General Learning Links
These links/websites have a wide range of resources and games for all areas of the curriculum.
Please note that Purple Mash is our online learning platform. Here children will be set work (2Dos) to complete. Teachers will be able to see the work that children are completing and can comment on their work. KS2 have access to class blogs. Please encourage your child to show you their class blogs.
Parents all have access to their child's learning via the Parent Portal. Use the code on your child's log in card that you have been given.
BBC Bitesize has
videos and
activities to
practise key skills
in all subjects. The
website is tailored
to the NI Curriculum
and has a section
for Foundation, KS1
and KS2. They will
also have some
additional home
learning content to
explore daily.
videos and
activities to
practise key skills
in all subjects. The
website is tailored
to the NI Curriculum
and has a section
for Foundation, KS1
and KS2. They will
also have some
additional home
learning content to
explore daily.
A list of resources
from the Department
of Education that
might be helpful for
parents of primary
pupils at home.
from the Department
of Education that
might be helpful for
parents of primary
pupils at home.
There is a basic
package which allows
you to access many
different games etc.
This is free of
charge and has a
wide range of
resources. However,
if you would like
access to worksheets
and unlimited games,
there is a £4 per
month charge (billed
annually).
package which allows
you to access many
different games etc.
This is free of
charge and has a
wide range of
resources. However,
if you would like
access to worksheets
and unlimited games,
there is a £4 per
month charge (billed
annually).
Literacy Links
Some websites and apps to support Literacy, Phonics and Writing learning.
The Jolly Phonics
app has a range of
songs and sounds to
support and develop
your child's phonics
knowledge. It also
has a range of
interactive games
and activities.
app has a range of
songs and sounds to
support and develop
your child's phonics
knowledge. It also
has a range of
interactive games
and activities.
Mr Mc is posting
phonics videos and
lessons to YouTube
each day. They are
great for letter
sounds and
alphabetical order
for Foundation
Stage.
phonics videos and
lessons to YouTube
each day. They are
great for letter
sounds and
alphabetical order
for Foundation
Stage.
There are a wide
range of resources
and online
activities for
reading, spelling,
grammar and
handwriting.
range of resources
and online
activities for
reading, spelling,
grammar and
handwriting.
Whilst schools are
closed, Phonics Play
has offered free
access without a
subscription. Access
to games and fun
activities to
promote phonics
learning in the
Foundation Stage.
closed, Phonics Play
has offered free
access without a
subscription. Access
to games and fun
activities to
promote phonics
learning in the
Foundation Stage.
Scholastic has set
up a free
“learn at
home†website
with different age
categories:
Kindergarten
(Foundation Stage),
grades 1 and 2
(KS1), grades 3 to 5
(KS2). Each day they
add new content
filled with articles
and stories, videos
and learning
challenges.
up a free
“learn at
home†website
with different age
categories:
Kindergarten
(Foundation Stage),
grades 1 and 2
(KS1), grades 3 to 5
(KS2). Each day they
add new content
filled with articles
and stories, videos
and learning
challenges.
The Literacy Shed is
home to a wealth of
visual resources,
mostly short film
clips that can be
used to inspire
creative writing.
Choose from the
different
‘sheds', watch
the clip and
complete some of the
suggested activities
below the clip to
develop your child's
creative writing.
home to a wealth of
visual resources,
mostly short film
clips that can be
used to inspire
creative writing.
Choose from the
different
‘sheds', watch
the clip and
complete some of the
suggested activities
below the clip to
develop your child's
creative writing.
Reading Links
Websites and apps to support Reading at home. There is also access to novels online at Purple Mash using the 'Series Mash' link.
Audible has made
lots of their
children's
audiobooks free to
download whilst the
schools are closed.
lots of their
children's
audiobooks free to
download whilst the
schools are closed.
Author David
Walliams has been
reading a story from
his ‘World's
Worst Children'
series live every
day at 11am. You can
listen back to
previous stories via
SoundCloud.
Walliams has been
reading a story from
his ‘World's
Worst Children'
series live every
day at 11am. You can
listen back to
previous stories via
SoundCloud.
Avail of the wide
range of resources
available online
with the library. If
you're already a
member you just need
your membership
number. If you're
not a member you can
sign up here. (This
one might also
interest the
adults!)
range of resources
available online
with the library. If
you're already a
member you just need
your membership
number. If you're
not a member you can
sign up here. (This
one might also
interest the
adults!)
Author Oliver
Jeffers has been
reading a book
everyday and posting
them to his website.
Alternatively you
can watch them LIVE
on Oliver's
instagram
(@oliverjeffers) at
6 PM each day.
Jeffers has been
reading a book
everyday and posting
them to his website.
Alternatively you
can watch them LIVE
on Oliver's
(@oliverjeffers) at
6 PM each day.
Explore the website
for a range of
reading ideas and
activities. During
the current
situation, they have
offered free
downloads for the
App.
for a range of
reading ideas and
activities. During
the current
situation, they have
offered free
downloads for the
App.
Numeracy Links
Access to lots of Mental Maths and Numeracy games.
The Maths Factor is
currently free
(usually about £2
per week) to support
childrens' learning
at home. Lots of
numeracy games and
also lessons to
support learning.
currently free
(usually about £2
per week) to support
childrens' learning
at home. Lots of
numeracy games and
also lessons to
support learning.
Daily Maths
challenges and
activities that can
be completed at home
to support
mathematical
thinking and problem
solving.
challenges and
activities that can
be completed at home
to support
mathematical
thinking and problem
solving.
ICT/Coding Links
The Bee-Bot app
allows children to
easily use an app
version of the robot
to learn the basics
of programming in
the different levels
and puzzles using
the cartoon bee. It
allows children to
improve their skills
in directional
languages and
programming through
the different
sequences of
forwards, backwards,
left and right 90
degree turns in each
level. Suitable for
Foundation and lower
KS1 pupils.
allows children to
easily use an app
version of the robot
to learn the basics
of programming in
the different levels
and puzzles using
the cartoon bee. It
allows children to
improve their skills
in directional
languages and
programming through
the different
sequences of
forwards, backwards,
left and right 90
degree turns in each
level. Suitable for
Foundation and lower
KS1 pupils.
This coding app is
suitable for
Foundation and KS1
children. In this
app, children have
mazes and games to
solve, that focus on
sequencing and
directions. If the
commands are
correct, the
Code-a-pillar will
reach the target, it
not, it will stop
and you must fix the
mistake.
suitable for
Foundation and KS1
children. In this
app, children have
mazes and games to
solve, that focus on
sequencing and
directions. If the
commands are
correct, the
Code-a-pillar will
reach the target, it
not, it will stop
and you must fix the
mistake.
Daisy the Dinosaur
is a coding app for
young children from
the creators of
Hopscotch. Children
drag-and-drop
commands in a simple
interface to make a
dinosaur move, jump,
and dance. The app
is targeted to
children too young
for the Hopscotch
app (Foundation and
KS1). The
instructions are
written and not
spoken, so reading
assistance from
parents may be
needed.
is a coding app for
young children from
the creators of
Hopscotch. Children
drag-and-drop
commands in a simple
interface to make a
dinosaur move, jump,
and dance. The app
is targeted to
children too young
for the Hopscotch
app (Foundation and
KS1). The
instructions are
written and not
spoken, so reading
assistance from
parents may be
needed.
A Lego app for
children to learn
the basics of
programming by
setting the
instructions for the
robot to follow. The
game is packed with
challenging puzzles,
robot functions and
a range of different
levels to explore.
Appropriate for
upper KS1 and KS2.
children to learn
the basics of
programming by
setting the
instructions for the
robot to follow. The
game is packed with
challenging puzzles,
robot functions and
a range of different
levels to explore.
Appropriate for
upper KS1 and KS2.
Hopscotch is an app
that children use to
learn to code. It is
designed for
children 7-13, but
anyone from any age
can use it. On
Hopscotch, you can
make your own games,
apps and animations.
Transition your
children from
ScratchJr to more
advanced coding on
Hopscotch.
that children use to
learn to code. It is
designed for
children 7-13, but
anyone from any age
can use it. On
Hopscotch, you can
make your own games,
apps and animations.
Transition your
children from
ScratchJr to more
advanced coding on
Hopscotch.
ScratchJr is a
coding app for young
children. With
ScratchJr, young
children can program
their own
interactive stories
and game. KS2
children can try
Scratch 3, although
not an app, is a
website that can be
a great way to
extend on from the
Scratch Jnr App.
coding app for young
children. With
ScratchJr, young
children can program
their own
interactive stories
and game. KS2
children can try
Scratch 3, although
not an app, is a
website that can be
a great way to
extend on from the
Scratch Jnr App.
Tynker also uses
code blocks to teach
children how to
program. Use their
apps: Tynker Junior,
Tynker and Mod
Creator to code,
create, and mod on a
tablet. Coding
lessons are designed
to guide children on
a path to earning
badges. In each
lesson, children
engage with
interactive learning
modules, mini-games,
coding projects, and
puzzles.
code blocks to teach
children how to
program. Use their
apps: Tynker Junior,
Tynker and Mod
Creator to code,
create, and mod on a
tablet. Coding
lessons are designed
to guide children on
a path to earning
badges. In each
lesson, children
engage with
interactive learning
modules, mini-games,
coding projects, and
puzzles.
Religion Links
Whilst schools are closed, Veritas has offered free access to Grow in Love resources. Simply click the link below and login using the details below:
Login:trial@growinlove.ie
Password: growinlove
Physical Education Links
The GAA have been
publishing a series
of daily learning
activities and skill
challenges to
support parents and
children in
achieving their
academic and
physical activity
needs.
publishing a series
of daily learning
activities and skill
challenges to
support parents and
children in
achieving their
academic and
physical activity
needs.
PE workouts every
morning and suitable
for all ages (even
adults). You don't
need any equipment,
just tune in to the
Body Coach YouTube
channel at 9am each
morning for a
30-minute, fun
workout.
morning and suitable
for all ages (even
adults). You don't
need any equipment,
just tune in to the
Body Coach YouTube
channel at 9am each
morning for a
30-minute, fun
workout.
Science Links
Every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday
Sentinus will
release different
STEM based
activities for KS1
and KS2 Primary
children.
Wednesday and Friday
Sentinus will
release different
STEM based
activities for KS1
and KS2 Primary
children.
Music Links