Links for Parents

We recommend parents are aware of what websites their children are visiting and monitor them while online. Internet Safety, see http://cybersafeireland.org/

Talking to Children and Young People about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Advice for Parents and Schools <https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/talking-to-children-and-young-people-about-covid-19-coronavirus-advice-for-parents-and-schools.pdf>

IPPN message to parents https://youtu.be/ZgIAKPko1yw

Tips and Tricks for Home Learning from the INTO https://www.into.ie/2020/03/18/tips-and-tricks-home-learning/ 

Supports for parents of children with Special Educational Needs www.ncse.ie

Making the most out of Reading Time https://www.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/homeschooling-tips-for-parents-how-to-make-the-most-out-of-reading-time-39104618.html

Positive Parenting article https://www.carlowlive.ie/news/home/534491/positive-parenting-advice-for-parents-from-a-primary-school-principal-during-covid-19.html

Websites to support home learning

Treasure Trove of resources for home learning https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/resources-list-for-home-learning?fbclid=IwAR2IEepiujeijpLZxI7sXyLt0Yei1sxzo3Wz9ojaw7IoR-jFJeu3uHxK1Bo

www.folensonline.ie – free access to Folens interactives during closures – Register as a Teacher. Enter Prim20 as the roll number. Starlight programme great for oral language online activities; Sounds Make Words for sight word games.

www.scoilnet.ie

General Links for Parents