Glenmore National School

Dear Parents,

Below are some more on;line resources for use at home during the school closure. I hope they are useful.

Best regards,

Laura

FREE online education resources

 

1.Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org

Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it’s mostly common material.

2. BBC Learning

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/

This site is old and no longer updated and yet there’s so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.

3. Futurelearn

https://www.futurelearn.com

Free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).

4. Seneca

https://www.senecalearning.com

For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.

 

5. Openlearn

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/

Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.

 

6. Blockly

https://blockly.games

Learn computer programming skills – fun and free.

 

7. Scratch

https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/

Creative computer programming

 

8. Ted Ed

https://ed.ted.com

All sorts of engaging educational videos

 

9. National Geographic Kids

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/

Activities and quizzes for younger kids.

 

10. Duolingo

https://www.duolingo.com

Learn languages for free. Web or app.

 

11. Mystery Science

https://mysteryscience.com

Free science lessons

 

12. The Kids Should See This

The Kid Should See This – Smart videos for curious minds of all ages

Wide range of cool educational videos

 

13. Crash Course

Home

You Tube videos on many subjects

 

14. Crash Course Kids

https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids

As above for a younger audience

 

15. Crest Awards

https://www.crestawards.org

Science awards you can complete from home.

 

16. iDEA Awards

https://idea.org.uk

Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.

 

17. Paw Print Badges

https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk

Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.

 

18. Tinkercad

https://www.tinkercad.com

All kinds of making.

 

19. Prodigy Maths

https://www.prodigygame.com

Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.

20. Nature Detectives

https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/

A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!

 

21. British Council

https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find

Resources for English language learning

 

22. Oxford Owl for Home

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/

Lots of free resources for Primary age

 

23. Big History Project

https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home

Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.

 

24. Geography Games

https://world-geography-games.com/world.html

Geography gaming!

 

25. Blue Peter Badges

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges

If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.

 

26. The Artful Parent

https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/

Good, free art activities

 

27. Red Ted Art

Home Page

Easy arts and crafts for little ones

 

28. The Imagination Tree

https://theimaginationtree.com

Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.

 

29. Toy Theater

Education Games

Educational online games

 

30. DK Find Out

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/?fbclid=IwAR2wJdpSJSeITf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac

Activities and quizzes

 

31. Twinkl

https://www.twinkl.co.uk

This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering free access to parents in the event of school closures.

On Friday 20th December, don’t forget to wear your Christmas Jumper and donate €2 to the Simon Community, a very worthwhile cause.

The school will close at 12.00 on Friday 20th December and will re-open on Tuesday 7th January 2020.

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and good wishes for 2020, from all the staff of Glenmore National School.

The children from Glenmore National School are very busy at present, preparing for our Christmas concert on Wednesday 18th December in Glenmore Community hall, at 1.30pm. Junior Infants to Second class will perform their Nativity Play – ‘Donkey for Sale’. Third to Sixth class will get you into the Christmas spirit with a selection of Christmas carols. We would love to see you all there.

In aid of the Glenmore Golden Club, the children are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes on Friday 25th of October 2019. The cost is €2 per child or €5 for a family of 3 or more. There will be a prize for the most original costume in the class, so the spookier and the scarier the better!!

The Dog’s Trust and their furry four legged friend will visit the school on Thursday 19th September 2019, so be ready with any questions you have about dogs and you may even get a chance to have a little cuddle with a very friendly dog.