Everyday Activities that count as Learning
All posts by Patricia Griffin
Coding Ireland has its second Weekly Challenge Up!
Coding Ireland have released its second challenge. Remember there is a beginner and an advanced challenge available. If you missed week one, you can also access that. Challenges are available at: https://www.codingireland.ie/WeeklyChallenge
Would you like to Skype a Scientist?
Do you want to chat with a scientist over video chat? You will be matched with a scientist for free! These sessions are q&a conversations, so you can talk with a scientist about what makes YOU curious. We have lots of different scientists to choose from, so don’t be shy! All you need is a zoom/google hangout/skype/ or other video chat client and an internet connection! You can find all the information at: https://www.skypeascientist.com/for-families.html?fbclid=IwAR0NgZBFlfnQuYJ5Pypf12q57_XsJHhB0OoKK4zNGOfpJDzLYls_81xCGZ8#
Encourage your child to watch some Irish Stories
A new channel to access Irish stories, It is added to weekly. You can access the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWAj_uumBm–NoEFUXDkWrA
Help your Child Understand What He/She is Reading
There are fantastic videos available for all the ‘comprehension strategies. These will help you support your child’s understanding of what they are reading. They are available at: https://youtu.be/PhlX7UCbXZM
You are invited to write a Poem started by Michael D Higgins
Poetry Day is happening on the 30th April. Students in fifth and sixth class are invited to continue a poem centred around the theme of time with the first line written by Michael D Higgins. The President of Ireland began the poem with: “There will be time without measure.” Submissions will be collected to create a longer poem which will be unveiled online on the day. On top of this, the completed poem will be buried in a time capsule in the garden of Poetry Ireland, located at 11 Parnell Square East in Dublin. All submissions from fifth and sixth class students should only be one line of poetry per child. The deadline for submissions is 11:59pm on Monday, April 27 via the online form: https://www.poetryireland.ie/poetry-day/join-in/poemathon
Out of the Ark Resources
Out of the Ark is a fantastic website to meet your music needs. There are six weeks of songs (so far) to keep you entertained. There are activities to go with each song. There are even dance routines to accompany some of the songs. Here is one example of a song available on the website.
A Play Initiative by the Government
The Government have launched a new initiative encouraging ‘play’ during this time. You can access it at https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/lets-play-ireland/?referrer=/letsplayireland/
There are fantastic Messy Play Booklets available to download.
A virtual Platform for our Children
“Project 2020/TOGETHER” by The Museum of Childhood provides a platform for children of all ages to express their hopes and fears, thoughts and observations, whilst providing a sense of community and togetherness as work and art received is highlighted through a virtual exhibition.
Each week they will release a “common theme” and ask children to develop their thoughts using art, drawing, poems, short stories. Each work will be published on our virtual exhibition to give inspiration and a sense of “togetherness” and “closeness” to other children who would like to participate, or simply, would like to observe the work done by others.
Simply email your children’s entries to: info@museumofchildhood.ie
We invite submissions from parents / carers, of their children’s work. Entries are open to children age 5-11 and 12-18 years of age.
Zurich Young Portrait Prize 2020
Art Competition!
- Create a portrait of someone you know. You could choose a friend, a family member, your teacher, or even yourself!
- Paintings, drawings, photographs, collages, sculpture and videos are all welcome.
- Ages groups are: 6 years and under, 7 – 11 years, 12 – 15 years and 16 – 18 years .
- All useful information is available at: https://www.nationalgallery.ie/art-and-artists/zurich-young-portrait-prize-2020/zurich-young-portrait-prize-2020-how-enter
- You can download the entry form from the link above.