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Hello everyone,
We hope that you enjoy Wellness Week for our last week together before the summer holidays.  Thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us and for working so hard at home the last few months, we are very proud of you all.  We hope  that you have a fantastic summer! We will look forward to seeing you all again in September!
Keep reading and looking for numbers and shapes all around you!
Ms Conlon, Mr O' Connor & Ms O' Dwyer

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Hello Everyone!
We hope you are all keeping well and that you enjoyed all of the activities last week about the farm. I'm sure you all loved looking at the pictures of Ms. Sinnott's farm in Wexford.

This is our last week of activities before the summer holidays. Our theme this week is 'Wellness'. We have picked lots of different activities, which we think you will love. They are all suggestions for you to carry out, we want you to have lots of fun!

We would like you all to know just how proud we are of all of you and how hard you have all worked over the last few months. We know how difficult it has been and how much you have all missed your friends and coming into school every day. You are all amazing! We hope you enjoy your summer holidays and that the sun will shine again soon.
Please stay safe and mind yourselves.

Ms. Mackessy, Ms. Mulderrig, Ms. Sinnott.

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Hi Junior Infants!
We hope you and your families are safe and well, and had loads of fun last week with our zoo themed work.
I am so sad to say that this is our last week of school and the summer holidays begin on Friday! What an unusual and memorable year we've had! You all settled into big school so fantastically, become such independent and enthusiastic boys and girls, and made new friendships, which you'll have forever! You've all done such wonderful work at school and at home with your families, and learned so much. You should be so proud of yourselves and your achievements this year.
This week is Wellness Week, so we have lots of lovely wellness, relaxation and mindfulness activities, which we're sure you'll love, and should lead nicely into the summer holidays and the break you all deserve so much.
Remember everything is just a suggestion and you can do what you have time for using whatever materials you may have at home. Have a relaxing week everyone and a fun, happy and safe summer!:)

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KIDZ BOP Kids - Best Time Ever (Dance Along)

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Think about your favourite memory from Senior Infants. Talk about the different sections and draw a picture of all of your friends and your favourite activity.

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We think you will love this story about Eddie, his teddy Freddie and the big bear. See if you can pick out any rhyming words in the story.

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There are lots of different videos to look at. There might be a video of your favourite animal.
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Listen to this poem and draw a picture of you and your friends on your first day back at school.

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When you and I Grow Up by Kate Greenaway - Rainy Day Poems

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Adventures are the spice of life and friendship is the sugar. This is a wonderful poem about a childhood friendship dreaming of adventures.

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Have lots of fun baking fairy cakes. You could also decorate them with sweets or sprinkles. Enjoy.

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We think you will love this video :)

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Have lots of fun creating your own 'Positivity Jar'.

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Have fun singing along to this song.

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TheLearningStation - Kids Songs and Nursery Rhymes

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The More We Get Together - Kids Songs - Children's Songs - Nursery Rhyme - by The Learning Station

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Yoga Time! Jungle Safari: Kids Yoga and Nursery Rhymes | Cosmic Kids

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Create your own 'sun' using different materials. Here are some ideas.

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Whether you need cheering up on a dreary cloudy day or just want to celebrate the summer sun, these awesome sun crafts for kids are the perfect choice.

Decorate your windows or your walls with one of these crafts so the sun can shine all day long!

These sun crafts are great for kids of all ages. You'll find some that are appropriate for toddlers (check out the fork-painted suns), fun for preschoolers (like the recycled cd sun), or fun for older kids (like our piper cleaner sun plant stake).

Choose one to make with your kids for a fun way to brighten your day.
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Awesome Sun Crafts for Kids

Grab a couple of coffee filters to make a fun Tie-Dyed Sun Suncatcher

Brighten up a potted plant with this colorful Pipe Cleaner Sun Plant Stake

Make a simple Sun Suncatcher like this from Sand In My Toes

Create some pretty fork-painted suns like these from I Heart Crafty Things.

Use a paper plate to make this friendly sun from The Resourceful Mama.

Exercise your fine motor skills with this paper plate sun from Buggy and Buddy.

Do some simple weaving to make this pretty Sunshine Sewing Craft from I Heart Crafty Things.

Try squish painting to make this pretty sun from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.

More Sun Craft Ideas

Use a cupcake liner to make this cute sun from I Heart Crafty Things.

This paper plate sun from The Kindergarten Connection is super-cute and easy to make.

Make this simple sun from Look We're Learning with a coffee filter.

Recycle an old cd and turn it into this fun sun craft from The Kindergarten Connection.

You'll catch yourself singing "You Are My Sunshine" while you make this sweet sun from The Soccer Mom Blog.

Celebrate summer with this pretty Sun Suncatcher from Rainy Day Mum.

Use simple materials to make this Bright Sunshine Craft from Preschool Toolkit.

Use your handprints to make this friendly sun from Crafts on Sea.

Weave and wind ribbon and yarn to make this pretty sun from NurtureStore.

This easy beaded sun from The Kindergarten Connection is great for fine motor skills and turns out so pretty.

Which of these sun crafts do you want to make with your kids?

You may also like one of these kids crafts:
Paper Plate Tambourine Kids Crafts Pom Pom Caterpillar Craft Rain and Raindrop Crafts for Kids My Book of the Four Seasons: A Paper Bag Book Wind Chime Crafts for Kids
Combine a sun craft with a fun book

You can make a fun craft afternoon with your kids when you combine one of these fun crafts with a great book. Here are some sun and summer books I recommend:

Do more activities with your kids!

Join our fun Facebook community, Creative Family Fun for Busy Families, for daily activities that are great for kids and families. We'll chat, share, and have fun. It's a safe and private place to share ideas for family and kids activities.

I'd love for you to join me! Just click the link below, request to join, and answer the questions (they're easy, I promise). Come join the fun! Join the Creative Family Fun for Busy Families community here.

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Whether you need cheering up on a dreary cloudy day or just want to celebrate the summer sun, these awesome sun crafts for kids are the perfect choice. Decorate your windows or your walls with one of these crafts so the sun can shine all day long!

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Carry out a random act of kindness. You could help set the table, empty the dishwasher, pay someone a compliment or even give someone you live with a big hug. An act of kindness will put a big smile on their face.

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Keep a well-being journal every day.

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Listen to some of your favourite "feel good" music this week and have a dance!

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Listen to some of your favourite "feel good" music this week and have a dance!

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HAPPY - Pharrell Williams (feat. Minions)

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Go outside and walk a "mile with a smile" in the fresh air this week. 

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Go outside and walk a "mile with a smile" in the fresh air this week. 

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Bua na Cainte Siopadóireacht Ceacht 5 p39

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Pick some of your favourite word games to play this week.
You could do some sensory play with sand, rice, sugar or shaving foam and practise writing them with your finger, or make some of the words from playdough.

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Below is a list of all the sight words we've learned this year, for you to include in your child's favourite word games.

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Below are all 12 Junior Infant tricky words. Remember to include them in your child's favourite word games.

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Do some pages of your Grow in Love workbook this week.

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Superpower Listening | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids

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"ab" words
Write a few "ab" words for your child to sound out. He/ She may suggest more by rhyming, e.g.
tab
cab
dab
fab
crab
lab etc.
Ask him/ her to write:
The crab got a cab to the lab.
and draw a picture.

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New Horizon - Meditation & Sleep Stories

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Mindfulness Meditation for Kids | BREATHING EXERCISE | Guided Meditation for Children

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FATHER'S DAY ALL ABOUT MY DAD BOOK: A thoughtful and easy gift idea ... for Father's Day! It comes with dad, grandpa, uncle and a blank option to fit everyone's needs! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/.../F...

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FATHER'S DAY ALL ABOUT MY DAD BOOK: A thoughtful and easy gift idea ... for Father's Day! It comes with dad, grandpa, uncle and a blank option to fit everyone's needs! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/.../F...

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Hunt around your house;
Find 3 things that feel rough and 3 things that feel smooth.

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FATHER'S DAY ALL ABOUT MY DAD BOOK: A thoughtful and easy gift idea ... for Father's Day! It comes with dad, grandpa, uncle and a blank option to fit everyone's needs! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/.../F...

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FATHER'S DAY ALL ABOUT MY DAD BOOK: A thoughtful and easy gift idea ... for Father's Day! It comes with dad, grandpa, uncle and a blank option to fit everyone's needs! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/.../F...

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"ug" words.
Write a few "ug" words for your child to sound out. They may suggest more by rhyming e.g.
bug
slug
rug
dug
snug
lug etc.
Ash him/ her to write:
The bug dug in the rug.
and draw a picture.

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Relaxing Music For Children - Be Calm and Focused (cute animals)

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Yes You Can!

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The 'I can't' Monster  | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids

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Hi Everybody!
We hope you are all keeping safe and well. This is our last week on the padlet. We have really enjoyed hearing how you have all been getting on. Remember to keep busy and active over the summer and we will see you in September! Have a great summer everyone!

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Christmas Songs and Carols - Love to Sing

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I Feel Good | Positive Song for Kids | Children Love to Sing

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This week's story is A Vsitor for Bear. It's all about making new friends.

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Additional Wellness / Mindfulness activities for the summer or into the future:

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Additional Wellness / Mindfulness activities for the summer or into the future:

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Relax with a book

Blow some bubbles very slowly; practise nice, slow and calming breathing

Have a gratitude discussion at bedtime; Say 1 or 3 things you are thankful for about the day.

Do some Cosmic Yoga (youtube)

Be kind

Give someone a compliment

Colour

Paint

Make something

Have a healthy vegetable or fruit snack. Eat it mindfully - quietly with no TV,device or talking

Help around the house

Have a gadget / technology free day in your house

Do a science experiment

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It's almost Summer! If you are like us, you can't wait to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and have fun! If you are a regular here, you know just how much we love science. For us, summer is the perfect time to do some of the summer science activities for kids we have been putting on our to-do list all year. If you are looking for inexpensive, easy projects that are great for summertime, you have come to the right place!

Icy Science Activities for Kids

I can't think of a better way to enjoy the summer, than with a nice cold science experiment. Here are just a few that we love and adore. They are simple and easy to set up. Best of all, your kids will want to do them OVER and OVER again.

Lego Ice Excavation Science | Our lego-lovers are obsessed with incorporating their legos into their everyday acience activites. We had so much fun with this lego ice excavation science activty!

1. Sticky Ice| Turn a Piece of Ice into Glue using this simple and easy experiment using salt and ice. You can try this one today in your kitchen or wait for a warm day when you just want something fun to cool you off.

2. Icy Treasures | Ice Excavations with Lego, Rainbows, or Spacemen can be downright exciting for kids. They can test a variety of materials to try to save their beloved toys that are stuck inside the ice. The variations are endless.

3. Fizzing Ice Cubes | Another simple kitchen science activity that your kids are sure to love. The colors and the tactile sensory fun are an added bonus.

Bubbling, Exploding and Fizzy Experiments

What kid doesn't want to explode something, right? Summer is perfect for these messy science activities because you can get outside and bubble or fizz away. The bigger the better!

Exploding Lunch Bag | Learn about gas and expansion through this simple and fun activity. My kids have done this at their dad's house and absolutely love it. I know we will be trying it here this summer too!

Rainbow Bubble Snakes | Who wouldn't want to try this? I have seen this over and over and I just can't wait to try it. I love how it will open the door for such great scientific conversations about bubbles. I can already imagine all the questions, can't you?

Pop Rocks | Try to blow up balloons with this classic candy. We have this and Mento science on our list for this summer. There is some fascination with seeing the explosive chemical reaction that kids just love!

Lemon Suds | Okay, I might have put this in here just because its Lemon. No, that's not it, I think it is a beautiful sudsy mess that would be perfect on the back porch on a warm summer day!

Summer Earth & Life Science Activities

What better time than summer to get outside and explore the world. Its a great time to take time to learn about the elements and the creatures that surround us. It is a great time to investigate things just a little further.

Exploding Volcano with a Twist | Everyone has tried the volcano exploding science experiment, but this one has a fun twist that makes it even more realistic!

Study Rocks | If your kids are anything like mine, summer is a time for collections and bringing the outdoors inside. We loved collecting rocks and learning more about their hardness and their names through this science activity.

Beach Density Jar | We love this beach density jar science experiment. It's such a fun blend of science and sensory fun!

Edible Rock Cycle | After you learn about rocks, it can be really fun to learn some about the different kinds of rocks, how they are formed and the rock cycle. This is a great activity for those rainy days when you need something fun and scientific for the kids.

Giant Worm Tower | We love worms. We have a compost bin in our backyard and had a worm bin in the basement, but there is nothing like being able to see them work on such a grand scale. We might just have to make this soon!

Weather Science Activities for Kids

Summer is a time of so many different weather experiences. Kids are naturally curious about the way weather works such as rainstorms, clouds, changing temperatures and more.

Lego Shadows | Take advantage of the summer sun with this super fun lego shadow activity! Build different lego towers and test out the shadows.

Rain Clouds | We have still not made rain clouds and I can't believe it. They are so beautiful and easy to make yet they explain so much. Just a little kitchen science to make the summer a little more fun. Try this outside on the deck or in the kitchen for a break from the sun.

Make Lightning | Summer is a time that is filled with thunderstorms and lightning. If your kids are anything like mine, they are fascinated by the lightning and how it works. This simple demonstration is perfect for explaining the phenomenon to them.

photo credit: orangeaurochs via photopin cc

Cricket Thermometers | Did you know you can "read" the temperature with crickets. I didn't, but I can't wait to try now. This is such a simple activity to do on those summer nights when the sounds of summer are all around you.

Pool Science | Learn about Condensation at the pool with this simple science activity. This would be great for those minute that seem to never end when kids are waiting to get back in the water after lunch.

Wind Science | Build your own Anemometer to learn about wind. This is such a beautiful project that will carry your summer learning into fall. What a great activity for any kid who loves to build and create.

Summer Chemistry and Physics Experiments

Sinking Soda Summer Science | Add some science to your next backyard barbecue with this super simple summer science project finding out if soda sinks!

Outdoor Chemistry Lab | Create an Outdoor Chemistry Lab and test unknown materials and liquids. Just getting outside means you get to be messier and investigate those pesky unknown liquids with all your might. Get messy and enjoy the summer weather while becoming a budding chemist!

Summer Physics | Create and Engineer an egg drop project this summer. Test a variety of locations, conditions and contraptions. Summer is the perfect time for a project like this. We might even try this again, and do it into a pool.

Film Canister Rockets | Engineer the coolest rockets using a simple technique. I know film canisters might be hard to come by. We are planning on trying this with Pringles cans or medicine containers. I think it will be a blast!

Solar Oven S'Mores | Build a Solar Oven to cook your s'mores this summer. I know how much my kids love s'mores and they love them even more from a creation they engineered themselves.

Sprinkler Science | How cool is this simple sprinkler? Its such a perfect outdoor summer engineering project for kids. Don't tell them what it does and let the fun begin with outdoor science fun.

Wth these must-try summer science activites you'll be able to keep your kiddos busy all summer long. When the weather gets hot and the kids get whiny, be sure to pull out one of these super simple experiments and you're pretty much guaranteed a meltdown-free afternoon!

Looking for more STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) projects and inspiration?

Looking for some more STEAM inspiration that use can use right now? Instant gratification style? Check outSTEAM Kids: 50+ Hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math Hands-On Projects for Kids ebook! It's packed full of a year's worth fun learning activities that will wow the boredom right out of your kids.

And Don't Forget to Check Out The Other Must Try Science Experiments!

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25+ Must-Try Summer Science Activities for Kids

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It's almost Summer! If you are like us, you can't wait to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and have fun! If you are a regular here, you know just how much we love science. For us, summer is the perfect time to do some of the summer science activities for kids we have been putting on our to-do list all year.

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Get a box or plastic bottle and place some memories of this year or the past couple of months in it.
Put it away somewhere safe and open in 10 or 20 years.
Ideas:

Measure your child's height with a piece of wool or string and place in the box.

Write out a list of your child's favourite things e.g. My favourite food is ... My favourite toy, My favourite song... etc.

2 of my friends are ...

When I grow up I want to be ...

You could name it: "My Junior Infant Time Capsule" or "My 2020 Time Capsule" or When I was 5 .." " My Lockdown Time Capsule" etc.

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0 - Around to my left to find my hero, back to the top, I've made a zero.
1 - A straight line down, my that's fun, now I've made a number 1.
2 - Make a hook, and go down, finish with a line across the ground.
3 - Around the tree, around the tree, now I've made a number 3.
4 - Down, across and down once more, now I've made a number 4.
5 - Straight neck, big round tummy, hat on top, 5 looks funny.

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Please continue to read two pages a day.

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21st Century Business (4th Edition)
21st Century Business - Third Edition
A new baby
A Surprise for Feena
A Trip in Time - Core Reader 4
A Way with Words Book 1
A Way with Words Book 2
A Way with Words Book 3
A Way with Words Book 4
A Way with Words Book 5
A Way with Words Book 6
A Way with Words Ju…

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When your child is writing ensure they are starting each letter from the correct place, as shown below.

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A lovely story, based on a young girl's experience of being in lockdown.

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Lucy's In Lockdown - CBeebies style reading

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The NCSE has some great resources for parents. The theme for this week (25th May) is Communication and Keeping in touch and the app of the week is Pages (This app allows you to create a page of text through speech.).

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This website provides free access to a wide range of stories and articles.

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A great resource to support your child's well-being at home.

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Mindful breath meditation to help children stay calm and relaxed.

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😊 🌺 Breath Meditation for Kids 😊 ❤️‍ Mindfulness for Kids

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Practise some reading every day.

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Learning to Read for Kids | Learn to Read with Phonics | Free Trial

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Reading Eggs is the online reading program that helps children learn to read. Hundreds of online reading lessons, phonics games and books for ages 2–13. Start your free trial!

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10 @ 10 some fun exercise videos

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The official website of RTÉjr & RTÉ Kids Online - Streaming shows, Podcasts and much more fun!

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.

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NZ Maths have updated their website for a range of tasks for 'maths at home'.

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This section provides some ideas for how you can raise awareness and share mathematics using everyday experiences and resources found around your home. It includes ideas for supporting your children's learning in all areas of mathematics: geometry, measurement, statistics, algebra and number.

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This section provides some ideas for how you can raise awareness and share mathematics using everyday experiences and resources found around your home. It includes ideas for supporting your children's learning in all areas of mathematics: geometry, measurement, statistics, algebra and number.

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Some yoga and meditation

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Watch & Stream Free Kids Yoga Videos | Cosmic Kids

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Watch and stream kids yoga videos in a safe space on our website. Cosmic Kids’ most popular adventures can be found here as well as on our app.

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Get your children moving with Disney.

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Get the kids moving with these fun games inspired by some of their favourite Disney characters.

These boredom-busting activities will help them reach the 60 active minutes they need every day!

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10 Minute Shake Up games - Healthier Families

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Get the kids moving with these fun games inspired by some of their favourite Disney characters. These boredom-busting activities will help them reach the 60 active minutes they need every day!

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This will help the children revise the sounds they have done so far and introduce new sounds to them.

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School lessons on RTE tv daily from 11-12 on RTE 2.

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Selection of excellent educational maths and literacy games, organised by topic and age group - Topmarks

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Welcome to the Body Coach TV where I post weekly home workouts to help you get, stronger, healthier and happier.

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Counting and ordering games up to 20.

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Learning to count is fun with this range of free educational games for Key Stage 1 children. Start with the simple counting games and progress to numbers up to 100. There are also matching and sequencing numbers activities.

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Free, interactive, learning to count games for 5 to 7 year olds involve numbers from 1 to 100.