Online Resources

  • Webwise – lots of information for children and parents/guardians about staying safe online.
  • Safer Internet Day – an annual day raising awareness of Internet safety.
  • Scoilnet – click on the Britannica Encyclopedia link for free access to the student-friendly version of this excellent resource.
  • Pixabay – get copyright-free pictures for school projects.
  • DK Find Out! – child-friendly site to find information and facts. Particularly useful for SESE.
  • Science Kids – a large collection of science experiments, games, videos, projects and more.
  • Bitesize – BBC’s vast collection of educational resources.
  • Kids Learning Station – activities for young learners.
  • Weather Wiz Kids – Learn about different types of weather, natural disasters and more.
  • I am an Artist – videos and guides for art activities aligned to the Irish curriculum.
  • National Geographic Kids – learn about the world and how it works!
  • History for Kids – a history site created by a young Irish student.
  • Scratch – learn basic programming skills in a child-friendly environment.
  • Art for Kids Hub – video guides and ideas for art activities.
  • Seomra Ranga – well-known and liked Irish website full of resources to support the Irish curriculum.
  • News2Day – domestic and international news for young viewers, from RTÉ.