Some links to websites that we think are neat!
Newsletters ‘As Gaeilge’ suitable for students in 4th-6th class are released weekly from Maynooth University. https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/froebel-department-primary-and-early-childhood-education/eleathanach
Watch cartoons ‘As Gaeilge’, play games ‘As Gaeilge’ or enter competitions. Child friendly and easily accessible. www.cula4.com
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
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
Mixed times tables test is a fun way to test out your times tables knowledge
New Zealand Maths Education Website is a great resource for all stages in Primary school, full of resources and links.
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+
David Walliams website has a wide range of activity packs to accompany his books. He also has audio stories available under the Elevenses tab.
Scholastic kids book club has lots of colouring pages, art ideas, crosswords and activities to download and print for your child to complete.
RTÉ Home School Hub: Classes start each day from 11am-12pm,
More fun content and projects on and the RTÉ Player.
P.E. with Joe Wicks The Body Coach 30 minute work outs to suit the whole family https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
Yoga with Maura, an Irish yoga teacher, is posting free isolation yoga videos daily on her YouTube channe
TJ Reid’s 35 minute sessions for kids twice a week on his Facebook page through Facebook live Tuesday and Thursdays 12pm-12.45pm.
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 environmentally friendly.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com
NASA has some great ideas for fun activities to do at home.
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.
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!
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.
Art Attack is also available on YouTube on the Disney UK Channel. Great for step by step art ideas
Watch cartoons ‘As Gaeilge’, play games ‘As Gaeilge’ or enter competitions. Child friendly and easily accessible. www.cula4.com
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
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
Mixed times tables test is a fun way to test out your times tables knowledge
New Zealand Maths Education Website is a great resource for all stages in Primary school, full of resources and links.
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+
David Walliams website has a wide range of activity packs to accompany his books. He also has audio stories available under the Elevenses tab.
Scholastic kids book club has lots of colouring pages, art ideas, crosswords and activities to download and print for your child to complete.
RTÉ Home School Hub: Classes start each day from 11am-12pm,
More fun content and projects on and the RTÉ Player.
P.E. with Joe Wicks The Body Coach 30 minute work outs to suit the whole family https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
Yoga with Maura, an Irish yoga teacher, is posting free isolation yoga videos daily on her YouTube channe
TJ Reid’s 35 minute sessions for kids twice a week on his Facebook page through Facebook live Tuesday and Thursdays 12pm-12.45pm.
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 environmentally friendly.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com
NASA has some great ideas for fun activities to do at home.
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.
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!
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.
Art Attack is also available on YouTube on the Disney UK Channel. Great for step by step art ideas
