USEFUL WEBSITES

 

Please find below a list of websites which may be of interest -
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• 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 – Elevenses with The World of David Walliams - The World of David Walliams

 

• 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 advice and support during Covid-19 : Covid-19 - Department of Education and Skills

 

• NEPS & DES - Relaxation Techniques (podcast): https://soundcloud.com/user-719669409/relaxation-techniques-30-03-2020

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