There are lots of fantastic websites out there, here are some which are highly recommended……
www.funbrain.com
Interactive, educational website with hundreds of games, books, activities and information on engaging content. The website is totally free to use, and there’s no signing up and logging in.
www.starfall.com
Starfall teaches through play, with hundreds of games in categories like reading, writing and maths. The screenplay is straightforward, with simple, colourful graphics with an emphasis on learning.
www.natgeokids.com
This site is full of information about the world around us, from China, to dinosaurs, to space missions, and everything in between! For children age 10+
www.ictgames.com
Free educational games supporting children in the areas of Maths and Literacy
Khan Academy
Particularly good for Maths and Science, once you sign up, Khan Academy provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
Websites we use at Scoil San Treasa
Literacy:
- ABCya!
- Teach your monster to read: free online phonics programme, younger children love this!
- Storynory Free online stories
Numeracy:
Gaeilge:
Science:
SPHE
Reference:
Children with additional needs
- Do2Learn: provides thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioral regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards, academic material, and transition guides for employment and life skills.
- NSCE: online supports for children and young people with additional needs.
- Vocabulary development ideas
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Speech language development
Skills development websites
Oral language development:
Visual discrimination:
Fine motor skills:
- Handwriting repeater (tablet friendly)
- Handwriting sheet generator (cursive)
Typing skills:
- Typing Club: We use Nessy Fingers in school, but this is a free online alternative
- Typing game: Maths playground offer typing games for children who are already proficient with their typing skills