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Information & Suggested Resources during School Closure 2020

Messages from Mrs. Lane

NEW: 25/06/'20: 6th Class Graduation Message + Message from Fr. Belton & Mrs. Lane

12/06/'20: Video Message for Pupils + National Gallery

05/06/'20: Video Message for Pupils

29/05/'20: Video Message for All Pupils, Video Message for 6th Class, Millie + Trócaire Box Drop Off

22/05/'20: Video Message for 6th Class, Video Message for All Pupils + Millie

22/05/'20: Message for Communion Girls from Mrs. Lane, Message from Fr. Liam + Communion Candles

15/05/'20: Video Message for Pupils, Dawn Chorus, Millie in the Bath + Millie Drying Off

08/05/'20: Video Message for Pupils, Active Challenge, Millie's Active Challenge + Millie after her Challenge

01/05/'20: Video Message from Mrs. Lane for Pupils

03/04/'20: Video Message from Mrs. Lane for Pupils

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03/04/'20: Video Message from Mrs. Lane for Parents

02/04/'20: Message from Mrs. Lane re Easter Holidays

27/03/'20: Video Message from Mrs. Lane

20/03/'20: Letter to Parents


​Weekly Plans

NEW: Class Plans for Week Beginning: Monday June 22nd 2020

Class Plans for Week Beginning: Monday June 15th 2020

Class Plans for Week Beginning: Monday June 8th 2020

Class Plans for Week Beginning: Tuesday June 2nd 2020

Class Plans for Week Beginning: Monday May 25th 2020

Class Plans for Week Beginning: Monday May 18th 2020

Class Plans for Week Beginning: Monday May 11th 2020

Class Plans for Week Beginning: Tuesday May 5th 2020

Class Plans for Week Beginning: Monday April 27th 2020

Class Plans for Week Beginning: Monday April 20th 2020

Class Plans for Week Beginning: Monday March 30th 2020

Class Plans for Week Beginning: Monday March 23rd 2020


Suggested Daily Timetable

Suggested Daily Timetable
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Online Access to Text Books / Publishers / Worksheets

​Busy at Maths - Free Online Tutorials and Games

'Grow in Love' - Free Access

CJ Fallon - Access to 'Sounds Like Phonics'

CJ Fallon - Further Access to Free Online Resources

CJ Fallon - Access to 'Busy at Maths' books

Folens - Access to Digital Resources

'Over The Moon' English Resources - Junior Infants to Second Class

The Educational Company - Free Access to all eBooks

Bua na Cainte Download Instructions

Twinkl Free Access Reminder​


Useful Online Resources

English / Literacy

CBeebies Bedtime Stories

Online Creative Writing Pack

John Boyne Story Competition 

Write your own story with Storybird
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Starfall: www.starfall.com

Nessy: https://www.nessy.com/us/

Alphablocks Phonics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qs3c0ehDvZkbiEbOj6Drg

Oxford Owl Free eBooks: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home

Epic Online Library: https://www.getepic.com/

BorrowBox: https://www.borrowbox.com/ 

Writing Legends: https://www.writinglegends.com/

Sorchaj.com Phonics: www.sorchaj.com

Teach Your Monster to Read: https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/

Stories read by actors: https://www.storylineonline.net/


Maths

Topmarks: www.topmarks.co.uk

Topmarks Hit the Button: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button 

Topmarks Daily 10: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10

Multiplication.com: https://www.multiplication.com 

Tables: https://www.timestables.com/


Gaeilge

​www.seideansi.ie

Duolingo: https://schools.duolingo.com/

Futa Fata Scéal an Lae (Story of the Day) 

Scéalta le Spraoi


Resources Explaining about COVID-19

Sylvie Bloom & her guinea pig Rua

Coronavirus - A Book for Children (illustrated by Axel Scheffler)

Minister Simon Harris Answers Children's Questions on COVID-19

Social Story - Getting ready to go to the Test Centre


Physical Education / Dance / Movement

The Body Coach - Live PE Classes for Kids

www.gonoodle.com

PSSI PE Lessons: https://pssi.pdst.ie/clickme.html


Art / Music / Drama

Dublin Chamber - Children's Art & Short Story Competition

Artzone - Free Online Workshops

Create Content from your Home with RTE & 2fm

Out of the Ark Music: https://www.outoftheark.co.uk/ootam-at-home/
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SESE / Outdoors / Nature

Turn your daily walk into a nature home school ​

Dublin Zoo Activity Books

Scholastic Learn at Home: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html  

Science Foundation Ireland: https://www.sfi.ie/engagement/discover-primary-science-and-maths/activities-search/

Ask about Ireland: http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learning-zone/primary-students/


SPHE / Mindfulness / Wellbeing

At Home with Weaving Well-Being - A Well-Being Journal for Kids

Ideas for parents to help children stay calm, alert and learning

NEPS Relaxation Techniques

Go Noodle Flow: https://family.gonoodle.com/channels/flow
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Other Useful Resources / Links

Tips for Junior/Senior Infants

Home Activities for Infants

Tips for First/Second Class

Tips for Third/Fourth Class

Tips for Fifth/Sixth Class

10 Fun Ways to Homeschool

RTÉ Learn - Home School Hub

20 Learning Apps for Children

RTEjr podcasts to entertain and educate children 

Tips and Tricks for Home Learning

BBC Primary Teaching Resources

Indoor Activity Suggestions from Scouts UK

Scoilnet Supports

teachit primary - Free Access

Communication 4 All: http://www.communication4all.co.uk/HomePage.htm 


Resources for SEN Pupils

AsIAm.ie - Social Story COVID-19 'Lockdown'

Emotional Literacy - An Information Booklet for Parents

Supporting Children with ASD during COVID-19 - Social Story

Supporting Children with ASD during COVID-19 - Visuals

National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Advice for Young People while Schools are Closed

NEPS video supports for parents

NEPS Sample Plan for the Day

NEPS Guide for Parents Supporting Children with Routines

Apps for Supporting Students with Autism

Social Story by Carol Grey - COVID19. I can help!

Suggested Apps for SEN Pupils

National Council for Special Education (NCSE) - Online Resources for Children with SEN

www.senteacher.org

Communication 4 All: http://www.communication4all.co.uk/HomePage.htm ​
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