Please also note that clicking on any of the links on this page will open that link in a new window!
ENGLISH:
> Oxford Owl - 250 free to read e-booksto help with reading skills and vocabulary. Requires registration.
> Spelling City - Vocabulary and Spelling practice. Requires registration.
> Reading Bear - Activities and games covering the main phonics rules and vocabulary.
> ReadTheory - Reading activities and multiple choice questions to help comprehension. Requires registration.
> Sight Words - downloadable flash cards with Dolch words or customisable with your own words.
> Starfall - Games and Activities for younger children to help with phonics and reading skills.
> Word of the Day - Daily word, with a definition, example in a sentence, and synonyms (similar words).
MATHS:
> Maths Eyes - examples of using Maths Eyes in the environment, posters, resources and other downloadable materials.
> Maths Week - the official website for the annual Maths Week, with problem solving games and ideas for activities.
> Blockly Games Maze - Simple coding and programming using blocks, useful for beginners before using Scratch.
> More Blockly Games - Games using coding and programming, useful for problem solving skills.
> Scratch - Coding and programming using blocks.
> Code.org Star Wars - Coding and programming using blocks to move Star Wars characters.
GAEILGE:
> Téarma - Irish/English Dictionary to help find the meanings of words.
> Foclóir - Another Irish/English Dictionary to help find the meanings of words.
> Róbó - Stories and activities in Irish. Select "Bunleibhéal" on the menu.
> Séideán Sí - Games for grammar and vocabulary. Please note that this site is completely as Gaeilge (in Irish).
> TG4 Cúla 4 - Games and programmes in Irish. Option to view website in English or Irish.
SESE - HISTORY / GEOGRAPHY / SCIENCE:
> DKFindOut - based on DK Books, child friendly information about a wide range of subjects.
> Sharks4Kids.com - set up by marine biologist Jillian Morris, a site with child-friendly information about sharks.
> Ask About Ireland - Tons of information about Irish history, geography, science, and more.
> World War I - BBC site with information about Ireland and World War I.
> World War II - A timeline of the events of World War II, with photos and text.
COPYRIGHT FREE IMAGES AND MUSIC:
> Pixabay - Free images and video that can be used anywhere. Licensed under Creative Commons CC0.
> Photos For Class - Creative Commons Images, appropriate for school, and sources cited on any photo downloaded.
> Incompetech.com - Copyright Free Music, free to download once the composer, Kevin MacLeod, is credited.
> Bensound.com - Copyright Free Music, free to download once Bensound.com is credited.
> Search for more copyright free materials on search.creativecommons.org
WELL BEING:
> GoNoodle.com - fun dance games, workouts, zumba, yoga, and general well being activities for kids.
> Calm.com - tips for meditating, mindfulness, or just for a relaxing background.
INTERNET SAFETY:
> Webwise - Information and tips for parents on internet safety, and explainers for new apps and their functions.
> Safer Internet Day - Information and tips for staying safe online for children and parents.
> E-Safety tips for Parents on the St. Stephen's De La Salle website.
CHILD FRIENDLY SEARCH ENGINES:
> Kidrex - Child friendly search engine with a nice dinosaur design. Uses Google Safe Search. Includes a Parent Section.
> Kiddle - Safe, visual search engine for kids.
