Student Activities

Homework Support Sites

Maths Dictionary: http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html
English Dictionary: http://www.dictionary.com/
Encyclopaedia: http://school.eb.co.uk/
World Atlas: http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
The Big Calculator: http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/BigCalculator.html
Spelling: http://www.kidsspell.com/
Look, Say, Cover, Write & Check: http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/lookcover/lookcover.html
Learn to Type: http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

English

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1. Let's visit Australia: A bear goes to Australia.
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/barnaby-bear/stories/downunder.shtml

2. Funbrain: Great for engaging children in English and Maths.
www.funbrain.com

3. Roy the Zebra: Guided reading story with worksheets and games.
www.roythezebra.com

4. Apples for the Teacher: A great online resource for children with Engish as a second language.
www.apples4theteacher.com/foreignlang.html

5. Super Summary's: Children's Literature Support  Guide.
http://www.supersummary.com/childrens-literature-guide/

Gaeilge

1.Here is a link to an Irish website to help parents and children with the pronunciation of Gaeilge words, just type in the word and play the sound bite: http://www.teanglann.ie/en/fuaim/​

2.A game to help you learn the roots of Na Briathra Neamhrialta & an Modh Ordaitheach (Used for giving commands)
​quizlet.com/41099931/match

3. A game to help you learn Na Briathra Neamhrialta - Aimsir Chaite
quizlet.com/338482460/match

4. Two games to help you learn Na Briathra Neamhrialta - Aimsir Chaite/Láithreach/Fháistineach
​quizlet.com/18586585/match
quizlet.com/18586585/gravity
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5. Cluiche Gaeilge
​www.nicurriculum.org.uk/snas_ar_sceal/cluichi-ec1/

6. Bain Súp As - Helps with different parts of Irish grammar
www.nicurriculum.org.uk/snas_ar_sceal/cluichi-ec1/

Mathematics

Here are some fun and easy Maths Games websites for you to try at home!
Maths Exercises for Kids: Very simple interactive site. Old look but works!
www.math-exercises-for-kids.com/learning-mathematics-9.htm

Addition Games:
Fruit splat addition - one digit & two digit numbers
http://www.mathplayground.com/http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fruitshoot/fruitshoot_addition.htm
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Hit the button - hit the button on the correct number bonds & addition sums
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Multiplication Games:
Multiplication Tables Games: Easy to use and always popular
www.teachingtables.co.uk

https://ie.ixl.com/math/class-4/multiply-a-two-digit-number-by-a-two-digit-number-complete-the-missing-steps

Space Racer: Solving maths equations.
www.mathplayground.com/spaceracer_multiplication.html

Hit the button - hit the button on the correct multiples
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

https://ie.ixl.com/math/class-4/multiply-a-two-digit-number-by-a-two-digit-number

Tables Practice: 
http://www.theschoolhub.ie/sample.php

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Division:
https://ie.ixl.com/math/class-4/divide-larger-numbers

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?b=maths/division

https://www.arcademics.com/games/demolition

Hit the button - hit the button on the correct divisors 
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
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Shape and Space:
Lines and Angles:
https://ie.ixl.com/math/class-4/parallel-perpendicular-and-intersecting-lines

https://ie.ixl.com/math/class-4/acute-right-obtuse-and-straight-angles

Triangles:
https://ie.ixl.com/math/class-4/types-of-triangles

http://lrrpublic.cli.det.nsw.edu.au/lrrSecure/Sites/Web/skoool/math/sim/Triangle%20Types/index.htm

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Data:
Interpreting a Line Graph:
https://ie.ixl.com/math/class-4/interpret-line-graphs

Interpreting a Bar Graph:
https://ie.ixl.com/math/class-4/interpret-bar-graphs

Interpreting Pie Charts:
https://ie.ixl.com/math/class-4/pie-charts

Collect and Order Data. Make a Bar Chart:
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/me3us/flash/lessonLauncher.html?lesson=lessons/15/m3_15_00_x.swf

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Fraction Games:
Fractions on a Number Line:
https://www.mathplayground.com/puzzle_pics_fractions.html

Write a Fraction in its Lowest Terms:
https://ie.ixl.com/math/class-4/write-fractions-in-lowest-terms

Equivalent Fractions:
https://www.mathplayground.com/Triplets/index.html

Fractions of a Number:
https://www.mathplayground.com/fractions_fractionof.html

Adding and Subtracting Fractions:
https://ie.ixl.com/math/class-4/add-and-subtract-fractions-with-like-denominators-using-number-lines
https://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_Speedway.html

Converting Fractions to Decimals:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?a=activity08

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Time Games:
Time: 
​http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/draggames/sthec5.html


Music

1. Sphinx for Kids: Classical Music Interactive.
www.sphinxkids.org/

2.Children's Music Web: has links, art contests, several kid "channels" on Penelope's Radio (in Real Audio).
www.childrensmusic.org

3. Classics for Kids: has four interactive music games, info on classical music and composers, a musical dictionary, and radio broadcasts. A good site for learning about classical music.
http://www.classicsforkids.com/

4.Music Sites For Kids: A HUGE music resource site. Cross-curriculum links, too. Go there and take a look!
www.marthabeesmusic.com/sitesforkids.html

Geography, History and Science

1. Viking Themepage: facts, activities and games.
www.scoilnet.ie/Vikings_Themepage.shtm

2. World War 2 Themepage: Facts, activities, project ideas.
www.scoilnet.ie/WorldWarII_Themepage.aspx

3. Nature Grid: Explores plants and the food we get from them.
www.naturegrid.org.uk/plant/foodparts.html

4. Health and Growth: Meet Ben and keep him healthy by providing what he needs.
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/health_growth.shtml

5. Play this quiz called Islands around Ireland and show off your skills.
www.purposegames.com/game/islands-around-ireland-quiz

6.Ireland has a total of 32 counties in the whole island of Ireland. ... Here's a great game testing your knowledge of naming the counties on a map. Show off your skills and name them all with the fewest mistakes
online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3150