Please find below a list of websites which may be of interest to some –
- INTO Your Child in the Primary School: https://www.into.ie/app/uploads/2019/09/2019_TipsParents_ENG.pdf
- Webwise: Contains information and advice on a range of internet safety issues and concerns – https://webwise.ie/
- Kildare Library Services: http://www.kildare.ie/Library/OnlineServices/
- NCCA – Primary Language Curriculum: info-sheet-for-parents-english.pdf (ncca.ie)
- Special Education Needs (SEN) – NCSE has created a range of occupational therapy and speech and language therapy online resources for pupils with additional needs, categorised by pupil class level – https://ncse.ie/online-resources
- Literacy: Online library with wide variety of e-books and audio books, also contains a children’s section – https://www.borrowbox.com/
- Literacy – World Book Day: A wealth of resources to support all reading and interest levels – World Book Day Ireland – World Book Day
- Literacy: A comprehensive list of eBooks for ages 3-11 – https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/
- Literacy: Elevenses with the World of David Walliams – https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
- Literacy: Printable English grammar worksheets for pupils from 3rd-6th class – https://www.jumpstart.com/parents/worksheets/grammar-worksheets
- Literacy and Cross-curricular: Curriculum-linked news magazines online with free access until schools reopen – https://www.theprimaryplanet.ie/
- RTE Home School Hub: https://www.rte.ie/learn/
- Gaeilge: Scéalta ón Gúm, a collection of audio stories from An Gúm (soundcloud) – https://soundcloud.com/forasnagaeilge/sets/an-gum-1
- Gaeilge: Aiseanna agus gníomhaíochtaí digiteach, resources and online activities – https://www.seideansi.ie/index.php
- Gaeilge: A large range of Irish language programmes, games and activities available on this website – https://www.cula4.com/en/watch/
- Gaeilge – Cúla4 ar Scoil: https://www.cula4.com/en/shows/cula4-ar-scoil/
- Maths – Times Tables Game with Topmarks: ‘Hit the Button’ is an interactive maths game suitable for pupils from 6 to 11 years: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
- Maths Drills: Free maths worksheets for all levels – https://www.math-drills.com/
- Maths: Online chess activities and resources – http://movesforlife.ie/
- S.S.E. (History, Geography and Science): The National Geographic has a wide range of videos, games and quizzes which relate to History, Geography and Science – https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
- S.S.E. (History, Geography and Science): Dorling Kindersley have videos, fun facts and quizzes on a range of topics, especially in the area of SSE – https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/
- Visual Arts: Plenty of inspiration to explore the different strands of the art curriculum – http://www.iamanartist.ie/
- Visual Arts: Illustrator Jarrett Lerner has a number of unfinished comic strips here which can be printed off and completed – https://jarrettlerner.com/activities/
- Music: An interactive site with a collection of music animations suitable for pupils in senior classes – http://interactivesites.weebly.com/music-fun.html
- Drama: This website has hundreds of improvisation games for pupils of all ages – http://improvencyclopedia.org/games//index.html
- Physical Education – Go Noodle: Movement activities, fun for all the family – https://family.gonoodle.com/
- Physical Education – The Body Coach, Joe Wicks: Streamed live at 9am on YouTube, can be played back at any time – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
- Physical Education – Fun Dance Classes: Variety of dance, stretching tips and challenges for children from 8 upwards – https://dancetogetherp.weebly.com/primary-school.html
- Self-care – Meditation: https://insighttimer.com/
- Self-Care – Meditation: https://www.calm.com/
- NEPS & DES – Guide for Parents on how to support children when school is closed: https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/guide-for-parents-supporting-children.pdf
- NEPS & DES – Sample daily plan: https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/plan-your-day.pdf
- NEPS & DES – Relaxation Techniques: https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/new-relaxation-techniques.pdf
- NEPS & DES – Relaxation Techniques (podcast): https://soundcloud.com/user-719669409/relaxation-techniques-30-03-2020
- NEPS & DES – How to talk to children about Covid-19: https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/talking-to-children-and-young-people-about-covid-19-coronavirus-advice-for-parents-and-schools.pdf