Useful websites during exceptional closure (now until at least 19th April 2020)

It has now been confirmed that schools are closed until at least 19th April. We are working to set up a dedicated class communication platform, but it takes time. We will update when it's ready. In the meantime here are some links to educational websites which you may find useful during this unprecedented closure (all will open in a new window):

 www.twinkl.ie Use code IRLTWINKLHELPS for a free month's subscription. Lots of resources for all ages

www.scoilnet.ie A huge array of resources -choose appropriate class level and subject at the top

https://ncse.ie/online-resources tips from National Council for Special Education (NCSE) mainly for children who receive Speech & Language or Occuptaional Therapy, but others may find useful

https://www.mystorybook.com/ Online story creator for free writing

https://storybird.com/member-family-plan Again a story creator, offers 7 day free trial

https://www.storylineonline.net/ Good for juniors, has audio storybooks

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/   some good maths games

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/ useful activities

https://www.gonoodle.com/ good for physical activity and movement breaks

https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/ David Walliams reads excerpts from his books-for older children

https://www.themathsfactor.com/  Maths from Carol Vorderman...free for the moment, requires sign up

https://www.starfall.com/h/ games for Infants and 1st class