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I hope everyone is well, adapting to the recent changes and settling into a new routine. While it is important to continue learning at home, the well being of families is paramount. It is an opportunity to spend time together, pursue individual interests and slow down. I have put together some ideas and links to resources which may be of use. There are quite a few boxes as I teach a range of class levels and these are simply suggestions for you and the children to pick and choose from. I'll update as we go along with any useful ideas or resources I find.
Keep in touch and let me know if I can be of support to you using this email address:
jtedstone@scoiliosagain.ie.
Stay safe,
Jennifer Tedstone.

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Mind Up is a program we use at school to promote positive mental health and well being.

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This site is for everyone who is interested in fighters, their history, characteristics, etc.

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This is a free resource which tailors reading texts and comprehension questions to ability levels. Students can keep track of their own progress.

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ReadTheory | Reading Comprehension Exercises

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Reading comprehension exercises — online, free, & adaptive. Fits K-12, ESL and adult students. Easily track progress for the entire class.

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David Walliams is releasing a free children's audio story for the next month.

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Join the The World of David Walliams to be the first to hear about new David Walliams books, special offers, free activities, live shows, events and more!

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Go to www.folensonline.ie and click register.
Select Teacher
Fill in a username, email and password
School roll number: Prim20

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Go to www.my.cjfallon.ie
Filter to the title you require

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The Maths is Fun website has free resources for developing skills in all areas of maths. They have a particularly useful page for multiplication tables practice including tips for learning difficult tables, a memory trainer and interactive tests.

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Topmarks is an excellent website with activities to practice English and Maths skills in all class levels. I can advise of specific activities for pupils to complete if you contact me.

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Testimonials

IXL is brilliant. I am using it for autistic secondary students who need literacy and numeracy support. I love the instant feedback, the huge library of questions available, and the teacher insights!

Tara, teacher

Dublin, Ireland

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IXL is the world's most popular subscription-based learning site. Used by over 14 million students, IXL provides unlimited practice in more than 5,000 maths and English topics. Interactive questions, awards and certificates keep kids motivated as they master skills.

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Twinkl have given free access to all their resources during school closures which include downloadable worksheets, powerpoints and interactive games. They also have a home learning hub with daily activities for different age levels. Use the code: IRLTWINKLHELPS

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What home learning help and activities can I find here?

With lesson ideas and even break time activities, these daily schedules are designed to support your home learning experience. You can find itineraries for EYFS, KS1, KS2 children: simply select your child's age at the top. You can either follow the full itinerary each day or pick and choose some home learning activities to try with your child. You can also find a wealth of teacher-made resources in all subjects for EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3/4 children.

How can I support my child when home learning?

Trying to stick to a schedule or itinerary can help you and your child, but find what works best for you. If you have the room, you could also set up dedicated spaces for you and your child to work. Make sure to take care of yourself and your child with some mindfulness activities. You could try yoga or colouring. You could also take a look at the Twinkl Parents Hub for more help, advice and support.

How can I make home learning more fun?

Our partners have created some fun, educational activities for primary school children with some of their favourite characters. Try activity booklets, crafts or these lovely Twinkl Originals books to help keep your child engaged and entertained.

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With lesson ideas and even break time activities, these daily schedules are designed to support your home learning experience. You can find itineraries for EYFS, KS1, KS2 children: simply select your child's age at the top. You can either follow the full itinerary each day or pick and choose some home learning activities to try with your child.

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Some of you will have taken part in our chess jamboree last year. We will be having another when we get back to school. This website teaches the mini-games we play and they currently have a challenge to make your own chess set. The games offer fun for everyone and pawn wars is suitable for even the youngest players. Remember to wish your opponent good luck!

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1st = St Catherine's, Dublin. 2nd =St Laurences, Dublin. 3rd = St Maires of the Isle, Cork. 4th = St Anthony's, Cork.

The Shield section was won by GMA Knocknacarra, Galway. With St Felims, Cavan in 2nd place and Limerick ETNS in 3rd place.

Thanks to parents and teachers who supported the event and gave their students a great day of competitive chess. Below is the league table:

Conratulations to everyone who participated, and especially to convincing champions St. Catherine's, Donore Ave. Dublin 4.

St. Catherine's will be the first school name to be ingraved on the beautiful new cup.

This year the entry fees paid by schools covered all the normal costs and allowed us to purchase a new cup for the National champions.

In the background are the very strong St. Anthony's team with their 4th place medals.

We would like to express a big thank you to the West County Hotel, Ennis for looking after us all so well on the day.
Primary Schools All-Ireland Chess Finals 2023

In the West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare.

Wednesday, 7th June 2023 Starts 11.00am to 4.00pm

Entry fee - €10 per player.

There are 2 events, your school can register for one or both events. To register email brendan@chessossity.com
(1) The All-Ireland team Championship:
School teams of 8 players (fee €80 per team). Each team plays 6 games, league format.
(2) Girls team finals:
School teams of 4 players (fee €40 per team). Each team will play 6 games, league format.

There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams.

Plus star player prizes for the outstanding students of all the teams that don't make the top three.

Every school leaves the event with a team prize or a star player to celebrate!

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Journal
Keep a diary and write or draw something daily.

Post
Write a letter or postcard to a friend or family member.

Write a story or poem
-The bravest thing I ever did...
-If I was the Taoiseach for a day...
-The best things in life are...
-I still remember the day I was born...
-We'd reached the end of the rainbow when...

Shared reading
Enjoy a book together taking turns to read and follow.

Learn a poem
Find a poem that you enjoy and challenge yourself to learn it off by heart! The Poetry Foundation and Writer's Digest list various poems for children.

Remember to edit your work! Check that you have used capital letters, punctuation, correct spelling and reread to check that it makes sense.

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Use your kitchen cupboard to develop your maths skills!
-Identify the shape of each container and order by height.
-Order all the tinned goods in your cupboard by the best before date.
-Calculate the weight of all the dried foods.
-Find the difference between the heaviest and lightest items.
-Calculate how much it would cost to buy enough of an item for all your friends.
-Measure out the ingredients for a delicious new recipe.

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Learn to identify the birds in your garden and record the different species that visit. Birdwatch Ireland have useful information to help you recognise common birds and you can join their club to become a Bird Detective.

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Useful information that will help you to identify your garden birds and how to make your garden more friendly to birds and to all biodiversity.

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Please look at our Scoil Íosagáin padlet for lots of great ideas to help you to feel healthy and well.

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There are so many interesting places you can visit virtually such as museums and art galleries. You can even visit Mars or take a nosy around the International Space Station! The link below on Scoilnet has links to some of the amazing places you can visit. Don't forget your suncream :)

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Virtual tours are a simple, yet effective means to provide rich learning experiences for students and pupils. Explore the National Gallery of Ireland, The Louvre, The Cliffs of Moher (without getting wet!), step into the Sistine Chapel and gaze at Michelangelo's legendary frescos in the Vatican and even look out for Bród (the president's dog) in Áras an Uachtaráin. Students/pupils can move through exhibits at their own pace. Viewers can control the video by scrolling to look in different directions and from different angles which can prove to be highly effective for visual learners. Continue reading the PDST article on virtual tours here or begin your virtual tour experience with the tours below highlighted by the Scoilnet team.

Ireland
View More - Ireland Virtual Tours

Europe

International

Unleash your inner explorer with the exciting Google Treks resource. Click on the location you want to explore, then interact with the information or check out the street view & maps. There are incredible close-ups of unreachable places.

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Official education portal of the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland. Curriculum focused resources and support for primary and post primary teachers.

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This website, set up by the Scouts, has lots of ideas and activities to do within your home or garden.

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Movie Club/Film 2020
Enjoy a film together and discuss it afterwards. How would you rate this movie? Do you know the names of the actors/director? What year was it made? What did you like best about it? What was the theme of the movie? Keep a list of all the films you watched together to share with others.

Take a trip down memory lane!
Look at photographs and talk about shared memories. Are there any stories attached to the really old photographs that you hadn't heard before?

Explore the natural world
Take a walk around your garden or a local, quiet green area/beach. Try to identify as many plants as you can. How can you learn more? Make a bug hotel to entice six-legged lodgers and plant some flowers for the bees.

Make a gratitude jar
Write down something you are grateful for every day and post it in your jar. When you are feeling down, reading back over your thoughts may cheer you up.

Stargaze!
Take a look at the night sky. Can you see any constellations? Perhaps a space station may be passing. Apps such as Skymap help you to locate the stars above. Keep looking up!

Explore your own interests
Do you enjoy learning about space, animals, sewing, music... cake? There are lots of useful websites for information such as NASA and  Dublin Zoo have a live webcam. This may be the perfect time to teach yourself a new skill.

Most importantly, be kind to yourself and others. Everyone will have moments of feeling unsure and overwhelmed, this is natural. Eating healthily, exercising and trying to maintain a regular sleep cycle will help you to feel well. Remember relaxation time is important too! Turn any red thoughts to green and talk about your worries. Let's stay positive, follow safe hygiene advice and look forward to seeing each other again soon.
Take care everyone :)