Free websites and apps (some require subscription, but some may be free during school closures-check them out)
| Subject | Resource | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Learning at Home Hub (TWINKLE) | TWINKLE’S Learning at Home section contains many structured, fun and engaging resource packs for children from Junior Infants to Sixth Class – IN ALL SUBJECT AREAS. | twinkl.ie |
| Schools’ Closure Packs (TWINKLE) | A variety of weekly learning resource packs for children from Junior Infants to Sixth class, each resource pack contain fun, interactive, exciting and challenging work so children can continue their learning at home. Each pack contains English, Maths, Gaeilge, History, Geography, Science, Arts and STEM activities to keep all your children busy during the schools’ closure. | twinkle.ie |
| Special Educational Needs (TWINKLE) – SEN | Different types of resources for special needs children – including autism, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and ADHD. Suitable for special needs and mainstream schools. | twinkl.ie |
| Gaeilge | Home Cula4/TG4/Suil Eile | cula4.com |
| English (Reading) | Teach Your Monster to Read | teachyourmonstertoread.com |
| Oxford Owl for Home – help your child learn at home | google.com | |
| The World of David Walliams | worldofdavidwalliams.com | |
| Maths | Prodigy – Maths Learning Platform | prodigygame.com |
| Maths & English | IXL | ixl.com |
| TopMarks | topmarks.co.uk | |
| Adapted Maths/English Reading (US site costing $9.95 per month) | adaptedmind.com | |
| Maths & Science | Exploring for Science (More suitable for teachers but could be used by parents) | explorify.wellcome.ac.uk |
| Languages | Duolingo (Learn a language for free. Forever.) | duolingo.com |
| Science | Mystery Science-Lessons for Elementary School Teachers (Parents could sign in as home schoolers) | mysteryscience.com |
| Geography | World Geography Games | world-geography-games.com |
| Geography Quiz – Questions and Answers (Suggestion- write down your answer before scrolling down to check if correct or appoint a quizmaster to ask the questions and have some family fun) | funquizzes.uk | |
| Environmental Education | Nature Detectives-Woodland Trust | woodlandtrust.org.uk |
| The imagination Tree – Creative Play and Learning for Kids | theimaginationtree.com | |
| Arts & Crafts | Red Ted Arts | redtedart.com |