Reading and Literacy:
Now is a great time for reading. You can access free eBooks and audiobooks via BorrowBox . More information can be found at Libraries Ireland
Vooks.com is offering a one month free trial. A lovely site that brings picture books to life.
Dolch Word – word recognition and spelling practice for Senior Infants to third class
Literactive – literacy resources for Senior Infants/Early readers. Stories to read and Literacy activities (Parents need to register to use this site but registration is free)
Storyline Online has a large number of storybooks read by actors
Why not use this time to learn how to type? Try out Bbc Bitesize Dance Mat Typing
Maths & Coding:
Challenge yourself to the Daily 10 Mental Maths Challenge. Pick your level and answer 10 maths questions in the time.
Prodigy Maths – free maths challenge game suitable for pupils from 1st to 6th
Hour of Code – many free (some require subscription) coding activities
Bits and Bricks – fun coding game on the LEGO website
Practice your Maths skills on The Maths Factor – free for the duration of the closures
Number Fun: Counting Activities for Kids – a resource site for number and Maths activities.
Gaeilge:
Séideán Sí – games and activities in Irish for Junior Infants to 2nd class
Watch some cartoons as Gaeilge on Cúla4 and improve your Irish
There are some nice storybooks read aloud as Gaeilge on the FutaFata YouTube channel
Science & Nature:
Dublin Zoo have some resource packs on their animals and have a competition going to win a zoo pass for your family
For the animal mad kids, have a look at the San Diego Zoo site. Great pictures and facts about animals and some art and crafts ideas too.
And also check out National Geographic Kids for more animal facts and fun.
And why not learn a bit more about the planets and space on NASA’s SpacePlace
Dk FindOut is a great online encyclopedia for kids with lots of interesting information and facts
Tune into YouTube weekdays at 11 for Science with Maddie Moate – all episodes available to watch
Learn about our President and Áras an Uachtaráin at president.ie
Movement Breaks
Get moving with:
The Body Coach on YouTube has 5 minute kids workouts and he will be launching his live PE lessons from Monday 23rd at 9am Click here for details.
And for a bit of relaxation and zen, try Cosmic Kids Yoga
Test your sports skills with a GAA challenge.
Art & Music
Learn to draw comic book characters with Irish Marvel illustrator Will Sliney on his YouTube channel and join in his Twitter #wewilldraw daily challenge
Why not try designing a book cover? O’Brien are running a competition to redesign the cover of their book The Supermarket Ghost.
Try and complete some of Ms. Friel’s LEGO challenges – use your imagination! 30 day LEGO challenge
Learn some music basics with Mylene Klass on YouTube
General Links:
St. Anne’s Parish website – information about the church and the parish
Whole School Evaluation (2015) report for Scoil Mhuire
HSE Parent Advice Drop-In Clinic (Loughlinstown) – a monthly advice clinic for parents or carers who wish to seek advice from a Clinical Psychologist with regard to any aspect of parenting.
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment information for parents – recommended resources and information for parents of children from Infants to 6th.
Shankill library opening times
Webwise.ie – internet safety advice for parents and schools
Digital Parenting – a Vodafone UK site with good advice for parents on managing children’s technology usage in the home.
New Primary Language Curriculum (Junior Infants to Second) – An information leaflet for parents
Learning Links:
Recommended by Infants teachers:
Starfall – helps to learn letters and has some online interactive books for early readers
Literactive – literacy resources for Senior Infants/Early readers. Stories to read and Literacy activities (Parents need to register to use this site but registration is free)
Dolch Word – word recognition practice for Senior Infants/Early readers
Séideán Sí – games and activities in Irish for Junior Infants to 2nd class
Alphablocks on YouTube – videos on letters sounds and phonics by CBeebies
Numberblocks on YouTube – a great way for kids to learn about numbers and early maths by CBeebies
Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel on YouTube – lots of catchy learning songs
Cool Counting to 100 song on YouTube that Senior Infants love!
Counting Activity – counting sea creatures to 5 (Junior Infants) and to 10 (Senior Infants)
Jolly Phonics songs for letter sounds
Recommended by First Class teachers:
Maths is Fun: maths games and activities
Summer Stars: An exciting initiative to encourage children to read during the summer holidays from Library Ireland
ictgames: literacy and numeracy activities
Crickweb: a variety of learning activities including literacy, numeracy, science etc
coolmath4kids: computation and tables practice for all class levels