Here are some things to keep your children occupied once the online learning is done.

Take a tour of the National Gallery of Ireland https://www.nationalgallery.ie/virtual-tour/virtual-tour-rooms-48-45

Learn some simple magic tricks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2tDK9wfCYs

How to draw a cute donut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_f3lUWih9o
How to draw Minecraft Steve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqNl1eYqX04
How to draw some trick art https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAq2X-0FbGM

Create your own storybook and illustrations online https://www.mystorybook.com/

Explore space https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/kids/do-it-yourself/?page=0&per_page=40&order=created_at+desc&search=&category=139
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/space

Watch some amazing body percussion- no instruments were used AT ALL!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB3NPNM4xgo
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Any questions, please get in touch [email protected] 0870261061
Linda

Today is Safer Internet Day 2021, if you are on Twitter you can follow the hashtags #SID2021 #bekindonline #bewebwise
It is vitally important to be aware of what your children are accessing on the internet, who they are talking to, what apps they've downloaded  etc.

Below are some excellent links from the webwise.ie site that I urge you to watch and show your children where appropriate. *What's in the brackets is who the videos are suitable for.*

https://www.childnet.com/resources/digiduck-stories (younger children)
https://beinternetlegends.withgoogle.com/en_uk (older children)
https://www.webwise.ie/category/parents/advice/ (advice for parents)
https://www.webwise.ie/category/videos/videos-for-parents/ (videos for parents)
https://www.webwise.ie/classroom-videos/ (some excellent videos for younger and older children, and if you have children in secondary school you will find some material here for them as well)
https://www.webwise.ie/category/parents/explainers/ (apps explained- be aware of exactly what your child’s apps allow them to do/download/connect with)
https://www.webwise.ie/parents/online-gaming-talking-points-parents/ (what you should know about your child’s gaming)
https://www.webwise.ie/category/parents/how-to/ (reporting inappropriate content, setting up parental controls and safe searches- very important)

The NPC are running Internet Safety classes all week, to sign up, fill in the survey below. This programme will give you practical information and supports to help you as a parent in this vital role. It will help you better understand that your parenting skills are key to keeping your child safe and it will also look at some of the evidence about what children in Ireland are spending their time doing on line and will also examine some of the risks and benefits for children online.
The sessions are taking place online via Zoom at 10am on Monday to Friday, and 8pm on Monday to Thursday next week, starting Monday the 8th. Just click on the link below to register.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/InternetSafetyOnline2021

If you have any concerns about your child's online activity, please get in touch.
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Linda

A huge thank you to Michael (www.peaceofmind.ie) for his excellent webinar today. Really insightful and some great tips on how to support children with anxiety. Some great ways for parents to destress as well!!
Thank you to everyone who came, if you missed the webinar it is available for playback below.