Dear Parents,
We trust that you are all keeping well. Due to the school now being closed for a further week, we are adding some additional work which you may be in a position to complete before the Easter break. As this is such an unprecedented time for everyone, we want to take the opportunity to say that the work activities are not compulsory.
Many of you may now be living and working in very different and difficult circumstances. We as a school do not want to add further to the stress that you may currently be under. However, if you would like to complete some of the work, please feel free to do so.
No doubt your children are happily engaged in other ‘educational activities’ and are using this time as an opportunity to learn in ways that don’t involve books and worksheets. Please continue to use the resources we posted last week, and we have added some additional resources below which you may find useful.
We will be in touch with any other updates, should they become available. In the meantime, we hope you all remain safe and well.
Yours sincerely,
All the staff at Killeshandra N.S. (C. of I.)
Work for J.I., S.I. and 1st Class https://killeshandranscoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/J.I.-S.I.-and-1st-Class.docx
Work for 2nd, 3rd and 4th Class https://killeshandranscoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2nd-3rd-and-4th-Class.docx
Work for 5th and 6th Class https://killeshandranscoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/5th-and-6th-Class.docx
Caint na Maidine https://killeshandranscoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Caint-na-Maidine.docx
‘Elevenses’ with David Walliams audio stories https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
Free audio books https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
- spell out your own name
- choose other words to spell
- try and make up your own alphabet activity challenge!
The Department of Education and Skills’ NEPS psychologists have developed advice and some resources for young people to manage and stay well when schools are closed. You may find the following materials useful.
* Advice to young people while schools are closed https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/advice-to-young-people-while-schools-are-closed.pdf
* Plan for the Day https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/plan-your-day.pdf
* Relaxation techniques https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/relaxation-techniques.pdf
NEPS psychologists have developed guidance for parents supporting children to create new routines at home. Having a Plan for the Day is key for children/young people to manage and stay well at this time.
* Guide for Parents Supporting Children with Routines https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/guide-for-parents-supporting-children.pdf
NEPS psychologists have developed advice for parents and schools on talking to children and young people about Covid-19 here https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/talking-to-children-and-young-people-about-covid-19-coronavirus-advice-for-parents-and-schools.pdf