https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv Useful resources for distance learning and keeping busy at home en-us 2020-03-30 09:29:15 UTC 2025-09-24 22:13:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f332.png sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481657421 STEM/Coding
Online web browser activities
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• Scratch is a block-based visual programming language and online community targeted primarily at children
• Users of the site can create online projects using a block-like interface
• The service is developed by the MIT Media Lab and is used the world over
• Free to use 

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Find out about Ireland's president and answer a fun quiz at the end of each section. See if you can see his dogs on the virtual tour of Áras an Uachtaráin. ]]> 2020-03-30 09:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481667992 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481687723 Literacy
Free audiobooks to listen to.]]> 2020-03-30 09:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481687723 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481707741 Each day a new story is uploaded for you to listen to. ]]> 2020-03-30 09:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481707741 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481780916 LITERACY/STEM/DIG TECH
Online web browser activities
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• Dance Mat Typing, a fun way to learn touch typing
• Free to use 
• There are four levels to play, each divided into three stages
• You start by learning the home row keys
• Each stage builds on previous lessons, introducing new letters as you progress. You’ll soon be touch typing like an expert! At the end of each level you can test your typing speed and get a fun reward

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Online web browser/video activities
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• Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts
• GoNoodle gets kids up and moving to fun, engaging content
• Every dance party, yoga session, and mindfulness activity is an opportunity for kids to wake up their bodies, engage their minds, and be their best
• Free to use 

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• Everyday at 9am join Joe Wicks for a fun P.E. workout. 

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Audio recordings
Use:

• Take some time out to complete mindfulness aural exercises 
• Free

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Online sudoku puzzles]]> 2020-03-30 11:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481865702 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481872655 Visual Art
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• I Am An Artist is a visual arts initiative aimed at supporting primary teachers and pupils in the adoption and delivery of the visual arts curriculum in Ireland

]]> 2020-03-30 11:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481872655 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481903164 2020-03-30 11:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481903164 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481907201 2020-03-30 11:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481907201 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481929016 Create your own storybook online and share with your family. ]]> 2020-03-30 11:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481929016 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481937291 Watch the video about the story of Lego and look at the writing prompts. ]]> 2020-03-30 12:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/481937291 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/482046164 Simple recipes for baking at home.]]> 2020-03-30 12:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/482046164 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/482531348 Cool website with lots of fun activities to do at home.]]> 2020-03-30 15:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/482531348 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/482543488 Garden activities month by month]]> 2020-03-30 15:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/482543488 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/482555489 PE
Yoga videos ]]> 2020-03-30 15:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/482555489 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/483895276 A journal for April created by Scoil Treasa teachers]]> 2020-03-31 09:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/483895276 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/484680967 Easy science experiments you can do with household items. ]]> 2020-03-31 15:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/484680967 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/486523705 Lots of games, quizzes and things to read. ]]> 2020-04-01 12:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/486523705 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/488276604 Weaving Wellbeing
SPHE programme to do at home ]]> 2020-04-02 08:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/488276604 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/490995069 Make a piece of history to look back on. ]]> 2020-04-03 12:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/490995069 sarahquinlan https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/498459849 This playbook from An Post is filled with activities for children to do, including drawing, writing and mindfulness exercises made by leading creatives including Oliver Jeffers, Chris Haughton, Sarah Crossan, Don Conroy, Niall Breslin, Niamh Sharkey and many more.]]> 2020-04-08 10:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahquinlan/4ixq8frtfqiv/wish/498459849