Online Resources
This is a difficult time for many parents and guardians as they navigate the unchartered territory of home-schooling; it can be hard to know what to do or where to start. In addition to the updates the teachers will post on the school website we would like to draw your attention to recommended online teaching resources that provide useful material for parents and guardians. Let us reassure all families again, especially those who may be struggling, that you’re not expected to re-create school at home. Children may be feeling anxious and if they’re finding it difficult to keep up with structured learning, they can learn other life skills at home through cooking, baking, physical exercise, play and meditation. P.E with Joe on Youtube is very popular.
Wishing you all well – Go néirí libh go léir.
Kieran Watters
Príomhoide.
Online resource bank for primary school level
Scoilnet.ie
A very useful online forum with a wide array of resources (emphasis on free tools). Resources are organised into theme pages and the website is easy to navigate.
Twinkl.ie
Created by teachers, ideal for home education, it has lots of appealing games, stories, worksheets etc. It is offering a free month’s subscription (enter offer code: IRLTWINKLHELPS).
Cúla4.com
A collection of resources as Gaeilge – cláir, físeáin, cluichí, tomhais agus srl.
Ask about Ireland
A treasure trove of resources with an Irish interest, focusing on our national culture.
Padlet.ie
A collection of tools, apps, ideas and sites to support Irish Primary pupils working at home, compiled by Ciara Reilly primary-school teacher and lecturer in education with Marino Institute.
MúinteoirLOI
Another resource created by primary school teacher Tom O’Connor which is ideal for anyone who has a house full of League of Ireland fans this morning. Free themed lessons focused on Irish soccer clubs.
Go Noodle
Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
Scratch
Learn to programme interactive games, stories and animations.
Khan Academy
Non-profit site with provides free video tutorials in maths and reading.
IXL.com
Subscription-based learning experience that provides curriculum-aligned maths and English content from junior infants up to sixth year.
National Geographic Kids
Learn about science, geography and history.
Nasa Kids’ Club
Child-friendly resource where kids can learn about science and space.
I am an Artist
A visual arts initiative comprising 30 short TV programmes (each 6 minutes in length), an interactive website with slideshows, lessons, weblinks and interactive games, providing a stimulating collection of curriculum-mapped resources.
https://padlet.com/parteensolosinging/zfdq5n59llog
A padlet created by a Primary teacher from Clare with lots of activities for home.
Touch Type Read & Spell
TTRS is a multi-sensory course that teaches touch-typing to help children and adults improve their reading and spelling skills.
Audible
Offering hundreds of kids audiobooks for free
<https://goodereader.com/blog/
Dublin Zoo Webcam