Educational Websites & Resources

General

Distance Learning – A wide variety of resources across the Curriculum

More Distance Learning – Cross curricular tools, apps & websites

NEPS – Advice & resources for keeping children well during Covid-19

Schooldays – Parenting and Education in Ireland

Help My Kids Learn – Full of ideas to help your child learn everyday

NCCA – National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

NCSE – Online resources for children with special needs

RTE Jr – Home school learning hub

Scoilnet – Open this website to log into WorldBook Online resources

NPC – National Parents Council

Gaeilge 

Cula4 – Irish language fun activities and videos

Songs in Irish– A collection of popular songs sung in Irish

Duolingo – Great way to learn the language

Focal – A database of Irish terms and words

Séideán Sí – Interactive games for children as Gaeilge

TG4 – Irish programmes/cartoons for young children

Frása an Lae – daily phrases in Irish

Scéalta le Spraoi  – Daily stories as Gaeilge

Leigh Anois

Taisce Tuisceana

Resources for Parents Gaeilge

‘Cúpla Focal’ for Parents and Guardians

Padlet Resources for Teachers and Parents

Literacy

Recommended Reads – Wicklow Library Service

Starfall – Fun activities for kids

Jolly Phonics – Online support for parents

Topmarks– Educational games and resources

Touch Typing  – Free touch typing programme

Read Theory – Free online reading comprehension exercises

Free Rice – Help with vocabulary in a fun way for older children

Audio Stories – Collection of stories/poems to read and/or listen to

Stories Online – Videos of actors reading wonderful children’s stories 

Teach Your Monster To Read– For Junior Infants – First Class

Oxford Owl– eBook library with over 250 books suitable for children

Khan Academy – Reading and maths activities

Library Access – Online Library Service of Ireland

Borrow Box – Borrow free eBooks and eAudiobooks (children & adults)

An Post– Free playbook with ideas for drawing, writing and mindfulness

Numeracy 

Mathletics – A great website to help children with numeracy

Maths at Home Activities – Daily maths activities that can be done at home

Scratch – Learn to programme interactive games, stories & animations

Multiplication – A fun interactive site for multiplication

Maths is Fun – Maths activities by year and strand 

Khan Academy – Fun maths games

ixl Maths – Maths linked to Irish Curriculum

nrich maths – Challenging maths activities for all classes

S.E.S.E

Green Schools – Environmental education programme for schools

Dublin Zoo – Visit the zoo and see live video footage of some animals

Notice Nature – Irish biodiversity site

Ask About Ireland– Information about Ireland across the curriculum

DK Find Out – A wide range of general resources

Bird Watch Ireland – Learn about all types of our feathered friends

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group – See our underwater visitors

Ducksters – Collection of History, Geography & Science facts & information

Science for Kids –  Science activities and experiments

NASA Kids’ Club – Learn about science and space

European Space Agency – Explore the distant stars and planets

Primary Science and Maths– Classroom activities for all ages

Kids National Geographic – Interactive games, videos & information

S.P.H.E.

Zippy’s Friends – Boost Your Child’s Well-Being for 5-7 year olds

Webwise – Advice and information on Internet Safety

Be Active– Plenty of activities to keep everyone active

Incredible Edibles – Agri Aware Healthy Eating Initiative

Stay Safe – Personal safety education programme

Road Safety  – Road safety website

Water Safety – Irish educational resource on water safety

Physical Education

Get Ireland Active – Promoting physical activity in Ireland

PE Homework  – PE activities for home during blended learning

Active School Flag – Government initiative to promote activity in schools

10 at 10 – Ten minute fitness videos for all the family

Go Noodle – Fun movement and mindfulness videos

Getting Active – Games for all age groups

Scavenger Hunts – Scavenger hunts for younger children

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Virtual Sports Day Activities

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Visual Arts

Art for Kids – 14 day free access to art lessons

Red Ted Art – easy craft ideas for children

The Vincent Van Gogh Gallery

The National Art Gallery

Online Competitions

Online Competitions

Community Games Creative Competitions