Useful Resources
Dear parents,
The following are some useful links, games and tips for helping your child at home this year.
Looking forward to the year ahead,
Múinteoir Rachael.
General:
Homework Tips: https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/NEPS-Guides/Org-Motor-Skills/NEPS-Homework-Tips-Parents-Primary.pdf
Fun Activities: http://www.helpmykidlearn.ie/
Suggestions of Educational Apps: http://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Literacy%20Apps.pdf
Literacy:
- Tips for shared/paired Reading at home:
https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/NEPS-Guides/Reading-and-Dyslexia/Reading-and-Dyslexia-Shared-Paired-Reading-At-Home.pdf
- Reading and Dyslexia tips for parents: https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/NEPS-Guides/Reading-and-Dyslexia/Reading-and-Dyslexia-Dyslexia-Tips-for-Parents-Primary-Aged.pdf
- Useful tips and games for teaching sight words: www.sightwords.com
- Online Encyclopedia for children: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/
- Reading tips and books appropriate to your child's age. Useful book finder to find books that will interest your child: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/
-Tips, games and online eBooks: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
- Free online audio books for your child to listen to at home: http://www.onlineaudiostories.com/
- Useful website for practicing phonics: http://www.starfall.com/
Maths:
- Glossary of mathematical terms: https://www.ncca.ie/media/1404/glossary_of_mathematical_terms.pdf
- Excellent Maths and Literacy activities that align with the primary curriculum: ie.ixl.com
- List of useful websites and apps that can be used to support your child's learning: http://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Useful%20Websites%20and%20apps.pdf
Gaeilge:
- Programmes and games that support Irish language skills: http://www.cula4.com/ga/home/
-Free online Gaeilge course for parents: www.isfeidirliom.ie
-Dictionary for parents and children. English to Irish and vice versa: www.focloir.ie
-Child friendly books: www.leighleat.com
Internet Safety:
- Webwise: Useful advice, videos and resources to help you monitor your child's online internet use. https://www.webwise.ie/parents/
- Kids Search Engine: http://www.kidrex.org
The following are some useful links, games and tips for helping your child at home this year.
Looking forward to the year ahead,
Múinteoir Rachael.
General:
Homework Tips: https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/NEPS-Guides/Org-Motor-Skills/NEPS-Homework-Tips-Parents-Primary.pdf
Fun Activities: http://www.helpmykidlearn.ie/
Suggestions of Educational Apps: http://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Literacy%20Apps.pdf
Literacy:
- Tips for shared/paired Reading at home:
https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/NEPS-Guides/Reading-and-Dyslexia/Reading-and-Dyslexia-Shared-Paired-Reading-At-Home.pdf
- Reading and Dyslexia tips for parents: https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/NEPS-Guides/Reading-and-Dyslexia/Reading-and-Dyslexia-Dyslexia-Tips-for-Parents-Primary-Aged.pdf
- Useful tips and games for teaching sight words: www.sightwords.com
- Online Encyclopedia for children: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/
- Reading tips and books appropriate to your child's age. Useful book finder to find books that will interest your child: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/
-Tips, games and online eBooks: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
- Free online audio books for your child to listen to at home: http://www.onlineaudiostories.com/
- Useful website for practicing phonics: http://www.starfall.com/
Maths:
- Glossary of mathematical terms: https://www.ncca.ie/media/1404/glossary_of_mathematical_terms.pdf
- Excellent Maths and Literacy activities that align with the primary curriculum: ie.ixl.com
- List of useful websites and apps that can be used to support your child's learning: http://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Useful%20Websites%20and%20apps.pdf
Gaeilge:
- Programmes and games that support Irish language skills: http://www.cula4.com/ga/home/
-Free online Gaeilge course for parents: www.isfeidirliom.ie
-Dictionary for parents and children. English to Irish and vice versa: www.focloir.ie
-Child friendly books: www.leighleat.com
Internet Safety:
- Webwise: Useful advice, videos and resources to help you monitor your child's online internet use. https://www.webwise.ie/parents/
- Kids Search Engine: http://www.kidrex.org
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