Online Educational Resources for School Closure - St. Mary's Primary School, Dungarvan

Updated: 13^th May 2020

Here are some links to educational websites parents/children might find helpful while schools are closed. Most of the educational websites have provided free access for the duration of the school closures.

It is important to engage in other general activities such as reading daily, board games, art and craft, play, exercise, baking, gardening, mental and social maths.

‘Breathe – Self-Regulation and Relaxation Techniques for Children’ features a range of calming breathing techniques, written activities and guided visualisations that children can use to bring about a sense of peace and comfort in any situation. The resource is suitable for children of all ages and class levels.

Please find some suggestions for Junior Classes on the table below.

RTE Home School Hub

Classes every morning on RTE 2, starting at 11am for 1 hour.

Lots of other resources can be found on the website.

Cúla4 ar Scoil

Active School Week

Active School Week Resources/Ideas

Beyond The Classroom

Lets Play Ireland

Magazines for Children

Newsflash

The Primary Planet

Epic

Activities to accompany these magazines can be found at The Primary Planet

Educational Resources for SEN

Parents of children with additional needs may find some of the following supports and services useful during this time.

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) provide a wealth of resources on their website (in English and as Gaeilge) for all levels. Materials are specifically targeting children with Special Educational Needs with input from Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.

As I am has been working to support Ireland’s autism community throughout the COVID-19 emergency. Over the past number of weeks, the organisation has designed a COVID-19 Hub, containing support materials, social stories and a webinar to help children with autism and family members through the uncertainty, anxiety and lack of routine.

Activities and resources for children from birth to twelve years are available on the “Help my kid learn” website. There are activity ideas in play, reading, writing, counting and speech.

Downloadable games and worksheets for supporting children and young people with their speech, language and communication skills.

The HSE website has also compiled a list of useful resources, with explanations of the coronavirus pitched at children. This includes posters on hand-washing and what to expect if visiting a test centre, hoping to allay fears they may have.

National Adult Literacy Agency

Barnardos

Literacy

http://nessy.com/free-trial/signup

https://www.getepic.com/

https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/

https://www.vooks.com/

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar

https://www.starfall.com/h/

https://www.jollylearning.co.uk/