Recommended Links and Activities

1. Newsletters ‘As Gaeilge’ suitable for students in 4th-6th class are

Gaeilge released weekly from Maynooth University.
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/froebel-department-primary-
and-early-childhood-education/eleathanach

2. Watch cartoons ‘As Gaeilge’, play games ‘As Gaeilge’ or enter

competitions. Child friendly and easily accessible. www.cula4.com

3. We highly recommend Duolingo. It is a fantastic language learning

resource and guides students through the basics of learning Irish chose
from a 5 minute or 10 minute slot daily to improve your Irish language
skills.
https://www.duolingo.com/course/ga/en/Learn-Irish

4. Thematic Irish word boards. Lots of useful topics covered, why not use
the baking Irish word board while baking or cleaning with your kids?
https://www.cnag.ie/ga/cult%C3%BAr-club/acmhainn%C3%AD-
breise/doodles.html
and
http://www.saotharlann.com/doodles.html

Maths 1. Mixed times tables test is a fun way to test out your times tables
knowledge
https://tablestest.com/

2. New Zealand Maths Education Website is a great resource for all

stages in Primary school, full of resources and links.
https://nzmaths.co.nz/

English 1. Online children’s magazine with activities online and suggestions for
activities at home for all the family to enjoy. News Flash: 7 years+ and
The Primary Planet: 9 years+
https://www.newsmagmedia.ie

2. David Walliams website has a wide range of activity packs to

accompany his books. He also has audio stories available under the
Elevenses tab.
https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/

3. Scholastic kids book club has lots of colouring pages, art ideas,
crosswords and activities to download and print for your child to
complete.
https://clubs-kids.setantabookclubs.ie/clubs_assets

4. RTÉ Home School Hub: Classes start each day from 11am-12pm,
More fun content and projects on www.rte.ie/learn and the RTÉ
Player.

1. P.E. with Joe Wicks The Body Coach 30 minute work outs to suit the
P.E. whole family
 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ

2. Yoga with Maura, an Irish yoga teacher, is posting free isolation yoga
videos daily on her YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsT93z3naCOJXnZuMM7sgIA

3. TJ Reid’s 35 minute sessions for kids twice a week on his Facebook

page through Facebook live Tuesday and Thursdays 12pm-12.45pm.
https://www.facebook.com/TJReidFitness/

Geography 1. National Geographic is a great resource for your inquisitive children,

this website has a range of quizzes, games and articles. Perfect to help
them to research their favourite animal or how to be more
Science environmentally friendly.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com
History 2. NASA has some great ideas for fun activities to do at home.
https://www.nasa.gov/stem/forstudents/k-4/index.html

3. Growbox is a range of themed GIY boxes full of seeds, stuff and know-
how to make it easy to grow your own food at home. Boxes starting
from €10 sent straight to your home.
https://shop.giy.ie/pages/growbox

4. This is a fun and educational curriculum linked horticulture project,

that will get your children thinking and learning all about how your
food goes from field to fork! Open to all parents to aid in ‘at home
learning’, while also giving you an opportunity to win some prizes!
https://www.incredibleedibles.ie/iefamilychallenge.html

Art 1. Much loved artist Don Conroy is back teaching the nation how to
draw. He has a new YouTube channel where he plans to upload a
range of drawing lessons.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo4dO9D4okn25M6mvfB02rQ
/videos

2. Art Attack is also available on YouTube on the Disney UK Channel.

Great for step by step art ideas
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL10E32CC356CF96F2

Religion 1. Easter PowerPoints and journals available on Twinkl

a) https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/the-easter-journal-ebook-t-
or-1135
b) https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/the-easter-journal-easter-
traditions-powerpoint-t-or-1314
c) https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/the-easter-journal-the-story-
of-easter-powerpoint-t-or-1138

2. Saddleback bible cartoon stories on YouTube of the story of Easter

links are in chronological order below; The Triumphal Entry, The Last
Supper, The Washing of Disciples Feet, Jesus Prays, The Crucifixion,
God is with us, Jesus’ Ascension.
i) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-
 39h0xYqdE&list=PLYn06r4leL_RguA_6LO-
11rkjEsNb21oa&index=2
ii) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SigoALSS1R8
iii) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv5ajWNrnt4
iv) https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=bsUCJDRNHi0&list=PLYn06r4leL_RguA_6LO-
11rkjEsNb21oa&index=5
v) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL8R158Ujp4
vi) https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=XOgKAAuEpcE&list=PLYn06r4leL_RguA_6LO-
11rkjEsNb21oa&index=7
vii)https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=UcFw8pLBSIo&list=PLYn06r4leL_RguA_6LO-
11rkjEsNb21oa&index=8

Social 1. If you scroll down when you reach the homepage on this link you will
find the NEPS links as pictured below. There are some great advice for
Personal keeping your child calm and relaxed during this uncertain time and
and also the importance of routines and timetables to create structure for
Health your child.
https://www.education.ie/en/The-
Education Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-
and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html#15