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Here is a collection of 40 fine motor skills activities for young children that are easy to set up and promote a whole range of skills. They're creative, open-ended, appropriate and varied with ideas for practising motor skills through art, sensory play and simple manipulative games, and there are so many to choose from!

One of the most important ways we can help our children while playing with them at home or in a childcare/ classroom setting is through setting up simple activities that help to develop fine motor skills. Young children need to be able to hold and use scissors and pencils appropriately before using them in a classroom context. We cannot expect them to be able to write if they haven't yet developed the strength needed in their hands and fingers.

There are plenty of easy ways to strengthen these muscles, practise co-ordination and develop hand:eye co-ordination using simple, everyday materials and a bit of creative fun! Here are 40 that we have done over the past few years with babies to 5 year olds. There are a million variations you could make from each of these to cater for your own child's particular interests and learning dispositions. Use these as a springboard and pin it for future reference too!

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My personal favourite tool for developing all fine motor skills is the humble ball of homemade play dough. It can be used in SO many ways by adding other combinations of materials to it, and automatically strengthens little hands as they roll, squeeze, twist and build with it. Here is a whole post about the benefits of playing with play dough and a handy guide to starting out with building your own play dough tool kit. Of course, baking with real dough is another wonderful way to play and learn simultaneously!
The many benefits of play dough (and a tool kit)
Other activities we have loved have included exploring sensory play materials, transporting small parts, threading beads, hands-on art projects, cutting and sticking, tearing and scrunching papers, opening and closing fastenings and countless others. Here is a selection of some of those favourites, all of which can be adapted for different age groups and abilities.
Threading with beads onto pipe cleaners Threading, posting and slotting toys for babies and toddlers Poking straws into holes Pasta necklaces Monster play dough Weaving around cardboard Fairy sparkle playdough Pipe cleaners and colanders Beads on spaghetti Hair rollers sticky construction First sewing basket Edible fingerpainting Making marks in fairy dust Decorating play dough eggs Mark making and scooping in lavender sensory salt Building 3D models Sorting and pattern making with shells Patterning with lego Lid posting game Snipping and doodling sticky stained glass windows Whisking up coloured sensory soap Salt dough alphabet modelling Pebble sorting Stacking cups Play dough cupcakes Foam and water window art

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40 Fine Motor Skills Activities - The Imagination Tree

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Here is a collection of 40 fine motor skills activities for young children that are easy to set up and promote a whole range of basic learning skills.

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🦝 THE KISSING HAND by Audrey Penn - Kids book read aloud | Storytime with Elena

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Math and Games for Kids, Teachers and Parents. Math lessons and fun games for kindergarten to sixth grade, plus quizzes, brain teasers and more.

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Math and Games for Kids, Teachers and Parents. Math lessons and fun games for kindergarten to sixth grade, plus quizzes, brain teasers and more.

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Bua na Cainte at Home Developed to support home-school links for students to enjoy learning Irish at home with their favourite characters. The NEW Bua na Cainte at Home includes a selection of the popular Conversations, Songs, Rhymes. Poems and Stories for each class level.

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Bua na Cainte at Home Developed to support home-school links for students to enjoy learning Irish at home with their favourite characters. The NEW Bua na Cainte at Home includes a selection of the popular Conversations, Songs, Rhymes. Poems and Stories for each class level.

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Bua na Cainte at Home Developed to support home-school links for students to enjoy learning Irish at home with their favourite characters. The NEW Bua na Cainte at Home includes a selection of the popular Conversations, Songs, Rhymes. Poems and Stories for each class level.

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Bua na Cainte at Home Developed to support home-school links for students to enjoy learning Irish at home with their favourite characters. The NEW Bua na Cainte at Home includes a selection of the popular Conversations, Songs, Rhymes. Poems and Stories for each class level.

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The Irish language games on the Digital Dialects website are a pleasurable and relaxed way of beginning to learn the language. All games are free for anyone to access and can be enjoyed on both mobile devices and desktops. Interactive Gaeilge nah Eireann games that teachers can incorporate into classroom lessons, set as a homework exercise, or that can be used by independent learners as a self-study eLearning exercise. Beginner focused Irish vocabulary practice drills on a range of language topics and subjects. This project is part of Digital Dialects' commitment to supporting endangered and minority languages.

About the Irish language:

Irish or Gaeilge is a Celtic language spoken in Ireland by around 73,000 people, with a further 1.7 million people having some level of Irish language skills. Most fluent speakers live in the western part of Ireland. Until the 18th century, most Irish was the first language of most inhabitants of Ireland, after which English became the most spoken language. In the Republic of Ireland, Irish is a national language and is taught in schools. In Northern Ireland, Irish has a minority language status.

Irish learning games include:

Colours in Irish - the most common color words in a fun interactive quiz. Use our Interactive Irish flashcards: colours for learning these Irish words.

Irish animal vocabulary fun kid's game - 17 essential words for beginner students in a multiple-choice language arts activity. Our Irish flashcards: animals can also be used by students for learning these names of animals.

Fruit and vegetables in Irish game - 15 of the most useful words for Irish fruit and vegetables in a basic language arts quiz. For beginners to the language. Our Irish flashcards: fruit provide a different means for learning these essential Irish words.

Food and drinks in the Irish language game - some useful everyday words in Gaeilge nah Eireann. Click-thru our Irish flashcards: food for learning drilling these 15 Irish words before playing the quiz.

Irish vocabulary game - learn 17 essential words for absolute beginners to the Irish Language. Visual and fun for both swots and students looking for an alternative to exercise books. Use our Irish vocabulary flashcards for learning these Irish nouns prior to playing the quiz.

Vocabulary quizzes - two quizzes with wordlists, each of which contains 17 Irish words. Start with either vocabulary game 1 or the second quiz - vocabulary game 2.

For a few extra useful sentences in beginners, including greetings, visit the learn Irish phrases page. Impress locals in the Aran Islands with 'dia dhuit'- hello in Irish, or 'slán' - goodbye in the Irish language.

Irish learning links - list of resources for Irish study, including online translation dictionaries and premium language learning sites.

The Digital Dialects website includes games for learning 80+ languages, including learn French games, learn Spanish games, learn Japanese games and many more. Go to the Digital Dialects language learning homepage for a long list of available foreign languages.

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One of our most popular posts is this great collection of Fairy Tale science activities so when the lovely Mrs Mactivity asked if we'd like her to create some resources to sit alongside our Fairy Tale STEM challenges we said YES!

These Fairy Tale STEM activities are great for elementary or primary school age children and a fantastic introduction to learning how to set up investigations correctly to start working scientifically. Most of all they are just good old fashioned science fun! All are very hands-on and great for keeping kids engaged.

Next time you design a raft for the Three Billy Goat's Gruff, grow a bean for Jack, make a candy house for the Hansel and Gretel or a bridge for The Gingerbread Man don't forget to use these too!

Fairy Tale STEM Challenges

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If you try any we'd love you to share photos on social media and tag @sciencesparks. I think my favourite is the candy house for Hansel and Gretel, that one always keeps my children busy for hours!

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Fairy Tale STEM Printables - STEM Challenges for Kids

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We are delighted to announce that we have now made all of our Jolly Phonics e-readers available to purchase via our website!
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Virtual Tour View of The Cliffs of Moher, Co Clare

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Explore Cliffs of Moher anytime with our Google 360 Virtual Tour of Ireland's most visited natural attraction. Take a look!

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NASA encourages you to visit NASA Kids' Club and use its games and activities to inspire the next generation.

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NASA encourages you to visit NASA Kids' Club and use its games and activities to inspire the next generation.

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We are opening our virtual gates so that you can take a tour around Dublin Zoo to visit some of your favourite animals!

Watch along with us below and have fun!

Burmese python, West African crocodile, panther chameleon and more.

Red panda, meerkat, waldrapp ibis and more.

Asian elephant, okapi, African spurred tortoise and more.

Western lowland gorilla, chimpanzee, African painted dog and more.

Humboldt penguin, southern white rhinoceros, giraffe, hippopotamus and more.

Grey wolf, Chilean flamingo, Californian sea lion, Amur tiger and more

Asian Lion, snow leopard, Bornean orangutan and more.

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Relaxation & Self-regulation Techniques for Children

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Relaxation & Self-regulation Techniques for Children

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Self-regulation and Relaxation Techniques for Children

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The benefits of animal walks for children's health

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RINKA Childrens Fitness - Making Fitness Child's Play

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It is no secret that for children to benefit or learn from an activity, they must perceive it as fun and enjoyable. In fact, are we, as adults, really any different?! So, when it comes to encouraging children to be active and to exercise daily, we must approach it in a fun and inspiring way. As the evenings close in around us, it can be increasingly difficult to get children outside and so burning off that excess energy takes a little more effort. Animal walks are something you can challenge your child to do in the smallest of spaces! (And I challenge you to do them too!)

Here are a few of the benefits that animal walks have to offer:

1. Develop balancing and co-ordination skills

2. Develop core strength

3. Improve muscle strength

4. Develop gross motor skills

5. Encourage the use of imagination and creative play

6. Help regulate sensory needs

Animal walks can be made even more enjoyable by adding in animal sounds, moving in different directions like real animals do and by racing each other up and down the hall! Here are a few simple animal walks to get you started at home:

1. Bear Walk: start in a standing position, then bend over and put both their hands on the floor. Then, they walk forward with the same leg and arm; in other words, move the right arm and leg forward, and then then left leg and arm, and then repeat.

2. Donkey Kicks: Starting in a standing position, have children lean over and put both hands and both feet on the floor. Make sure the area around them is clear. Then, have them jump with their legs and kick out behind them, leaving their hands down.

3. Kangaroo Jumps: start in a standing position with both feet together. Then, have them squat down, and then jump as high as they can using only their feet - no hands.

4. Snake Slither: ie on their bellies and put their hands at their sides. Wiggling their hips and shoulders side to side, they try to move forward across the floor, without using their hands.

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Take a walk on the wild side! The benefits of animal walks for children's health - RINKA Childrens Fitness - Making Fitness Child's Play

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As the evenings close in around us, it can be increasingly difficult to get children outside and so burning off that excess energy takes a little more effort. Animal walks are something you can challenge your child to do in the smallest of spaces! (And I challenge you to do them too!)

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The Butterfly Meditation

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Meditation for Kids - The Butterfly - Kids' Meditation

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Create your own digital masterpiece!

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Topmarks Maths and Literacy games for all levels

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Topmarks Maths and Literacy games for all levels

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Hit the Button

Quick fire questions on number bonds, doubling, halving, times tables, division facts and square numbers against the clock. Brilliant for improving mental maths and calculation skills, but particularly times tables either up to 10 or up to 12 times.

Subtraction Grids

Can you meet the challenge to see how many subtraction calculations you can do in two minutes? There are different levels and you can choose either one or two missing numbers to make your number sentence correct.

Mental Maths Train

Mental Maths Train is a maths game which focuses on the essential vocabulary of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. A multiple choice game which can give children confidence in the four arithmetic operations.

Caterpillar Ordering

A flexible game for ordering numbers and for number sequences. Fantastic on an interactive whiteboard. Levels range from ordering and sequencing numbers to 5 up to decimals.

Rocket Rounding

A multiple choice game involving rounding numbers to ten, a hundred and to a whole number. There are two options, one with a number line and the other more difficult level, without one.

Multiples and Factors

A multiple choice game with two game modes. In the first you need to identify the Lowest Common Multiple and in the second the Highest Common Factor. Questions increase in difficulty depending on accuracy

Shape Patterns

Shape Patterns is a shapes sequencing game. Complete the pattern of different coloured 2D shapes. There are three levels of difficulty.

2D Shape Reveal

An interactive whiteboard resource to help with the teaching and learning of the names and properties of 2D shapes.

Chinese Dragon Game

Chinese Dragon Game is an ordering and sequencing numbers game based on the Chinese New Year dragon theme.

Toy Shop Money Game

Money games where children work out which coins will buy toy shop items and where they can calculate change. Tablet-friendly and with different levels of difficulty. GDP, USD, EURO and AUD options are available.

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Searchable site of thousands of quality teaching resources, interactive resources, homework, exam and revision help. Useful for teachers, pupils and parents.

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Matching games based on Ireland, UK and Europe

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Toporopa brings entertaining 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 searching for your next holiday destination, you've come to the right place. The free online teaching resources on this pages are useful for primary school, secondary school, homeschooling, tutoring and distance learning. For everyone who wants to explore and learn about Europe. Enjoy!

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Toporopa Geography Games| Learn the map of Europe

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Topmarks Maths and Literacy Games for all levels

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Hit the Button

Quick fire questions on number bonds, doubling, halving, times tables, division facts and square numbers against the clock. Brilliant for improving mental maths and calculation skills, but particularly times tables either up to 10 or up to 12 times.

Subtraction Grids

Can you meet the challenge to see how many subtraction calculations you can do in two minutes? There are different levels and you can choose either one or two missing numbers to make your number sentence correct.

Mental Maths Train

Mental Maths Train is a maths game which focuses on the essential vocabulary of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. A multiple choice game which can give children confidence in the four arithmetic operations.

Caterpillar Ordering

A flexible game for ordering numbers and for number sequences. Fantastic on an interactive whiteboard. Levels range from ordering and sequencing numbers to 5 up to decimals.

Rocket Rounding

A multiple choice game involving rounding numbers to ten, a hundred and to a whole number. There are two options, one with a number line and the other more difficult level, without one.

Multiples and Factors

A multiple choice game with two game modes. In the first you need to identify the Lowest Common Multiple and in the second the Highest Common Factor. Questions increase in difficulty depending on accuracy

Shape Patterns

Shape Patterns is a shapes sequencing game. Complete the pattern of different coloured 2D shapes. There are three levels of difficulty.

2D Shape Reveal

An interactive whiteboard resource to help with the teaching and learning of the names and properties of 2D shapes.

Chinese Dragon Game

Chinese Dragon Game is an ordering and sequencing numbers game based on the Chinese New Year dragon theme.

Toy Shop Money Game

Money games where children work out which coins will buy toy shop items and where they can calculate change. Tablet-friendly and with different levels of difficulty. GDP, USD, EURO and AUD options are available.

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Mangahigh | Online Maths Resource | Game Based Learning for Students

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Mangahigh - Where every child finds fun in learning. A digital maths resource for blended learning. Transform your teaching with game-based learning. Used by thousands of students every day.

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Mangahigh | Online Maths Resource | Game Based Learning for Students

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Mangahigh | Online Maths Resource | Game Based Learning for Students

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In a recent study, students were over twice as likely to meet grade-level standards with Khan Academy. Districts across the country are partnering with us to ensure all their students succeed.

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"I'm finally able to truly differentiate my classroom. This has been priceless for my students' engagement."

DUSTIN FAUTH / 4th grade teacher / Falmouth, MA

We empower teachers to support their entire classroom. 90% of US teachers who have used Khan Academy have found us effective.

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"I come from a poor family. At home it's one room, just a room we live in. When I was a child, I used to fear mathematics. But now, I am in love with mathematics because of Khan Academy."

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Every child deserves the chance to learn.

Across the globe, 617 million children are missing basic math and reading skills. We're a nonprofit delivering the education they need, and we need your help. You can change the course of a child's life.

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Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice

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Learners, teachers, districts, and parents: Start here Students practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning. Created by experts, Khan Academy's library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more.

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Learners, teachers, districts, and parents:

Start here

Why Khan Academy works

Personalized learning

Students practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning.

Trusted content

Created by experts, Khan Academy's library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. It's all free for learners and teachers.

Tools to empower teachers

With Khan Academy, teachers can identify gaps in their students' understanding, tailor instruction, and meet the needs of every student.

DISTRICTS

Khan Academy boosts
student learning

In a recent study, students were over twice as likely to meet grade-level standards with Khan Academy. Districts across the country are partnering with us to ensure all their students succeed.

TEACHERS

"I'm finally able to truly differentiate my classroom. This has been priceless for my students' engagement."

DUSTIN FAUTH / 4th grade teacher / Falmouth, MA

We empower teachers to support their entire classroom. 90% of US teachers who have used Khan Academy have found us effective.

LEARNERS AND STUDENTS

You can learn anything.

Build a deep, rock-solid understanding in math, grammar, science, history, SAT®, AP®, and more.

"I come from a poor family. At home it's one room, just a room we live in. When I was a child, I used to fear mathematics. But now, I am in love with mathematics because of Khan Academy."

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Every child deserves the chance to learn.

Across the globe, 617 million children are missing basic math and reading skills. We're a nonprofit delivering the education they need, and we need your help. You can change the course of a child's life.

Key supporters

Supporters of our COVID-19 response

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Khan Academy | Free Online Courses, Lessons & Practice

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Learners, teachers, districts, and parents: Start here Students practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning. Created by experts, Khan Academy's library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more.

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Learners, teachers, districts, and parents:

Start here

Why Khan Academy works

Personalized learning

Students practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning.

Trusted content

Created by experts, Khan Academy's library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. It's all free for learners and teachers.

Tools to empower teachers

With Khan Academy, teachers can identify gaps in their students' understanding, tailor instruction, and meet the needs of every student.

DISTRICTS

Khan Academy boosts
student learning

In a recent study, students were over twice as likely to meet grade-level standards with Khan Academy. Districts across the country are partnering with us to ensure all their students succeed.

TEACHERS

"I'm finally able to truly differentiate my classroom. This has been priceless for my students' engagement."

DUSTIN FAUTH / 4th grade teacher / Falmouth, MA

We empower teachers to support their entire classroom. 90% of US teachers who have used Khan Academy have found us effective.

LEARNERS AND STUDENTS

You can learn anything.

Build a deep, rock-solid understanding in math, grammar, science, history, SAT®, AP®, and more.

"I come from a poor family. At home it's one room, just a room we live in. When I was a child, I used to fear mathematics. But now, I am in love with mathematics because of Khan Academy."

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Every child deserves the chance to learn.

Across the globe, 617 million children are missing basic math and reading skills. We're a nonprofit delivering the education they need, and we need your help. You can change the course of a child's life.

Key supporters

Supporters of our COVID-19 response

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Morning MeditOcean: Guided Meditation with Critters

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Morning MeditOcean: Guided Meditation with Critters

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Guided Meditation with animals from the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. Meditate with Jellyfish, Rays, Fish, Sharks etc. at the aquarium!

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Classroom Meditation for All Ages: Yoga with Adriene

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Classroom Meditation for All Ages: Yoga with Adriene

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Peace Out: Guided Relaxation Videos for Kids

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Peace Out: Guided Relaxation Videos for Kids

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Welcome to Peace Out (Guided Relaxation for Kids) | Cosmic Kids

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CBeebies Wind Down for Kids | Daydreams | 60 minutes

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A helpful reminder to us all of the positive things in our lives. Children can easily make their own version in a copy book or on a piece of scrap paper!

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A super resource (the full box of cards can be bought online)! Short activities suitable for all ages - great to take a short break when working from home or older children can be the "teacher" for younger children!

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Calm have a kids section for meditations and sleep stories.
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Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Join the millions experiencing better sleep, lower stress, and less anxiety.

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We want children to be healthy & happy now & for the rest of their lives. Teach meditation for kids with Headspace, using easy exercises designed for young minds.

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Ideas for Helping Children Practice Mindfulness

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Ideas for Helping Children Practice Mindfulness

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Mindfulness and wellness resources - colouring, writing activities, journaling and audio (podcasts etc.)

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Get free wellbeing and mindfulness tools made for young people with input from mental health experts.

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Sesame Street: Two Hours of Sesame Street Songs!

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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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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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Older students could easily rewrite the story, design a comic strip of the story or create an artistic piece inspired by the music.

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New York Philharmonic Orchestra Workbook for Kids

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New York Philharmonic Orchestra Workbook for Kids

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Songs for Younger Children - Super Simple Songs

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Songs for Younger Children - Super Simple Songs

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Super Simple Songs® is a collection of original kids songs and classic nursery rhymes made SIMPLE for young learners. Combining captivating animation and puppetry with delightful music that kids love to sing along with, Super Simple Songs makes learning simple and fun! Music is one of the most powerful teaching tools available for young learners.... Read more »

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Colour pictures of items in the museum's collection

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From The Glucksman Museum in Cork - videos, pdfs etc.

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Fun at Home Activities: Sesame Street YouTube

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Fun at Home Activities: Sesame Street YouTube

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Art and Craft activities as Gaeilge!

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Easy Art and Craft Projects for All Ages

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Easy Art and Craft Projects for All Ages

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Get the Red Ted Art Book!

This book was designed to be colorful, fun and easy! All you need is paper, card and stationery supplies to complete the 60 projects in the book. Learning new skills along the way and enabling you to make endless crafts beyond the designs shared!

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Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems and The Kennedy Center

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Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems and The Kennedy Center

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Mo Willems is an American writer, animator, voice actor, and creator of children's books.

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Author and Illustrator Mo Willems has been awarded the American Library Association’s Caldecott Honor three times for his picture book illustration. Additionally, he is the recipient of two Theodor Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his Elephant & Piggie early readers. Mo began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. His work has been exhibited around the world, including solo retrospectives at the High Museum in Atlanta and the New-York Historical Society. Over the last decade, Mo has written three musical theater works based on his books, two of which were commissioned and toured by the Kennedy Center.

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Hashtag with daily challenges from RTÉ

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How to Draw Your Favorite Zootopia Characters | Disney Quick Draw | Disney

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Fine Motor Numbers Craft For Kids | Kids Craft Ideas

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5 Minute Toddler Sensory Busy Bag | Kids Craft Ideas

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The Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) in Letterkenny is running the ‘Home is where the Art is’ Challenge for the duration of the Covid19 Self-Isolation period.

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The Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) in Letterkenny is running the 'Home is where the Art is' Challenge for the duration of the Covid19 Self-Isolation period.

The challenge is for national school-aged children, and younger, which will run Monday to Fridays, is to ensure kids stay creative while at home. Children will be given a theme and asked to draw or paint something that inspires them related to that theme, as loosely as they want.

Parents are then asked to take a picture of the artwork with their phone (with child's first name, age, school) and send it to the Regional Cultural Centre Letterkenny via Facebook and it will display it on its page the following evening.

People from all over Ireland, Europe and the States have commented saying they're going to have their children participate and the plan is then to run an exhibition of the art at the RCC once things are back to normal.

To partake in the challenge visit RCC For Kids

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Home Is Where The Art Is (RCC for Kids) - Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny

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The Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) in Letterkenny is running the 'Home is where the Art is' Challenge for the duration of the Covid19 Self-Isolation period. The challenge is for national school-aged children, and younger, which will run Monday to Fridays, is to ensure kids stay creative while at home.

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Introducing KALEIDOSCOPE HOME CLUB🏠

Here we post lots of handy tips, creative exercises, recipes and other fun and interesting projects for everyone to enjoy🌈 Please share your ideas too, together is better but from afar for now☀️

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Introducing KALEIDOSCOPE HOME CLUB🏠 Here we post lots of handy tips, creative exercises, recipes and other fun and interesting projects for everyone to enjoy🌈 Please share your ideas too, together is better but from afar for now☀️ Big Love from our family to yours❤️

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Ever wanted to draw a squirrel (decking a grizzly bear), an aardvark (with its nose stuck in a hoover), or a goose (ruining a kid's birthday party)? Armed on...

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Easy Crafts for Young Children: CBeebies

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Easy Crafts for Young Children: CBeebies

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CBeebies Makes | Paper plate stingray | Mister Maker

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CBeebies shows for children to enjoy at Easter

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Junk Art Videos - making art using household objects and "rubbish"!

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