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Useful Links 

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​English

• Starfall - English Language Development focusing on Literacy
• Literactive - reading and phonics for early years pupils
• International Children's Digital Library
• British Council - Learn English Kids - literacy activities
• ICT Games - literacy games
• NY Library "On-Lion" for Kids
• Cbeebies - activities for early learning years
• Writing Fun - interactive writing website

See also website links under General Resources (all subject areas)

Gaeilge

• Abair leat - activities to improve Irish, focusing on speaking / gníomhaíochtaí chun Gaeilge a fheabhsú, go háirithe labhairt
• TG Lurgan - pop songs in Irish / popamhráin as Gaeilge
• Is féidir liom - a great interactive website for adults and children who want to learn Irish / suíomh idirghníomhach chun Gaeilge a fhoglaim 
• TG4 - Cúla 4 - programmes, competitions and gallery / cláracha, comórtas agus gailearaí 
• TG4 - Cúla 4 na nÓg - programmes and songs / cláracha agus amhráin
• Irish Dictionary Online - foclóir Gaeilge ar líne
• Focal - online Irish dictionary / foclóir Gaeilge ar líne

Maths

• Maths is Fun - basic Maths skills
• Cool Math 4 Kids - wide range of activities for all ages
• ICT Games - numeracy games
• IXL Maths - activities for JI to 6th under all Maths areas
• Teaching Tables - interactive website dedicated to tables
• Sum Sense Multiplication - interactive game for multiplication tables
• Sums Online - numeracy activities 

See also website links under General Resources (all subject areas)
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History

• Ask About Ireland - facts about Ireland, readings from museums 
• History for Kids - kids encyclopaedia with facts on a wide range of topics
• Irish History Links - dedicated Irish History website
• Áras Kids - Áras an Uachtaráin website for kids
• National Museum of Ireland

See also website links under General Resources (all subject areas)


Geography

• National Geographic Kids - resources for natural environment
• Kids Geo - information on a wide range of Geography topics
• DLTK Kids - countries and culture activities
• Nature Grid - resources for natural environment
• Fact Monster - see world facts section & areas such as Science & Maths also

 See also website links under General Resources (all subject areas)

Science

• Primary Science - interactive activities based on curricular areas
• Sci Spy - Science initiative aimed at 5th and 6th classes
• Science Kids - Science and Technology for kids
• Science Bob - fun interactive experiments
• Mooney goes wild - resources for mammals, insects and birds
• NASA - information on Solar System with child friendly student section 

   See also website links under General Resources (all subject areas)


Music

• Classics for kids - classical music website for children
• Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra - orchestra instruments
• San Francisco Symphony Kids - instruments & make your own music
• Sphinx Kids - learn about the orchestra &  play interactive games
• The Karaoke Channel - songs to sing along to
• The-North-Pole.com - sing along Christmas carols

Art

• I am an artist - visual arts initiative aimed at primary school children
• Art Attack - creative ideas and activities for children
• Kinder Art - art and craft ideas for children of all ages
• Incredible Art - ideas for Art activities 
• National Gallery of Ireland - National Art Gallery website
• NGA Kids - excellent resource for Visual Arts for children 

General (All Subject Areas)

• Scoilnet - portal site for Irish education
• Ask About Ireland - information about Ireland under a variety of topics
• BBC schools - educational website for children
• Department of Education and Skills - Department of Education website
• Woodlands Junior Kent - interactive games and resources
• Primary Games - interactive games
• Crickweb - primary interactive resources
• Teach the children well - portal site for educational websites
• Enchanted Learning - learning by topic across a broad range​

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