This is a link to a social story that helps to explain the Corona Virus to children. It may help to alleviate some stress or concerns.
Brain Calm is a programme that helps assist children with sensory needs. It can help children who are struggling with behaviour; have difficulty regulating emotions; and children who are dealing with anxiety.
Brenda Cassidy, the creator of Brain Calm will be posting a tutorial every day over the next few weeks. The first tutorial can be seen here. The first tutorial explains a bit about the theory while others will be of a more practical nature. You can follow Brenda Cassidy OT and Sensory Educator on Facebook.
Brenda Cassidy, the creator of Brain Calm will be posting a tutorial every day over the next few weeks. The first tutorial can be seen here. The first tutorial explains a bit about the theory while others will be of a more practical nature. You can follow Brenda Cassidy OT and Sensory Educator on Facebook.
Visual Arts
This link has a great range of websites, virtual tours and art activities. You will have great fun with these. The quick draw game is great fun and works well on mobile and tablet.
Mindful Colouring
This link allows you to print mindfulness drawings or colour them online. This is great if you are not in a position to print pages at home.
Thecolour.com is another online colouring site.
This youtube channel guides children through drawing activities with great results.
More Useful Links
Brain Calm
Brain Calm is a programme that helps assist children with sensory needs. It can help children who are struggling with behaviour; have difficulty regulating emotions; and children who are dealing with anxiety.
Brenda Cassidy, the creator of Brain Calm will be posting a tutorial every day over the next few weeks. The first tutorial can be seen here. The first tutorial explains a bit about the theory while others will be of a more practical nature. You can follow Brenda Cassidy OT and Sensory Educator on Facebook.
TTS International Schools has a range of booklets to download. The activities don't need to be printed and can be viewed on a mobile or tablet. Click here to access the website and find the select booklet by age.
Here are some collected links from different websites. These games and activities are a great help for children, and help them to learn without the focus on pencil and paper. Simply click on the link to explore these resources.
Maths games from the BBC website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/
Literacy games from the BBC site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/
The Sesame Street website has many games and activities to choose from, including Maths, Art, etc. It is primarily suitable for Infant classes.
http://www.sesamestreet.org/
Starfall is an American website but has many useful, fun activities for children to help their literacy learning. It goes from the basics of letter sounds to mini stories aimed at promoting reading and making it a fun activity.
http://www.starfall.com/
APPS
There are some great educational apps available currently, particularly for iPad. I have chosen three paid ones to outline here.
The Jolly Phonics app is available as on iPad (€5.99) and is the complementary app for the way the children learn to read in school. Children progress from learning their letter sounds, to drawing the letters on - screen, to blending, to playing games that reinforce what they have learned. It is well worth the investment. It is available to download HERE.
Teach your Monster to Read is available as an iPad app (€4.49) and for free on computers. Once you sign up for a free account on their website, you can then create a personalised monster that learns letter sounds and words for various rewards. Suitable for infant classes and for older reluctant readers. A more detailed overview is HERE.
http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/accounts/sign_up
Another great app suitable for First and Second Class is Book Creator App. A review of this app is available HERE. It costs €4.49 and is great for children to create stories without the traditional pen and paper. Children can add pictures and sound effects to their writing and share the finished piece with family and friends. The App is available to download HERE
Brain Calm is a programme that helps assist children with sensory needs. It can help children who are struggling with behaviour; have difficulty regulating emotions; and children who are dealing with anxiety.
Brenda Cassidy, the creator of Brain Calm will be posting a tutorial every day over the next few weeks. The first tutorial can be seen here. The first tutorial explains a bit about the theory while others will be of a more practical nature. You can follow Brenda Cassidy OT and Sensory Educator on Facebook.
TTS International Schools has a range of booklets to download. The activities don't need to be printed and can be viewed on a mobile or tablet. Click here to access the website and find the select booklet by age.
Here are some collected links from different websites. These games and activities are a great help for children, and help them to learn without the focus on pencil and paper. Simply click on the link to explore these resources.
Maths games from the BBC website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/maths/
Literacy games from the BBC site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/
The Sesame Street website has many games and activities to choose from, including Maths, Art, etc. It is primarily suitable for Infant classes.
http://www.sesamestreet.org/
Starfall is an American website but has many useful, fun activities for children to help their literacy learning. It goes from the basics of letter sounds to mini stories aimed at promoting reading and making it a fun activity.
http://www.starfall.com/
APPS
There are some great educational apps available currently, particularly for iPad. I have chosen three paid ones to outline here.
The Jolly Phonics app is available as on iPad (€5.99) and is the complementary app for the way the children learn to read in school. Children progress from learning their letter sounds, to drawing the letters on - screen, to blending, to playing games that reinforce what they have learned. It is well worth the investment. It is available to download HERE.
Teach your Monster to Read is available as an iPad app (€4.49) and for free on computers. Once you sign up for a free account on their website, you can then create a personalised monster that learns letter sounds and words for various rewards. Suitable for infant classes and for older reluctant readers. A more detailed overview is HERE.
http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/accounts/sign_up
Another great app suitable for First and Second Class is Book Creator App. A review of this app is available HERE. It costs €4.49 and is great for children to create stories without the traditional pen and paper. Children can add pictures and sound effects to their writing and share the finished piece with family and friends. The App is available to download HERE
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
This website has an extensive range of e-readers that you can choose based on age.
https://dabbledoomusic.com/p/parents
This website is currently providing free access to parents for one month. It follows the Irish Music Curriculum.
https://www.seideansi.ie/
This website has a wide range of stories as Gaeilge. It is primarily aimed at fluent speakers so aim for a class level below that of your child.
https://www.cula4.com
This is a link to TG4 online cartoons and TV shows.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/
Interactive mathematics activities.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5XMF3Inoi8R9nSI8ChOsdQ
This youtube channel guides children through drawing activities with great results.
