Since we can’t get to the book shops or libraries now might be the perfect time to give Audible a try. No account is needed, just click on the link below and there is instant access to a collection of audiobooks. https://stories.audible.com/discovery .
Creative Schools post today with something different every day for everyone! Follow the link for ideas: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lOO5_fkIfiCJ2AaLkhf5UAvMUYMYE7Q9?usp=sharing .
We might not be able to visit Dublin Zoo but we can still take a look at the animals. Every Monday they take us on a virtual safari tour around Dublin Zoo!! Here we have Asian tigers, snow leopard, Bornean orangutan and more!!! https://youtu.be/w5xhyJADQys .
https://indd.adobe.com/view/5237deef-2311-469f-9e2d-b5ee89c2000f As many of you are aware, we have been using the Weaving Well Being Programme from 2nd-6th in term 1 this past couple of years. The Weaving Well-Being programme gives children the opportunity to weave positivity into their daily lives through a range of activities in a variety of areas (including mindfulness) and developing […]
As part of Active Schools, we have worked with Cork Sport Partnership a number of times in recent years, cycling, rowing, tug-of-war. They have released a booklet of age appropriate activities ‘Keep Active Cork’. Have a look and have some fun with it! https://www.corksports.ie/keep-active-with-csp/?fbclid=IwAR199yL3Nwyo1BLp6mZ42yVtZhaW8xuLOXvtLNlAwPZil5cNQXCJ_kkW9T8 .
The Happy Talk programme is a programme as part of the HSE Speech and Language Department and UCC Speech and Language Therapy Dept. The pack contains ideas and activities to play and use at home to develop early language, literacy and listening skills! You can access it at the following link addresses: https://www.dropbox.com/s/x51196rx8f3evph/Happy%20Talk%20Springtime%20Pack%20%284%20-%208%20years%29.pdf?dl=0 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sliqNFeHsSXpawQ4sgCsyNcpdfeGZIoa/view?usp=drivesdk […]
Something for the GAA fans out there. Rebel Óg Coaching has come to the rescue with online coaching camps going live on YouTube every morning and midday from Tuesday to Friday next week. There will be two separate camps, one for the Junior side (4-8-year-olds) and one for the Senior side (9-12-year-olds). The Junior Camp […]
Why not take a look at some World Museums from the comfort of your own home!! Here is a link to some virtual tours of museums all around the world!! https://www.familydaystriedandtested.com/free-virtual-tours-of-world-museums-educational-sites-galleries-for-children/?fbclid=IwAR0sVIZTSrfWzQj7hqBs6MwexfGqCRnny5SS18hTdxk2zqu1VESjQi6R .
Well Done to past pupil Peter Burke who has raised €1100 for Mercy Hospital over this Easter Weekend!! Well Done Peter!!! http://www.redfm.ie/news/coronavirus/teenage-boy-from-douglas-raises-e1100-for-mercy-hospital-by-hosting-an-easter-garden-run/ .
