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Storynory has over 1,000 free audio stories for children, including classic fairy tales, myths, world stories, poems, and brand new originals read by professional actors.

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So much to learn about the world of nature . Hopefully, you are getting a chance to enjoy the outdoors!

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What is Biodiversity?

Put simply, Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. It is essential for sustaining the natural living systems or ecosystems that provide us with food, clean water, fuel, health, wealth, and other services we take for granted in our everyday life.

Species of the month

February

Snowdrop

Education Tools for Biodiversity

With assistance fron the National Parks and Wildlife Service, this year sees the introduction of Biodiversity as the latest theme in the An Taisce Green Schools Programme. To assist educators, Notice Nature have introduced a new page on the website especially for teachers to help with introducing the subject of biodiversity into the classroom. Click on the Green Schools Logo to go directly to the page.

NPWS Education Centres

The National Parks and Wildlife Service operates several Education Centres around the country. The centres offer programmes in field studies and nature awareness to schools and other interested groups. Click on the photo to find an Education Centre near you.

Click here and find out whats happening at the National Biodiversity Data Centre in Waterford

National Biodiversity Data Centre

Actions for Biodiversity 2011-2016 Ireland's National Biodiversity Plan

Click on the icon below to read the Plan

Irish Ramsar Wetlands Committee

Irish Ramsar Wetlands Committee (IRWC) is a national committee set up to assist the Ireland in meeting its requirements as a signatory to the Ramsar Convention. To find out more about the work of the IRWC you can go to their website http://www.irishwetlands.ie/

Welcome to Notice Nature

Notice Nature is Ireland's public awareness campaign on biodiversity. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and to encourage everyone to play their part in its protection. This will help halt the damage being done to our plants and animals and the landscape, waters and habitats in which they live.

Junior Page

Irish Hen Harrier Winter Survey

To find out more about the Hen Harrier just click on the icon above.

Atlas of Mammals in Ireland

A collaborative initiative to map the distribution of all wild mammals in Ireland and Irish territorial waters.
Click on the Mammal Collage above to find out more

Noticed Nature Lately?

Tell us about the Irish wildlife you've spotted and send in your nature photos today!

Notice Nature Gallery

by G Conran, Kinvara

Check out some of the photos that have been sent in here
Wicklow Mountains National Park
Download Notice Nature Screensaver by clicking here

National Parks

Killarney National Park
Connemara National Park Ballycroy National Park
Further information can be had by contacting 064-6631440
Invasive aquatic plants can damage our ponds, waterways and the environment. Be plant wise and don't dump aquatic plants in the wild.
Email - killarneynp@environ.ie

Glenveagh National Park

Ponds can create a wonderful feature to be enjoyed all year round and are often a haven for wildlife. However, if they are not cared for properly some pond plants can take over your pond. They can also become established in the wild, where they can smother our native plants, clog our waterways, exacerbate flooding and remove oxygen from the water, which can harm fish.

Pond owners, gardeners, aquarists, anglers and other water users can unknowingly assist the spread of aquatic plants into our countryside. These plants can rapidly become major environmental problems with expensive associated costs. Click on the image above to find out more

Do you have a project or initiative that could contribute to increasing local levels of environmental awareness or one which promotes building greener more sustainable communities?

If so, you may qualify for financial assistance from the Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund 2013.

The Fund promotes sustainable development by assisting small scale, non-profit environmental projects at local level.

Click here for more information

The IUCN(International Union for Conservation Network) Have recently published Fact Sheets on the state of threatened species in all EU states. Click here to see the Fact Sheet on Ireland.

The Irish Ramsar Wetlands Committee have published a new leaflet on Irelands Wetlands. Click on the photo below to view the leaflet.

Photo: John Fox

You can find out more about Irelands Wetlands at http://www.irishwetlands.ie/

Inland Fisheries Ireland's new smart phone app is now available to download from the Google Play and iTunes App stores. Click on the icon for more details.

Take part in our Nature Survey

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Put simply, Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. It is essential for sustaining the natural living systems or ecosystems that provide us with food, clean water, fuel, health, wealth, and other services we take for granted in our everyday life.

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NEPS Advice and Resources. Keeping children and young people well during Covid 19.

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The Department of Education's mission to facilitate children and young people, through learning, to achieve their full potential and contribute to Ireland's social, economic and cultural development.

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The Department of Education's mission to facilitate children and young people, through learning, to achieve their full potential and contribute to Ireland's social, economic and cultural development.

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For young people who want to change the world for the good.

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Game Changers

Trócaire Game Changers. Create a game. Change the world.

What is Game Changers?

Game Changers is a competition for young people who want to change the world and believe games are a way to do this.

Young people all over Ireland submit games based one of these three themes: Climate Justice, Human Rights or the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Games can be a board game, card game or video game.

Due to Covid-19, this year's Game Changers was changed to a Home Challenge Competition. The closing date for entries was June 30th.

Check back here soon to see the winning games.

Game Changers - Hunt For Human Rights

Over 80 games were entered into the inaugural Game Changers competition in 2019. Board games, card games and online games were submitted from primary, post-primary and youth groups. These games explored themes such as human rights, the plight of refugees and the challenges of delivering aid to countries affected by poverty.

Game Changers - Hunt For Human Rights

Over 80 games were entered into the inaugural Game Changers competition in 2019. Board games, card games and online games were submitted from primary, post-primary and youth groups. These games explored themes such as human rights, the plight of refugees and the challenges of delivering aid to countries affected by poverty.

Each game was assessed by the judging panel on the following criteria: understanding, empathy, innovation and effort. Twenty-two games were shortlisted and showcased at the competition final, which took place in DCU on the 15th May 2019.

These 22 groups of young people and their teachers enjoyed a hugely energetic and colourful event. The judges were wowed by the standard of gameplay on show but the final say on who took home the title went to the entrants themselves. Each group voted for their favourite game. The winning game was announced as "Hunt for Human Rights", a fantastic game created by Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan. Their prize was to present their game at the International Educational Games Competition in Denmark.

Play Trócaire's Developement Education games

The Exploitation Game:

Download and play the Exploitation Game for four players aged 12+. This board game is based on the challenges communities face when trying to protect their land.

View Resource Learn More

Project Honduras

Play the award-winning video game Project Honduras. This game is based on the experiences of communities who face the worst effects of climate change.

View Resource Learn More

Human Rights Defenders

Download and play this board game for two-four players aged 9+. Help local people to fight for their rights and defend their land.

View Resource Learn More

Trócaire Head Office, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W23 NX63. Tel: +353 1 6293333

Republic of Ireland: Charity Regulatory Authority No. 20204842; Revenue Number CHY 22508; Company Number 661147.
Northern Ireland: Charity Commission for NI No. NIC103321; Revenue Number (HMRC) XR10431; Company Number NI021482.

Trócaire Head Office, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W23 NX63. Tel: +353 1 6293333

Republic of Ireland: Charity Regulatory Authority No. 20204842; Revenue Number CHY 22508; Company Number 661147.
Northern Ireland: Charity Commission for NI No. NIC103321; Revenue Number (HMRC) XR10431; Company Number NI021482.

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Trócaire Game Changers. Create a game. Change the world. Game Changers is a competition for young people who want to change the world and believe games are a way to do this. Young people all over Ireland submit games based one of these three themes: Climate Justice, Human Rights or the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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A host of educational sites and activities, check out Learning Paths too!

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In The Spotlight

Irish Newspaper Archives

Access to primary source documents through national and local newspapers covering hundreds of years of Irish history.

Scoilnet Maps

OSi's large scale maps, aerial photography, historic maps and Discovery series maps for the Republic of Ireland.

Dictionary of Irish Biography

A biographical reference work for Ireland. Free to access Spring 2020. Sample activities inside.

Packed full of amazing resources, great for teachers, parents and students at any time of the year. There are hundreds of videos, activity sheets and ideas for lesson plans and more in Irish and in English.

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Short videos illustrating ways in which digital technologies can be integrated into teaching, learning and assessment.
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Digital Learning Framework

DLplanning.ie provides a lens for how digital technologies can be used to support teaching, learning and assessment.
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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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A brilliant website- one of our favourites in Rathdonnell NS.

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© Copyright - please read
All the materials on these pages are free for homework and classroom use only. You may not redistribute, sell or place the content of this page on any other website or blog without written permission from the author Mandy Barrow.

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Woodlands Resources Maths Zone - Free Maths Games

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A host of free resources for every class.

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Teaching Resources - Early Years, Primary, Junior Cycle, Parents

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Instant access to printable lesson plans, assessments, interactive activities, resource packs, PowerPoints, ebooks and teaching ideas in English and as Gaeilge.

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Interactive Learning Sites for Education

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Maps and Directions:
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Compass:

Reading a Map:

Create a Map:

Latitude and Longitude:

Globes:

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Interactive Learning Sites for Education

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Literally, a treasure trove!
Try to navigate your way to something of interest to you!

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National Museum of Ireland | Free Exhibitions

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Welcome to the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin & Castlebar covering Archaeology, Decorative Arts, Folk & Country Life, & Natural History.FREE Exhibitions

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A popular favourite, crammed with many facts and activities.

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The Ask About Ireland Learning Zone Primary School content has been developed by the public libraries service in conjunction with primary school teachers and in consultation with the following bodies: The National Council for Curriculum & Assessment, The National Council for Technology in Education, The Primary Professional Development Service.

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A great website to help you enjoy science in the kitchen. From NUI Galway.

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The development of the Kitchen Chemistry videos is a joint venture between the School of Education and the School of Chemistry at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway). The venture was developed with EXPLORE funding. EXPLORE is where NUI Galway students and staff partner up and deliver innovative ideas. The motivation behind the Kitchen Chemistry videos is to promote science among primary school students. The six video series and associated teacher resource pack expands on current scientific outreach efforts by the School of Chemistry and also the recent Science Hook series (freely available on iBook or web platform, www.sciencehooks.scoilnet.ie) developed in the School of Education.

The Kitchen Chemistry resources offer primary teachers a collection of videos that capture novel and engaging aspects of chemistry-based science topics. The collection is also available trí Ghaeilge. This teacher pack provides details regarding the six videos. The pack provides: a methodology, a simple explanation of the science, extension activities, and worksheets for early, middle and upper years. Scoilnet.ie has facilitated and supported the production of a Kitchen Chemistry website.

This teacher pack was co-authored by Dr Veronica McCauley, Martin McHugh, Laura Finnegan (School of Education), Nicole Walshe, Christine Conway (School of Chemistry) and consultant teacher Sara McGeachy (Clonoulty Central National School, Co. Tipperary).
Kitchen Chemistry Videos - Teacher Resource Pack

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The development of the Kitchen Chemistry videos is a joint venture between the School of Education and the School of Chemistry at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway). The venture was developed with EXPLORE funding. EXPLORE is where NUI Galway students and staff partner up and deliver innovative ideas.

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Another favourite of ours! Look up the Co. Donegal stories- you never know- one of your ancestors may have contributed!

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Explore this collection of folklore compiled by schoolchildren in Ireland in the 1930s

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Climate Change, Justice and Peace, Make a Change this Lent..

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Irish charity striving to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

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Train your Brain with Geography

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Toporopa Geography Games brings free, educational map games for kids, students, adults and seniors to test and improve your knowledge of Europe. Our online quizzes include questions about the European continent that will challenge your brain. Whether you are practicing for a geography test, looking for a free interactive whiteboard resource, or increasing your general knowledge, you've come to the right place. The free online teaching resources on this pages are useful for primary school, secondary school, homeschooling, homework support, tutoring and distance learning. For everyone who wants to explore and learn about Europe. Enjoy!

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Toporopa | Geography Learning Games for Europe

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Europa Quizzes, Geographie Spiele, Jeux géographiques, Geography games, Geografi spil, Juegos de preguntas geografia, Jocuri de Geografie Topografie spellen, Geografi spel, Geografi spill, Maantiede pelit, Giochi di geografia, Geografie hry.

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Virtual Museum for you to tour and learn all about the life of ár Naomh dílís- Colm Cille

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Produced by CCEA in partnership with the Nerve Centre and Culture Company

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Colm Cille or Columba was the founder of the famous monastery of Iona in the Scottish Inner Hebrides.

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Suíomh an-úsáideach anseo.

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A website to inspire creativity in maths

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These online books are being made available free of charge during this time.  Pick any area of the curriculum you are interested in and see where it takes you...

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CJ Fallon Ireland's foremost educational publishers.

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LEAF environmental education- Includes the excellent 'Why Farming Matters' resource.

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In collaboration with over 30 other organisation and in response to demand from the teaching profession, we have developed Countryside Classroom, an online portal that links to resources and support provided by many organisations, including LEAF Education.

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In collaboration with over 30 other organisation and in response to demand from the teaching profession, we have developed Countryside Classroom, an online portal that links to resources and support provided by many organisations, including LEAF Education.

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At SFI we believe in the ability of science, technology, engineering & maths to effect positive change in the world and drive a sustainable international economy.

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Diocese of Raphoe | Letterkenny | Co. Donegal

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The Diocese of Raphoe has launched a new Facebook page, feel free to share it and to like it. You will find it at Raphoe Diocese on Facebook.

Every night at 9.15pm Bishop McGuckian, SJ will lead the family Rosary and offer some prayers and reflections from St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny via facebook live.

You are invited to join him in this time of prayer.

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New Diocesan Facebook page | Diocese of Raphoe | Letterkenny | Co. Donegal

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The Diocese of Raphoe has launched a new Facebook page, feel free to share it and to like it. You will find it at Raphoe Diocese on Facebook. Every night at 9.15pm Bishop McGuckian, SJ will lead the family Rosary and offer some prayers and reflections from St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny via facebook live.

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Kildare & Leighlin Catholic Diocese Ireland. Welcome!

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Much to explore in this site from the University of Manchester.

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Learning Activities - The Children's University of Manchester

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Free eBook Library: Oxford Owl- 170 books free! One of my top recommendations!

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Free eBook Library: Oxford Owl- 170 books free! One of my top recommendations!

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It's well worth registering with this free book site- You can even read these books on a phone.  Follow the "Looking for an e-book?"  link..

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Learning to read with phonics? Click the '+' for advice.

Learning to read with phonics

If you live in England, your child will learn to read using phonics. Their school is very likely to use either the Letters and Sounds phonics framework or the Read Write Inc. programme. Check with your school if you're not sure which one they use.

Using Letters and Sounds?

If your child is using Letters and Sounds, you can find this list of eBooks by Letters and Sounds Phases useful. Bear in mind the following:

If you don't know your child's Phase, you can check with your school. As a guide, most Reception children will be on Phases 1-4 and most Year 1 children will be on Phases 4-5. Beyond Phase 5, your child will be able to decode most books.

In Letters and Sounds, there are 'sets' within the Phases - so your child might not know all the sounds in every book within their Phase.

Some series contain occasional 'tricky words' that your child can't decode using phonics. Use the inside front cover notes to teach your child these words before they start the book.

Find out more about Letters and Sounds >

Using Read Write Inc. Phonics?
If your child is being taught to read using the Read Write Inc. programme, you can find books suitable for them by clicking on the 'Levels' menu below and using the 'Read Write Inc.' filter to select the right level.

Find more support and resources for Read Write Inc. in our parents' guide to Read Write Inc. >

Looking for printed books for phonics practice at home?

Not reading to practise phonics?

Sharing books and independent reading

If your child is reading simply for enjoyment, comprehension, or practice, just browse the library or use any of the other filters. You can check which level is right for your child with this simple test from Read with Oxford.

Reading for pleasure

Are you a teacher? Find out about the Oxford Owl for School eBook library.

More available on Oxford Owl for School

Schools who are registered with Oxford Owl can provide pupils with access to an additional 30 Oxford Primary eBooks, plus a separate library of 50 Read Write Inc. titles all for free using a class login associated with their Oxford Owl for School.
How to set up a class login >

If you need more eBooks, Oxford Owl for School has introduced a new annual subscription of up to 550 titles. For more information, please visit the OUP website.

Are you looking for your class login?

Accessing your class eBook library from home

The class log in link has moved. If your teacher has given you login details to use your class library at home, please use the log in link at the very top of this page and select 'Students'.

sign up log in

Songbirds

Levelled phonics books from the fabulous Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo.

Read Write Inc. Phonics

A step-by-step phonics programme to support reading. Learn at home with Read Write Inc. Phonics

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Free eBook library | Oxford Owl from Oxford University Press

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Browse our library of free children's eBooks to read with your child including Oxford Reading Tree adventures with Biff, Chip and Kipper.

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Roghnaigh do chanúint féin- ULAIDH/Choose your own dialect- ULAIDH

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Tá raon áiseanna agus gníomhaíochtaí digiteacha ar fáil ar an suíomh seo atá bunaithe ar a bhfuil ar fáil cheana sa chlár clóite agus ar forbairt iad ar ghnéithe ar leith den chlár sin.

Cruthaíodh an t-ábhar spreagúil seo chun cur ar chumas páistí forbairt a dhéanamh ar na scileanna teanga atá foghlamtha acu. Tá sé bunaithe ar an gcur chuige cumarsáideach agus déantar comhtháthú ann ar na trí shnáithe: teanga ó bhéal, léitheoireacht agus scríbhneoireacht.

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Tá raon áiseanna agus gníomhaíochtaí digiteacha ar fáil ar an suíomh seo atá bunaithe ar a bhfuil ar fáil cheana sa chlár clóite agus ar forbairt iad ar ghnéithe ar leith den chlár sin. Cruthaíodh an t-ábhar spreagúil seo chun cur ar chumas páistí forbairt a dhéanamh ar na scileanna teanga atá foghlamtha acu.

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Try your 'hand' at drawing a clown!

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Stories & Creative Work | Fighting Words

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Welcome to the Fighting Words Imagination Archive!
Here you can find all of our stories, from primary school workshops to special projects and our online literary journal Analecta.
Use the search bar to look up the title, date, year, school name, or author name to find what you’re looking for.

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Junior Infants all the way to 6th class.

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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!

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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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These activities can be done at home using household objects or children could make resources as a craft project.

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These hands-on activities are ideally suited to Key Stage 1 children.

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Tabhair cuairt ar an zú anseo fríd an webcam beo seo......

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Check out what's happening at the Zoo on our webcams!

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Tá na mílte áiseanna le fáil anseo duit- bain triail as!

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Great PE workouts from the Go Noodle team.

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Ceolfhoireann New York Philharmonic  Leabhar Oibre do Phaistí

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Ceolfhoireann New York Philharmonic  Leabhar Oibre do Phaistí

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Peter and the Wolf Listening Activity for Younger Children

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Peter and the Wolf Listening Activity for Younger Children

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Thiocfadh le páistí sna hardranganna píosa scríbhneoireachta a dhéanamh bunaithe ar seo....

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Peter and the Wolf: Prokofiev

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A little exercise every day can make a big difference.

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

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Check out the brilliant Coláiste Lurgan

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The purpose of TG Lurgan is to help & support learners in acquiring Gaeilge. It is easier to learn song lyrics than almost anything else. Especially if you like the song and you can easily listen to it over and over. This is great for acquiring new word groups and phrases while improving pronunciati…

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Gach lá ag 11rn ar RTE 2.  Déan taifeád don chlár agus dírigh isteach ar do rang féin- record if you can so you can watch the content for your own class level.

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RTÉ has confirmed that it will broadcast over an hour of "school on TV" to support primary school children and their parents at home.

It is part of a cross-platform teaching initiative that has been developed by RTÉ at short notice with the support of the Department of Education.

The one-hour programme will begin on Monday.

It will run from 11-12 Monday to Friday on RTÉ 2, with a shorter "catch-up" segment later in the afternoon. It will be aimed particularly at children in 1st to 6th class.

The TV programme will be produced by an Independent production company and will be presented from a real primary school classroom by teachers with television experience.

The programme will also be available on the RTÉ Player and supporting worksheets and other material will be on RTE.ie/learn.

RTÉ said the programme would be educational, but also fun and engaging.

Content will come from RTÉ's own extensive archives, as well as from other sources.

The national broadcaster said it would be speaking to independent producers of nature, wildlife, science and other content to see if that too can be made available.

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The GAA is among a number of national sporting and cultural organisations who have already given permission to RTÉ for the use of educational content that it produces.

"Everybody is rowing in," said Suzanne Kelly, Head of Children's Content at RTÉ. "There is a lot of goodwill."

RTÉ also hopes to use content from Scoilnet.ie, which is the Department of Education's extensive repository of quality online educational content for schools.

"With school missing from children's lives it is incumbent upon us to create programming that will resonate with and engage children, and also help parents to create some structure or form to their day," it said.

The programme will be interactive. The shorter 15-minute "catch-up" afternoon slot will be used as an opportunity for children to share their ideas and creations with others.

RTÉ said it wanted children and parents to use the programme to connect with each other countrywide.

"We will do calls to action in the morning" Ms Kelly said. "This shorter window will be an opportunity for children to check back in with us.

"We might do a call to action for art in the morning, for example. We might ask people to draw a picture for instance, and they can then send us a photo of their picture. We want to remove as many barriers, to make this part of it as simple as possible for children.

"The whole idea is to give kids structured learning, to keep everyone busy and occupied."

Ms Kelly said that RTÉ would look at expanding the programme, depending on how successful it was.

"Teachers are going to front this," she said.

"We have really good presenters on RTÉ Junior, who also happen to be primary teachers. They have the ability to engage kids but they also have the educational knowledge."

Minister for Education Joe McHugh has welcomed what he said was "a great initiative".

Getting the project off the ground has of course been complicated by the need to adhere to best practice when it comes to social distancing and other advice aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.

Ms Kelly said that RTÉ will adhere strictly to protocols in this regard when filming.

"It will be school on TV," she said. "It's going to be fun. There's going to be lots of Gaeilge, dancing, history ... it will be very much tied in to the curriculum.

"We want to try to help children to continue their normal life."

The Department of Education is feeding in - hugely, according to Ms Kelly - to the educational content of the programme.

"Radio and TV are so reliable," she said. "Using TV removes a barrier because everybody can access it."

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