The table below contains a list of all of our Online Resources. You can use the ‘Search’ box to find the resources relevant to you.
Title | Description | Link |
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Supporting Talk Time - Classroom Strategies | A step by step guide for classroom teachers to support the planning, implementation and embedding of a key curricular support strategy ‘Talktime’ into their teaching practice. | English |
Academic Vocabulary Building Activities | Marzano’s Six Steps to Effective Vocabulary Instruction | English |
Literacy and Language Resources | ||
Activities and Books to Support Exploring the Environment during Spring | Activities and books for learning at home and in the outdoors focussed on art, sensory play, SESE, fine and gross motor skills and literacy skills. (Parents and Teachers; Primary) | English |
Storybooks about Spring Animals | This resource gives lots of suggestions and ideas for using picture books and audio links to explore spring animals across the curricula. (Parents and Teachers; Early Years and Primary) | English |
Telling Stories about Spring Time - Developing Language Skills | Strategies and ideas to develop storytelling skills using key question words. (Parents and Teachers; Early Years and Primary) | English |
Guidance for Teachers of Students who are Blind or Vision Impaired – Summer Programme 2023 | This document is to be used a guide by teachers delivering Summer Programme 2023 to students who are blind or visually impaired | English |
Springtime Vocabulary and Spelling Activities | Three activities to practise word recognition and spelling : word matching; word to picture matching; close activity (Parents and Teachers; Primary) | English |
Springtime Vocabulary Activities for Early Language Targets | Simple vocabulary development activities for students who are working on early language targets. (Parents and Teachers; Early Years and Primary) | English |
Literacy ideas based on 'The Thing About Spring' storybook | Comprehension strategies and suggestions, phonological awareness and phonics activities and a choice board based on a picture book for junior end of Primary school. (Parents and Teachers; Early Years, Primary) | English |
Using the Pages App to Produce an E-book on Spring to Support Writing | Detailed instructions and supports on using the pages app to develop an e-book to support writing development. (Parents and Teachers; Primary and Post-Primary) | English |
Creative Writing Activities at Home | Activities to develop creative writing during this home schooling period and a list of age appropriate webites. (Parents and Teachers; Primary) | English |
Outdoor and Active Learning Resources | ||
Developing a Healthy Lifestyle - Exercise | A resource to support post primary L2LP students in developing a healthy lifestyle - exercise. Learning Outcomes 3.14, 3.15. (Teachers and Parents; Post-Primary) | English |
Sensory Spaces in Schools | A practical resource to support schools to develop sensory spaces within schools or classrooms. | English Irish |
SPRING in your Step | Activities and fun ideas to encourage students to move more. (Parents and Teachers; Primary and Post Primary) | English |
A Spring Nature Walk - Out and About | Suggestions for activities to do on a spring walk. (Parents and Teachers; Primary School) | English |
Flower Sorting Activities | Different sorting activities using flowers to develop vocabulary from the Maths and Science curriculum for Infants. (Parents; Early Years and Primary) | English |
Springtime Treasure Hunt | A fun grid/barrier game for 2nd-6th Class children. (Parents and Teachers; Primary) | English |
Learning about Spring through Play | Ideas for exploring the theme of spring with younger children. Four easy and fun play activities to do at home. (Parents; Early Years and Primary) | English |
Outdoor Classroom in Spring | 12 outdoor activities incorporating many elements of learning in a fun and adventerous way. (Parents and Teachers; Early Years and Primary) | English |
Sensory Based Resources | ||
Meg's Veg - A Spring Sensory Story | This story uses all of the senses and can be used with students who learn best through doing (Parents and Teachers; Early Years and Primary) | English |
Spring Sensory Trail | Activities to enable students to experience the world around them through their senses (Parents; Early Years and Primary) | English |
Birdsong in Spring - Lesson Plan for Students with Low Vision | This resource focuses on developing aural awareness of five birds common to Ireland. Tailored to students with low vision. (Parents and Teachers; Primary) | English |
Birdsong in Spring - Lesson Plan | This resource focuses on developing aural awareness of five birds common to Ireland. (Parents and Teachers; Primary) | English |
Birdsong in Spring - Resource Handout | This resource handout is to accompany the Birdsong in Spring Lesson (Parents and Teachers; Primary) | English Irish |
Curriculum Based Resources | ||
How to Draw a Cartoon Frog | A fun step by step drawing activity for 3rd-6th class, that develops vocabulary,listening and attention skills, ability to follow directions and builds self esteem. (Teachers; Primary) | English |
Growing Seeds Experiments | This experiment gives detailed instructions and ideas to engage students in growing seeds. It links with the primary science curriculum. (Teachers; Primary) | English |
Spring Farming Processes | Supporting student learning in the area of geography and primary economic activities. This resource focuses on seasonal farming processes. (Teachers; Post Primary) | English |
Spring in Early Christian Ireland | Activities, resources and ideas to develop understanding of spring in Early Christian Ireland. This resource considers the historical significance of Christianity on the island of Ireland, including its contribution to the culture and society in the Early Christian period. (Parents and Teachers; Post Primary) | English |
Weather Data in Spring | This resource is intended to support students in learning key terminology and instruments used when gathering and using weather data. Linked to Junior Cycle Geography learning outcomes. (Teachers; Post Primary) | English |
Social Story - Returning to School, Communicating with Students | A simple script for parents and teachers to use. There is a version for children who are returning to school, and another version for those who are not returning to school at the moment. | English |
Study Tips for Students at Post Primary Level | This leaflet provides advice and simple strategies for Post-Primary students in relation to study. It may be useful for teachers to incorporate into their lessons or for teachers or parents to share directly with students. | English |
Starting Primary School | This video provides information for parents on the Transition to Primary School. It includes details on educational placements, the supports available to primary students with special educational needs and provides some information on preparing and planning for the transition with your child. | View |
Supporting Students with Autism | An overview of web resources to support students with Autism during Covid 19. | English |
The Importance of Sleep in Promoting Children’s Health and Wellbeing | The focus of this occupational therapy series is on everyday home occupations that support children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Sleep is an important activity of daily living. It is essential for the brain & body. It is important for learning, memory & well-being. This information leaflet outlines strategies to support a good sleep routine at home. | View/Download |
Car Washing: An Activity for Learning, Development and Imagination | Washing the car is the perfect job for children of all ages and abilities to get involved in! Not only is it an amazing sensory learning experience but it also allows children to enjoy the pleasure of ‘doing’ with others. Depending on your child’s age and level of ability you can make this activity as simple or as challenging as you feel appropriate. | View/Download |
Tidy Up Time | Teaching your child to take on responsibilities and engage in household chores like cleaning their bedroom area has a wealth of benefits that will support your child’s overall development. | View/Download |
AT Webinars Blind VI | A list of upcoming Assistive Technology webinars for students who are Blind or Visually Impaired | View/Download |
Taking Care of Your Pet: An Everyday Occupation to Support Learning, Development and Life Skills | The focus of this occupational therapy series is on everyday home occupations that support children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Supporting your child to participate in caring for family pets can promote the development of important life skills. These activities can develop your child’s play, motor skills, strength, balance, sensory processing, communication, attention and organisational skills. | View/Download |
Rubber Duck Water Gun Race | A fun outdoor activity for 2 or more players. | English Irish |
Ice Painting | This a nice sensory experience that can be carried out outside to minimise cleaning up. | English Irish |
Ice cream in a bag! | A fun science experiment that results in a tasty treat! | English Irish |
Summer Bingo | Bingo is a simple game to play with young children to help them to work on their summer vocabulary | English Irish |
Summer Ice-pops | A step by step guide with visuals as for making ice-pops | English Irish |
Make Your own Ice-cream | A guide to making ice-cream at home, a simple step by step overview with visual supports | English Irish |
The Breakfast Club: An Activity for Learning, Development and Life Skills | The focus of this occupational therapy series is on everyday home occupations that support children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Encouraging your child to participate with you in these activities creates learning opportunities in everyday occupations which can maximise your child learning potential. | View/Download |
A. Quick Set Up: Understanding your Hearing Aid Care Pack | A guide prepared by Visiting Teachers for Understanding your Hearing Aid Care Pack. | View/Download |
B. Quick Set Up: Care and Maintenance | A guide to setting up and maintaining Hearing Aid packs. | View/Download |
C. Quick Set Up: Cochlear Nucleus 6 Roger 14 Receiver | Quick Set Up Sheet: Nucleus 6, Roger 14 Receiver, Touch Screen Mic/Transmitter and Soundfield System | View/Download |
D. Quick Set Up: Cochlear Nucleus 7 Touch Screen and SFS | Quick Set Up Sheet: Nucleus 7, Roger 20 Receiver, Touch Screen Mic/Transmitter and Soundfield System | View/Download |
E. Quick Set Up: How to Check Nucleus 7 Receiver with Monitoring Earphones | Quick Set Up Sheet: How to check Nucleus 7 Processor and Receiver with Monitoring Earphones | View/Download |
F. Quick Set Up: How to Connect Roger On Microphone | Quick Set Up: How to Connect Roger On Microphone | View/Download |
G. Quick Set Up: Juno Soundfield System | Quick Set Up Sheet: Juno Soundfield System | View/Download |
H. Quick Set Up: Roger Select Microphone | Quick Set Up Sheet: How to Connect the Roger Select Microphone/Transmitter | View/Download |
I. Quick Set Up: Digimaster with Integrated Receivers | Assistive Technology for Deaf/ Hard of Hearing Digimaster Soundfield System | English Irish |
Connect 12 in the Classroom | These notes are designed for a teacher who is welcoming a child using a Connect 12 to his/her class for the new school year. | View/Download |
Introduction to the Connect 12 Part 2 | This guided introduction to the Connect 12 along with the videos attached are designed specifically to support teachers, parents and SNA’s involved with Summer programme. They are prepared in the knowledge that such persons may not previously have encountered this technology or introduced students to this piece of Assistive Technology. | View/Download |
Calibre Flow Mode Setting for use with Reading Services EPUB Books | Calibre Flow Mode Setting for use with Reading Services EPUB Books | View/Download |
EPUB Information Booklet - Childvision | EPUB Information Booklet - Childvision | View/Download |
How to Download and Install DAISY and EPUB books on Connect 12 | How to Download and Install DAISY and EPUB books on Connect 12 | View/Download |
How to Download and Install DAISY and EPUB books on the iPad | How to Download and Install DAISY and EPUB books on the iPad | View/Download |
How to Download and Install DAISY books on the EasyReader App for Windows | How to Download and Install DAISY books on the EasyReader App for Windows | View/Download |
How to Download and Install EPUB books on the EasyReader App for Windows | How to Download and Install EPUB books on the EasyReader App for Windows | View/Download |
Letter for Students_DAISY Shortcuts_Childvision | Letter for Students_DAISY Shortcuts_Childvision | View/Download |
Beach Song | Beach song is a youtube song that parents can easily access. This resource includes the lyrics, the object of reference and picture flash cards that can be printed out to support the song. | View/Download |
Bubble Games | This resource has some fun bubble games that can be played at home. | View/Download |
Bubble Snake Maker | An overview of how to make a bubble snake. | View/Download |
Colour Match Buckets | An easy to create activity that develops different skills and is lots of fun! | View/Download |
Fruit Salad | This activity is a fun one to try at home - the visual supports will appeal to many students with SEN including children with Autism | English Irish |
Game Playing over the Summer | This document outlines some strategies for language and pragmatics. | View/Download |
Leaf Hunt | Leaf hunt is an activity you can complete at home, in your local park or while you are out on a nature walk. | View/Download |
Summer is here - Picture Books | An overview of books and activities relating to summer to help with home learning. | View/Download |
Summer is Here - Wordsearch | Wordsearch to aid visual tracking and targets word identification skills. | View/Download |
Summertime Boom Chicka Boom | Summer Boom chicka boom is a resource adapted from a youtube song that introduces summer vocabulary and objects of reference. | View/Download |
Summertime with Chatterpix | A guide to using the Chatterpix app to support the theme of Summertime! | View/Download |
Water Balloon Target Game | A fun game that can be played at home to develop different skills and have fun. | View/Download |
Picture books to aid transitions | An overview of books and activities relating to transition to help with home learning. | English Irish |
Assistive Technology: 3D-Printing for Special Schools - Possibilities with linking to Transition Year Projects or community organisations | AT is evolving and diverging rapidly, and the benefits of 3D printing in/for special education environments is growing. With the advent of consumer 3D printing and adaptive open-source designs, switches can be printed on 3D printers for little money and some have very high recommendations. | View/Download |
Bitmojis in the Virtual Classroom | Perhaps you are considering making your remote teaching more visual, accessible or interactive, adding a relevant Bitmoji with a message, to your tasks, can help some students to understand the intent a little more. By embedding Bitmojis in your virtual lesson, some activities that students do every day could be introduced in a more engaging format. | View/Download |
Countdown Strip | Countdown Strip. Transitioning away from high interest activities and objects can be very challenging. A countdown strip warns when time with a preferred activity/object is coming to an end and assists the child in transitioning away from it. | View/Download |
Creating Virtual Tours of your School | Whether to maintain familiarity and comfort with own school or to aid with transition into a new school or section of a school, a virtual tour resource can have a number of benefits. The term “virtual tour” is often applied to slideshows, video presentations, or sometimes even PDF files, but modern students and parents can expect more. | View/Download |
Education Passport | Education Passport - designed in Word so it can be easily adapted by schools. This document can be filled in by parents/caregivers at home with the help of the child. It will give in-depth information to the teachers and SNAs to help enable your child settle in more quickly. | View/Download |
Marking an End of School/ Awards Ceremony /Graduation Event | Ideas for celebrating school leavers. Some schools are creating a collage of videos, editing them and presenting the award ceremony/graduation ‘live’ using YouTube Premieres function. | View/Download |
First Then | First/Then. This document explains what a First/Then is and how to use it. There is a blank template on the second page which can be printed and used at home. | View/Download |
Growing and Changing | Ways we are changing as we grow older and bigger. | View/Download |
NEPS Transition from Primary to Post Primary | Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/Social Communication Difficulties Transition from Primary to Post Primary School. An information and support pack for parents and teachers | View/Download |
NEPS Transition to Post Primary | Transition to Post-Primary School. Sample Transition Programmes | View/Download |
PLC Primary and Post Primary: Making the Links | The Primary Language Curriculum seeks to support children on their language-learning journeys, in both English and Irish. Children continue to engage in language learning and development as they progress to post-primary school through their experience in junior cycle. | English Irish |
Supporting Students with Dyspraxia | “The Next Adventure" Transitioning from Primary to Secondary School is an invaluable guide for students, parents and educators | View/Download |
Supporting students with Down syndrome transition from Primary to Post Primary School | Down Syndrome Ireland | View/Download |
Tips for Teacher Supporting Pupil Engagement and Motivation during Remote Learning | SMART Strategies to support pupil engagement during COVID 19 | View/Download |
Transition Activities: Tips for parents/guardians | All children, and particularly those with special educational needs need a sense of predictability during periods of transition. Being prepared with transition strategies is key. These strategies may take place before, during, or after the transition. | View/Download |
Transitions between Activities | Teaching a child to understand they are finishing an activity | View/Download |
Transition from Primary to Post-Primary for Children with Special Educational Needs: Parent/Guardian Booklet | This resource is packed with activities to help your child with the transition from primary to post-primary. This document is in word format to allow editing. | View/Download |
Transition Social Template | Transition Social Story. Use this template to create a personalised social story for your child ahead of transitioning to a new school. | View/Download |
Transitioning with Cause and Effect Sensory Light Box App | A guide to using apps to support transition. | View/Download |
Transition to Post-Primary Transfer Profile | NEPS document to support transition | View/Download |
Schedules | Support with Routines for children | View/Download |
School Transitions | Practical strategies to help with a variety of transitions including: Back to school/new class/new teacher/new school. Links to various resources included. | View/Download |
Seasonal Change | We see changes every year with our four seasons | View/Download |
Time Capsule | Transition from primary to post-primary school time capsule. | View/Download |
NASA Space Launch: Potential for Disciplinary Literacy | Following on from the Space Launch you might like to use this resource to support home learning | View/Download |
An Introduction to games | An introduction to this weeks 'Theme of The Week' Games | View/Download |
Ball games | An overview of lots of different ball games that can be played at home to develop lots of different skills | View/Download |
Bean Bag Toss | Bean Bag Toss! Work on your gross motor and throwing skills while having fun! | View/Download |
Bowling | Why not create a simple bowling alley in your own home or garden | View/Download |
Chasing Games | An overview of lots of different chasing games that can be played at home to develop lots of different skills | View/Download |
Clapping Games | An overview of lots of different chasing games that can be played at home to develop lots of different skills | View/Download |
CSI - Playing the Role of a Detective | Why not play the role of a detective with your family and discover who commited the crime! | View/Download |
Game Jokes | Why not try out these game themed jokes for fun | View/Download |
Games and Following Directions | A guide to using the HearBuilder App to follow directions. This app gives children a systematic way to improve listening and following directions skills. | View/Download |
Home Activities Pack - Learning at Home | View/Download | |
Hot Potato | Who can hold onto the hot potato the longest. This is a simple game which is enjoyable for all of the family | View/Download |
Ideas for Play at Home | View/Download | |
Jersey Tag | Jersey Tag - get your heart rate up and have fun with this simple chasing game! | View/Download |
Jumping Hurdles | Teach our children that we can overcome hurdles one step at a time | View/Download |
Lava Pit Game | Too hot to walk on, try crossing lava pit without getting burnt | View/Download |
Limbo | Limbo - how low can you go?! | View/Download |
Maths Riddles | Games and riddles using maths are fun and are excellent for developing mathematical and comprehension skills. Try these out with all of the family | View/Download |
Musical Chairs | A musical game which gets younger children moving and understanding simple rules to a game. | View/Download |
Paper Chase | Race against your family in the paper chase | View/Download |
Ring a Rosy | A simple game to develop rhyming skills and encourages game participation for younger children. | View/Download |
Snap | Matching game for younger children. | View/Download |
What am I (Junior) | What am I? is an excellent game to encourage the learning of new vocabulary. The game involves the following skills: listening, decoding, comprehension, retrieval from working memory and oral language. | View/Download |
What am I (Senior) | What am I? is an excellent game to encourage the learning of new vocabulary. The game involves the following skills: listening, decoding, comprehension, retrieval from working memory and oral language. | View/Download |
What Time is it Mr Wolf? | Yard game for children which develops counting skills. | English Irish |
Find the Animal | Listen attentively! | View/Download |
Stop the Bus | Practice initial sounds and test your general knowledge | View/Download |
Barrier Games | Listening while practicing social distancing! | View/Download |
Listening Games for Junior infants | Listening and Concentrating Games | View/Download |
Sound Games for Juniors | Use sounds to illustrate our favourite stories | View/Download |
Picture Books for Games | Picture books reinforce the social and emotional learning that takes place when we play. | View/Download |
Games linked to JCT | Games and Junior Cycle: This document for teachers was preprared in collaboration with JCT. | View/Download |
Communication and Keeping in Touch | An introduction to this weeks Theme of The Week Communication and Keeping in Touch. | English Irish |
Study Tips for Students at Post Primary Level – Vision Impaired Student | This leaflet is the adapted study skills resource for a student with low vision at post primary. It is in Ariel 24 – white on black | English |
Study Tips for Students at Post Primary Level – Braille using Student | This leaflet is the adapted study skills resource for a braille using student at PP – text only. | English |
Communication and Keeping in Touch - lots of ideas | Lots of activities and ideas including some competitions to promote the theme of Communication and Keeping in Touch. | View/Download |
Secret Letter | Writing an invisible letter | View/Download |
Making Text Accessible for Students with Vision Impairment | Using text with Vision Impaired Students | View/Download |
Creating a Summary using Microsoft Word | These steps can be used as a shortcut to create a summary of a document, by selecting all the lines of text in the document that you have deemed important and collating them in a new document in four easy steps. | View/Download |
Exceptionally Able Students and PLC Resources | The Primary Language Curriculum’s Progression Continua describe aspects of the Learning Outcomes in more detail and provide information to support teaching with children of a wide range of abilities including the exceptionally able child. Here we discuss the Progression Continus and how they are used. As well as links to resources to aid working with exceptionally able children you to take on the challenge of teaching to solve the Rubik’s Cube and linking it to the PLC. | View/Download |
Conventions of Print and Sentence Structure: Punctuation | A PLC Support Document in relation to Conventions of Print and Sentence Structure: Punctuation | View/Download |
Literacy Experiences At Home | “Reading and writing are built on a sea of talk”. The following is a list of suggested examples of everyday literacy experiences to try at home | View/Download |
Books and Literacy for Everyday Communication | Using picture books online and in real life to help explore the theme of communication with younger children. | English Irish |
Developing Gross Motor Skills – Activity Ideas for Home | This resource aims to provide parents with activity ideas for integration into children’s play at home to continue to support their gross motor skills development. The recourse contains activities to support core strength, balance, bilateral integration and ball skills. | View/Download |
Communicating with Friends and Family Using Apps | Resources for different ways of communicating with friends and family. | English Irish |
Communication and Links to L1LP and L2LP | Communication and Junior Cycle: This document for teachers was preprared in collaboration with JCT. | English Irish |
Communication Jokes | A number of communication jokes to keep the humour up. | View/Download |
Communication and Keeping in Touch: Suggestions for Students with Complex Needs | Some ideas for keeping in touch with others for students with Complex Needs. Practical activities to support communication development. | English Irish |
Computational Thinking | Introducing Computational Thinking and making links with coding and with the Primary Language Curriculum. | English Irish |
Family Tree | Communicate with family and create your own family tree | English Irish |
Family Tree for Younger Learners | Make a simple family tree with pictures of family | English Irish |
Games and Activities to Develop Communication Skills | Games that can be played together at home. | English Irish |
Humour | Joking Around! Using Humour as a tool to learn! | English Irish |
How to Make a Card to send to a Friend or Family member | Follow our step by step guide to make a card which you can send on to family or friends. This broken down task analysis with visual supports will support students with a variety of needs. | English Irish |
How to send a Postcard to Family or a Friend | Simple task analysis with visuals to support the child. | English Irish |
Keeping in Touch: Museums | At this time it is important to keep in touch with our interests or even explore a new interest. This resource can virtually introduce you to some of Ireland's most well know museums. | English Irish |
Keeping in Touch: Postcard | Keep in touch with family members and friends by creating your own picture postcard. | English Irish |
Keeping in Touch: With Zoos and Wildlife Parks | At this time it is important to keep in touch with our interests or even explore a new interest. This resource can virtually introduce you to some of Ireland's most well know Zoo and Wildlife Park. | English Irish |
Keeping in Touch: Writing an informal Letter | Keep in touch with family members and friends by writing an informal letter. | English Irish |
Music and Communication | Music and communication are closely linked and this document has plenty of fun activities to try at home. | English Irish |
Pronouns | Ideas to try at home to support Confusion with the pronouns he and she. | English Irish |
Show and Tell with My Favourite Things | Create a scrap book or chat of favourite thing to show to others. | English Irish |
Supporting AAC users to Keep in Touch | A resource prepared by NCSE SLTs to support home learning for students who use AAC devices. | English Irish |
Tips for making online learning more accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students | Online learning tips in relation to camera, captions, fm usage & general tips. | English Irish |
Writing and Communicating with the Pages App | The Pages App (iPhone and iPad) is a free and useful way of making writing easier - follow our how to guide. | English Irish |
Useful Chrome Extensions for Teachers/Parents | Google Chrome Browser allows you to install additional third party developed software called extensions. Some of the extensions that can be added to the browser include some with fantastic accessibility features. This resource list gives information of 7 extensions including Helperbird and Grammarly. | View/Download |
Kahoot and Science | An introduction to using Kahoot to support home learning | English Irish |
Acid Rain | Acid rain experiment for the student with little or no vision | English Irish |
Animating Science Project | A fun experiment to create a moving image with three basic items from home. | English Irish |
Be an Astronomer | A science experiment to try at home exploring the planets size and distance from the sun. | English Irish |
Bernoulli Effect | Read about it, Try it safely and Explore it further! | English Irish |
Creating your own Wormery | A guide with visuals to creating your own wormery | English Irish |
Everyday Science for the Early Years | Two useful links for Parent and Child Activities to Promote Better Speech and Language and Hearing | English Irish |
Everyday science picture books | An overview of books and activities relating to science to help with home learning. | English Irish |
Fizzy Ice | This science experiment introduces children to various senses | English Irish |
Icebergs and Climate Change | Read about it, Try it safely and Explore it further | English Irish |
Immune System Word Search | Word Search and Solution relating to the Immune system | View/Download |
Irish Sign Language (ISL) Glossary | An ISL glossary of terms and vocabulary related specifically to the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. | English Irish |
Let’s make a Lava Lamp | This is an interesting science activity to try at home. The visuals will support students with ASD and other SEN. | English Irish |
Linking Science to JCT L1LP and L2LP | Science and Junior Cycle: This document for teachers was preprared in collaboration with JCT | English Irish |
Literacy and Science at Home | Literacy Activities linked to the theme of Science | English Irish |
Magician's Tablecloth Trick | Read about it, Try it safely and Explore it further | English Irish |
Make your own Playdough | An easy to follow experiment to make playdough at home. Clear visuals to support all learners. | English Irish |
Making a Rainbow | An experiment to to make a rainbow at home with sunlight, a glass of water, and a mirror. | English Irish |
Making Magic Colours | Science experiment for young children with ASD. | English Irish |
Melting Ice Cubes | Read about it, Try it safely and Explore it further | English Irish |
Numeracy and Science | Numeracy Activities linked to the theme of science. | English Irish |
Outdoor Fun Science | Read about it, Try it safely and Explore it further | English Irish |
Plastic Spinning Cups | Read about it, Try it safely and Explore it further | English Irish |
Rocket Science | A fun science experiment involving mentos and diet coke with visual Supports to support all learners. | English Irish |
Rolling Down the Hill | Read about it, Try it safely and Explore it further | English Irish |
Science Ideas | Links to online activities relating to science to support home learning. | English Irish |
Science Jokes | Some fun science jokes to make you smile! | View/Download |
Secrets of a Guitar | Read about it, Try it safely and Explore it further. | English Irish |
Sensory Boxes - A Resource for Students _VI | Exploring Our Senses for a Child with a Visual Impairment. | English Irish |
The Last Straw | Read about it, Try it safely and Explore it further. | English Irish |
Walking on Air | A fun science experiment to try at home, with clear visuals to support all learners. | English Irish |
The Water Cycle | Learn about the Water Cycle | English Irish |
Vaccination Nation | Science Comprehension. | English Irish |
Home Activities Pack - Have Fun Learning at Home | These fun and easy games will give you and your child the chance to play together, while supporting your child's skills as they move towards starting school. The activities are designed to develop key skills your child will need for the transition - attention and listening, gross and fine motor skills, pre writing, independence skills, social skills and language development. | View/Download |
Ideas for Play at Home | This resource gives parents ideas on how play can help support your child’s independence skills, motor skills, play and social interaction skills and language development. It gives ideas and tips for pretend play activities as well as structured indoor and outdoor activities. | View/Download |
Attention and Listening Booklet - Ideas to Support Younger Children | This resource provides tips , general strategies and activities for children to work on their attention and listening skills. | View/Download |
Ideas for Play in Smaller Spaces - Information for Parents and Children | This is a creative resource which provides eight fun ideas for games to play in the home and in small spaces. | View/Download |
Supporting Vocabulary Development in Everyday Activities - Top Tips for Parents | This resource for parents of young children supports the development of your child's vocabulary skills. The resource gives information, tips and ideas on how to maximise everyday opportunities for your child to hear and learn new words. | View/Download |
Fun with Nursery Rhymes | This resource provides ideas for supporting your child's language through nursery rhymes. | View/Download |
Speech Sound Development - An Information Booklet for Parents | This resource supports your child's speech development. It provides general information and advice on supporting your child's speech sound development at home. | View/Download |
Sharing Story Time with Your Baby | This resource gives parents six simple tips for making the most of story time with your baby. | View/Download |
Sharing Story Time with Your Toddler | This resource gives parents six simple tips for making the most of story time with your toddler. | View/Download |
Parent Top Tips for Communicating | This simple one page resource outlines ten simple ways to support your child's language and communication skills. | View/Download |
Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Pre-schoolers - Ideas for Parents | This information booklet provides a brief overview of our sensory systems and sensory processing. It also provides strategies for parents to support their child's needs in managing everyday activities in the home. | View/Download |
World Red Cross Day, 8th May 2020 | Some ideas for home learning around World Red Cross Day | View/Download |
Baking at Junior Cycle | Baking and Junior Cycle: This document for teachers was preprared in collaboration with JCT | View/Download |
Visual Recipe Interactive Demonstrations | Interactive Tool for parents and teachers of students with GLD / ASD | View |
Baking Suggestions for Students with Complex Needs | An overview of benefits of baking and visual supports for students with complex needs | English Irish |
Baking for the Coeliac Diet | A recipe with step by step visuals to support baking for the coeliac diet. | English Irish |
Activities for Vocabulary Development based around Baking | Lot's of ideas to develop language at home around the theme of baking. | English Irish |
Learning to Read – Advice for Parents of Students who are Deaf / Hard of Hearing | Support document for parents of Students who are Deaf/ Hard of hearing in relation to reading. | English Irish |
Learning to Write: Advice for Parents of Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing | Support document for parents of Students who are Deaf/ Hard of hearing in relation to writing | English Irish |
Developing Listening and Language Skills Supporting Students who are Deaf / Hard of Hearing at Home | Support document for parents of Students who are Deaf/ Hard of hearing in relation to listening and language Skills | English Irish |
Coronavirus A Book for Children | This online book by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson & Nia Roberts is illustrated by Axel Scheffler and may support parents with questions their children have around Coronavirus | View/Download |
Iced Fairy Cakes -A power point to support home learning | This Powerpoint designed by our Visiting teachers to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing will support many other learners with SEN. | View/Download |
Cake-making Techniques | Resource to support home learning in relation to making cakes | English Irish |
Movement Breaks in Post-Primary Classrooms | View video Subtitled version Irish version |
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Movement Breaks in Post-Primary Classrooms - Booklet | This resource booklet provides teachers with simple movement ideas and strategies that they can incorporate into their classroom, with no need for equipment or big spaces. The movement activities are designed to be used as a whole class and can be adapted to seating and standing positions in the classroom. | View/Download |
An introduction to Baking | Baking: An Occupation for Learning, Development & Life Skills Brought to you by the NCSE Occupational Therapy Team | View/Download |
A recipe of Me | Creative Writing Activity to develop children’s self-esteem and vocabulary | English Irish |
Baking and Literacy | Literacy Activities linked to the theme of baking | English Irish |
Baking and Numeracy | Numeracy Activities linked to the theme of baking | English Irish |
Baking and Social Development | Baking gives us an excellent opportunity to develop social skills. | English Irish |
Baking and The Sock Puppet App | A guide to using the Sock Puppets App and linking it to Baking | English Irish |
Baking Wordsearch | Wordsearch to aid visual tracking and targets word identification skills | View/Download |
Baking: Digital and Printable Resources | Some useful Digital resources linked to the theme of Baking | View/Download |
Books and Activities Linked to Baking | An overview of books and activities relating to gardening to help with home learning. | View/Download |
Cookers | Understanding the parts and functions of the cooker | English Irish |
Cookers - Primary | Understanding the parts and functions of the cooker | English Irish |
Decorating Buns | This activity is a fun one to try at home with younger children - the visual supports will appeal to many children with SEN including children with Autism | English |
Hot Chocolate | This activity is broken down into a task analysis - the visual supports will appeal to many children with SEN including students with Autism | English Irish |
Kitchen Safety | Tips for Kitchen Safety with activity | English Irish |
Kitchen Hygiene | Tips for Kitchen Hygiene | View/Download |
Making Pancakes | This activity is broken down into a task analysis - the visual supports will appeal to many children with SEN including students with Autism | View/Download |
Marshmallow lollipops | This activity is a fun one to try at home with younger children - the visual supports will appeal to many children with SEN including children with Autism | View/Download |
Poppy’s Pancake Day | Poppy’s Pancake Day is a great story, full of rhyme and fun - this resource will help home learning with an online video link and word search. | View/Download |
Raising Agents | An overview of raising agents to aid the understanding of how baking actually works | English Irish |
Some Cookbooks in Braille for Children | An overview of three Cookbooks available in Braille | View/Download |
Collaboration Platforms that Support Live Video Communication: Tips | Tips for Teachers on on Video Conferencing Lessons to support Remote Teaching | View/Download |
Compilation of Websites supporting Teachers in their support of students and parents during COVID -19 | This document gives a review of websites that are currently offering links to online resources for Teachers, Students and Parents in supporting students in the Academic, Social, Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health areas. | View/Download |
Sesame Street School Closure Resources | An overview of the resouces developed by Sesame Street to support home learning during COVID 19 | View/Download |
Books and Activities Linked to Gardening | An overview of books and activities relating to gardening to help with home learning. | View/Download |
In the Garden Bird Identification and Aids | Tips for activities in the garden around Bird Species - activity sheet to support home learning | View/Download |
Gardening for Post-Primary Students | Links to L1 and L2 for Teachers of PP Students | View/Download |
Gardening | Gardening : Working on your child’s learning, development and imagination! This document sets out ideas for this week’s theme of the week and was designed by the NCSE Occupational Therapy Team. | English Irish |
Gardening for Students who are Blind/Visually Impaired | A resource prepared by our Visiting Teachers to support students who are blind / visually impaired in relation to gardening. | English Irish |
Gardening for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing | A resource prepared by our Visiting Teachers to support students who are deaf / hard of hearing in relation to gardening. | English Irish |
Using the “Our Story” app to Support Home Learning with Gardening | A guide to using Our Story App for making a story relating to gardening | English Irish |
Gardening Cutting and pasting sorting activity | This resource is one that could be printed at home and involves cutting and sorting images into weeds and flowers. | English |
Gardening Treasure Hunt | This resource is one that could be done at home in the garden or in a local park with images of things to find relating to the theme of gardening. | English Irish |
Gardening Wordsearch & answer sheet | This is a wordsearch about gardening | English |
Weeds and Plants comprehension, dictionary work, cloze procedure & answer sheets | This resource contains actvities and answers in relation to gardening | English |
Sorting activities for gardening | Sorting is a very important skill for children and lots of time is spent developing this skill in school. Here are two simple sorting ideas to try at home which relate to the theme of gardening | English Irish |
Gardening - Considerations for Students with Complex Needs | This resource contains adaptations that can be made to suit students with complex needs | English Irish |
Gardening Nature Trail | This trail could be used in the garden or local park | English |
Planning for Remote Teaching and Learning - Linking Gardening to the Primary School Curriculum | Teaching remotely can be challenging and and this resource aims to support Primary School teachers make curricular links to the theme of gardening | English |
Rock Painting | A step by step guide to rock painting | English Irish |
Tips on Green Screen use for Remote Teaching | This is a simple how to guide for using a green screen. Teachers an read step by step instructions and see a video from a teacher using this approach to reach out to his students during this time. | English Irish |
Behaviour Support Pack for Children and Young People with Additional Needs | Promoting Learning and Positive Behaviour at Home – (Resource 1). This resource is the first in a series of 7 booklets to support positive behaviour at home. This behaviour support pack aims to develop an understanding of behaviours of concern. The pack outlines (a) some of the reasons why a child or young person might be displaying behaviours of concern, (b) offers some useful strategies on how to prevent this behaviour(s) and (c) gives guidelines on how to de-escalate behaviour when it reaches crisis levels. | View/Download |
Home Routines for Children and Young People with Additional Needs | Promoting Learning and Positive Behaviour at Home – (Resource 2). Structure and routine helps to promote positive behaviour for children and young people with additional needs both in the home and at school. This resource offers helpful tips on how to design and use visual schedules, First- Next and First – Next - Then boards as preventative strategies to help children and young people at home. | View/Download |
Reward Systems for Children and Young People with Additional Needs | Promoting Learning and Positive Behaviour at Home – (Resource 3). This booklet is designed for children and young people with additional needs who require additional motivation or rewards to complete new or difficult tasks. It provides practical advice on how to identify and use rewards to promote positive behaviour in the home and also discusses how to create and introduce a token economy system. | View/Download |
Behaviour Contracts for Children and Young People with Additional Needs | Promoting Learning and Positive Behaviour at Home – (Resource 4). This booklet is aimed at children and young people who are learning to become more responsible in their everyday lives by practicing negotiation skills. It provides advice on how to set up an agreement, also known as a contract, between a child or young person and an adult. The contract defines acceptable and unacceptable behaviour as well as rewards and consequences for everyday actions. | View/Download |
A Total Communication Approach for Children and Young People with Additional Needs | Promoting Behaviour and Positive Behaviour at Home – (Resource 5). This booklet provides information for children and young people who require supports for communication. The resource gives an overview of a Total Communication Approach and provides information on different modes of communication within that approach. Communication approaches such as gestures, signs, objects and pictures are discussed, to help your child to express his or her basic needs and wants. | View/Download |
Life Skills for Children and Young People with Additional Needs | Promoting Learning and Positive Behaviour at Home - (Resource 6). This booklet provides information on how to develop vital life skills for your child in the home environment. It gives step by step information on how to break down complex tasks into simple steps. The resource also discusses how to use visual supports and rewards to complete tasks successfully. | View/Download |
Transitioning for Children and Young People with Additional Needs | Promoting Learning and Positive Behaviour at Home - (Resource 7). This booklet discusses the difficulties children and young people with additional needs often experience when they are transitioning from place to place or activity to activity. It gives suggestions on how to plan and prepare for a transition, what support your child may need as he or she transitions and ways to reward him/her for successful transitioning. | View/Download |
Teachers Supporting Students with Autism | Students with Autism may have many questions and concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic. This document outlines online websites, resources and apps to help teachers to support their students. Many have been developed specifically in response to Covid-19 while others may be useful for study at home as well as for self-regulation and wellbeing. | View/Download |
Special Schools are going…on a Virtual Tour | This overview of virtual tours lists useful online websites that some special school teachers have used. Many students, particularly those with ASD, often enjoy engaging with virtual tours, which can be used to support a variety of curricular areas. | English Irish |
Special Schools are using - Online resources for students with Moderate, Severe or Profound GLD | This is an overview of online resources that Special Schools have found to be of benefit for students with Moderate, Severe or Profound GLD at primary and post-primary level across a range of curricular areas. | English Irish |
Special Schools are using - Online resources for students with mild GLD | This is an overview of online resources that Special Schools have found to be of benefit for students with mild GLD at primary and post-primary level across a range of curricular areas. | English Irish |
Special Schools are using - Online resources for students with SEN (General - Curricular) | This is an overview of online resources that Special Schools have found to be of benefit for students with SEN at primary and post-primary level across a range of curricular areas. | English Irish |
Suggested Apps for Students with Moderate, Severe or Profound GLD | An overview of apps that are useful for supporting students with moderate, severe or profound GLD. Teachers can use this list to find apps that may be suitable for their students and can communciate this to parents. | View/Download |
Activities and ideas for learning at home for children with Severe and Profound Needs | This document is designed to support teachers who are teachers of students with severe and profound GLD. | English Irish |
Chatt Comprehension Strategy | CHATT, a during and after reading strategy, encourages students to actively engage with text as they read. Teachers may find this a useful resource to support all learners in their online classrooms | View/Download |
NCSE Student Study and Learning Skills | To achieve at second level all students need a repertoire of learning and study strategies that they can apply across all subjects. This resource introduces students to different strategies that can help them when studying. All study skills resources can be adapted for different groups. | English Irish |
OK5R Student Booklet Copy | Effective study and test preparation skills are essential for all students. The OK 5R Method is a study strategy that helps students tackle textbook material in a strategic manner. Students who use a study system read with greater comprehension and remember more. Teachers may find this a useful resource to share with students studying at home. | English Irish |
Supporting Student's Well-being for Primary School Teachers | This is a document for primary school teachers with links to websites and useful resoruces to support student's well-being. | English Irish |
Overview of online supports for Post Primary Teachers | This document gives an overview of some of the key supports that are available to Post primary Teachers in order to ensure they can support all their students to the best of their ability during this time of uncertainty and to support teachers to access materials in relation to online learning. | View/Download |
Apps and Websites with Language Games and Activities | This document gives an overview of online resources, games and apps that teachers might like to reference when designing materials to share with parents. This is designed to support teachers of students with students with Speech Language and Communication Needs. | English Irish |
Apps for supporting students with Autism | This document outlines some useful apps that you might recommend to parents to help them to support their students with Autism. | View/Download |
COVID 19. I Can Help! Carol Grey - Social Story | This is a social story by Carol Grey about COVID 19. This social story may be useful to share with parents of students with Autism. | View/Download |
Supporting Learning at home for children with Down Syndrome | This document outlines a number of activities that could be suggested by teachers to support parents in meeting the needs of their children with Down Syndrome. There are a number of activities that may also support other learners with Special and additional needs. | English Irish |
Modelling and Recasting | A resource for parents giving information on strategies to help you support your child’s speech, language and communication skills. This document gives examples of how to model, expand and recast speech, language and/or communication for your child. Modelling and recasting are highly effective, evidence based strategies used by speech and language therapists. These strategies are suitable for young children, older children and those with significant additional needs. This resource can be used to support targets identified by your child’s Speech and Language Therapist. | View/Download |
Developing Language During Everyday Routines - An Information Guide for Parents | A resource for parents of young children and those with significant additional learning needs. The resource details different ways to promote and support language and communication skill development through everyday tasks such as mealtimes and bedtime. | View/Download |
Word Learning Strategies & Resources | A resource for parents and post-primary students providing information, strategies and ideas for supporting vocabulary learning. | View/Download |
Let’s Get Regulated ! – Information for Teenagers | This resource pack aims to share some information and activities to support teenagers to self-regulate during this challenging time. These ideas can help teens to focus on the tasks they need to do and want to do; look after their mind and body; manage their emotions; regulate their energy levels and relax. | View/Download |
Let’s Get Regulated ! – Information for Parents | This resource pack aims to share some information and ideas for parents on supporting self-regulation. Some of these activities could be integrated into your child’s play at home to support their self- regulation. | View/Download |
Sensory Processing – Information for Parents | Spending more time indoors due to social distancing measures can be challenging for all children, especially those who find processing sensory information difficult. This information booklet explains the importance of the sensory systems to learning and behaviour. It also provides advice on creating a sensory friendly space at home that can help children stay calm and regulated during these testing times. | View/Download |
Home Motor Skills Programme – Fine and Gross Motor Skills | In this series of advice sheets from the Occupational Therapy Team, we first focus on the gross motor elements that are the foundation for all fine motor tasks that children complete at home and at school. The focus of the programme then changes to educationally relevant fine motor activities such as colouring, handwriting and scissor use. Each area can be followed through week by week. Links to great websites for further information and activity ideas are included in each section. | View/Download |
Supporting Physical Education for students with SEN during Covid 19 | This is an overview of useful Websites to Support Physical Education at Home for students with Special Educational Needs including those with a moderate, severe or profound GLD or who may have limited mobility. | View/Download |
Supporting Categorisation for Students with Autism | This document is designed to support the teachers of students with Autism in relation to categorisation. | English Irish |
Taking Care of Assistive Technology in the Home | This sheet provides helpful tips to parents of students who are using their assistive technology at home to access learning. | English Irish |
Top tips for Junior and Senior Infants | A resource covering ideas for Play, Literacy, Attention and Listening | English Irish |
Top tips for children in 1st and 2nd Class | A resource covering ideas for Play, Literacy, Attention and Listening | English Irish |
Top tips for children in 3rd and 4th Class | A resource covering ideas for Play, Literacy, Attention and Listening | English Irish |
Top tips for children in 5th and 6th Class | A resource covering ideas for Play, Literacy, Attention and Listening | English Irish |
Student Vocabulary Journal - post primary students | A workbook for post primary students to support vocabulary learning and revision. The workbook can be printed or used electronically. | View/Download |
Speech, Language and Communication video resources | Click to view our range of video resources on Speech, Language and Communication. | View Playlist |
Autism and Augmentative Alternative Communication | An overview of how AAC can be supportive for Autistic students | English Irish |
Outdoor Orienteering | Support students to create a map, controls and set up the course (samples provided). Additional resources are also provided for simpler versions making the lesson suitable for all students including those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Summer Provision Newspaper/ Magazine | This activity allows children of all abilities to share the events of their day with family and friends. Students create a newspaper/ magazine page through the use of written information, drawings and/or pictures.This activity is completed daily and can be put together at the end of the provision or taken home daily. This activity is suitable for all students and is especially useful for students who are deaf and hard of hearing and for those with expressive language difficulties. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course | Students create an indoor/outdoor obstacle course using a variety of items from around the home/school. It supports communication and social skills as well as gross motor skills. This is suitable for all levels including students who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
DIY Laser Maze Activity | Students create a laser maze using wool/ ribbon. The level of difficulty can be tailored to suit all needs. Resources provided include captions making them suitable for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Making Marshmallow Lollipops | A short and simple baking activity that is easy for all students to participate in the summer programme. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Decorating Buns | A fun art decorating task where the students can have fun creating various coloured icing and decorating their buns creatively with toppings. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
My Going Back to School Book | A resource to support students to think about and plan for returning to school after the summer break. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
My School - Resources to Support Transitioning Back to School | A resource to support students to reflect on and discuss their school and school environment in order to support positive transition back to school after the summer break. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Communication Passport Overview | A resource providing an overview of how to create an individualised communication passport for a student. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Communication Passport Template | A template for creating an individualised communication passport for a student both during the summer programme and for the transition to a new class or school after the summer break. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Supporting Social Interaction Skills | A resource providing the steps and sample activities that can be used by teachers to develop a student’s social interaction skills. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Emotional Literacy | A resource outlining ideas and strategies for supporting students to understand and express their feelings. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Social Stories – Transition back to school | A resource providing information on creating individualised social stories for students to support engagement in school routines and the transition back to school after the summer break. | English Irish |
Supporting Coping and Calming Skills in Times of Transition | A resource outlining strategies and ideas to help cope and remain calm in times of transition. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Top Tips for Communicating | A one page resource outlining top tips for supporting communication as part of the summer programme. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Using Visuals to Support Communication | Ideas and strategies for using visuals to support communication opportunities and interactions. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Developing Gross Motor Skills | An information booklet and video outlining activities that can be used by teachers to support student’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing and to support students to re-engage in learning and social activities. This pack contains activities to support core strength, balance, bilateral integration and ball skills. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Lets Get Regulated | Ideas and strategies to support students to feel regulated and ready to engage in learning opportunities. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
iPad Accessibility Sheet for Blind/Vision Impaired Students | A simple to use fact sheet on the main accessibility features of the iPad for blind/vision impaired students. | English Irish |
How to create Green Screen projects | An overview of how to create Green Screen Projects related to individual students/classrooms/schools to support engagement in activities related to summer programme. | English Irish |
Introduction to the Connect 12 | A guided introduction to the Connect 12, with accompanying videos to support teachers, parents and SNA’s involved with Summer Provision. This will particularly support those who have not previously encountered this technology or introduced students to this piece of Assistive Technology. | View/Download |
School Routines | ||
Social Stories – Transition back to school | A resource providing information on creating individualised social stories for students to support engagement in school routines and the transition back to school after the summer break. | English Irish |
Tips for Establishing a Handwashing Routine | A resource outlining the use of visuals to support understanding and establishing a handwashing routine. | English Irish |
Going on the Bus to School Completed Example | Sample visual story in relation to getting the bus to school. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Going on the Bus to School - Editable Visual Story | An editable visual story that can be individualised for each student focussed on getting the bus to school. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Editable Summer Visual Calendar | A resource providing a sample visual countdown calendar moving from summer provision to school. | English Irish |
10 Day Countdown to School | A sample visual countdown calender to support the transition back to school after the summer break/summer programme. | English Ukrainian Russian |
Promoting Language and Communication through Routines | Ideas and strategies for using everyday routines to support language and communication. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Social Skills and Self-Regulation | ||
Creating Life Size Board Games | Support students to create life size versions of their favourite board games to play in pairs/ small groups. Samples are provided with detailed instructions. This activitiy can be tailored to a variety of needs by choosing simple/complex games. This lesson is suitable for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Ukrainian Russian |
Using a Beach Ball to Develop Literacy and Movement | A variety of simple ball based activities focusing on oral language including an ice breaker activity, sight work based activity and physical education focused activity. This activity is suitable for students who are deaf and hard of hearing as well as those with a variety of needs as it can be tailored specifically for the group and their abilities. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course | Students create an indoor/outdoor obstacle course using a variety of items from around the home/school. It supports communication and social skills as well as gross motor skills. This is suitable for all levels including students who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
What Time is it Mr Wolf? | A step by step guide with visuals to help teach students this game. Students can practice numbers and counting when playing this game. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Supporting Social Interaction Skills | A resource providing the steps and sample activities that can be used by teachers to develop a student’s social interaction skills. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Emotional Literacy | A resource outlining ideas and strategies for supporting students to understand and express their feelings. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Supporting Coping and Calming Skills in Times of Transition | A resource outlining strategies and ideas to help cope and remain calm in times of transition. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Developing Gross Motor Skills | An information booklet and video outlining activities that can be used by teachers to support student’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing and to support students to re-engage in learning and social activities. This pack contains activities to support core strength, balance, bilateral integration and ball skills. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Lets Get Regulated | Ideas and strategies to support students to feel regulated and ready to engage in learning opportunities. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Task and Organisational Skills | ||
Making Tie Dye T-shirts | Learn new vocabulary and practice following instructions by creating homemade tie dye t-shirts using a variety of colours and patterns. Instructional videos (with captions) and explanations are provided. A variety of techniques from simple to more complex make the lesson suitable for all children including those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Outdoor Orienteering | Support students to create a map, controls and set up the course (samples provided). Additional resources are also provided for simpler versions making the lesson suitable for all students including those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Art/Drawing Barrier Games for Summer | A lesson focused on developing oral language and listening skills. Students create a barrier then one person directs the other to draw/ make a pattern etc. using a variety of instructions. Both people follow the instructions. Once complete, remove the barrier and discuss the similarities and differences. Options are provided to suit all levels of need including children who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Creating Life Size Board Games | Support students to create life size versions of their favourite board games to play in pairs/ small groups. Samples are provided with detailed instructions. This activitiy can be tailored to a variety of needs by choosing simple/complex games. This lesson is suitable for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Ukrainian Russian |
Using Building Blocks to Support Learning | This resource provides step by step picture sequencing instructions on how to build simple building block structures. Pictures can be printed out and laminated to make a simple booklet so that children can work towards a level of independence. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Making a Fruit Salad | A fun activity to try at home - the visual supports will appeal to many students with SEN including Autistic students | English Ukrainian Russian |
What Time is it Mr Wolf? | A step by step guide with visuals to help teach students this game. Students can practice numbers and counting when playing this game. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Making Marshmallow Lollipops | A short and simple baking activity that is easy for all students to participate in the summer programme. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Decorating Buns | A fun art decorating task where the students can have fun creating various coloured icing and decorating their buns creatively with toppings. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Communication Skills | ||
Autism and Augmentative Alternative Communication | An overview of how AAC can be supportive for Autistic students | English Irish |
Musical Games using the Elements of Music | Musical games/activities based on the elements of music to support development of key vocabulary and concepts. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Make a Summer Mocktail – Developing Literacy and Communication Skills | Make a Summer Mocktail using simple ingredients. Recipes provided in both video and written format. Differentiated options throughout make it suitable for all levels of ability including those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Making Tie Dye T-shirts | Learn new vocabulary and practice following instructions by creating homemade tie dye t-shirts using a variety of colours and patterns. Instructional videos (with captions) and explanations are provided. A variety of techniques from simple to more complex make the lesson suitable for all children including those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Using a Beach Ball to Develop Literacy and Movement | A variety of simple ball based activities focusing on oral language including an ice breaker activity, sight work based activity and physical education focused activity. This activity is suitable for students who are deaf and hard of hearing as well as those with a variety of needs as it can be tailored specifically for the group and their abilities. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Summer Provision Newspaper/ Magazine | This activity allows children of all abilities to share the events of their day with family and friends. Students create a newspaper/ magazine page through the use of written information, drawings and/or pictures.This activity is completed daily and can be put together at the end of the provision or taken home daily. This activity is suitable for all students and is especially useful for students who are deaf and hard of hearing and for those with expressive language difficulties. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
DIY Laser Maze Activity | Students create a laser maze using wool/ ribbon. The level of difficulty can be tailored to suit all needs. Resources provided include captions making them suitable for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Using Building Blocks to Support Learning | This resource provides step by step picture sequencing instructions on how to build simple building block structures. Pictures can be printed out and laminated to make a simple booklet so that children can work towards a level of independence. | English Irish Ukrainian |
Making a Fruit Salad | This is a fun activity to try at home - the visual supports will appeal to many students with SEN including children with Autism | English Ukrainian Russian |
Leaf Collecting and Art Ideas | Leaf hunt is an activity you can complete at home, in your local park or while you are out on a nature walk. Learn to describe the different types of leaves and use them creatively. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Capturing Summer Using the Chatterpix App | Chatterpix is an app which takes photographs and allows the user to add a voice to a person or object in the picture. | English Irish |
Communication Passport Overview | A resource providing an overview of how to create an individualised communication passport for a student. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Communication Passport Template | A template for creating an individualised communication passport for a student both during the summer programme and for the transition to a new class or school after the summer break. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Attention and Listening Skills for Older Students | Ideas, games and strategies for developing higher level attention and listening skills for older students. | View/Download |
Attention and Listening Skills | Ideas, games and strategies for developing attention and listening skills for younger students. | View/Download |
Top Tips for Communicating | A one page resource outlining top tips for supporting communication as part of the summer programme. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Using Visuals to Support Communication | Ideas and strategies for using visuals to support communication opportunities and interactions. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Promoting Language and Communication through Routines | Ideas and strategies for using everyday routines to support language and communication. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Building on Successes | ||
Summer Provision Newspaper/ Magazine | This activity allows children of all abilities to share the events of their day with family and friends. Students create a newspaper/ magazine page through the use of written information, drawings and/or pictures.This activity is completed daily and can be put together at the end of the provision or taken home daily. This activity is suitable for all students and is especially useful for students who are deaf and hard of hearing and for those with expressive language difficulties. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
My Going Back to School Book | A resource to support students to think about and plan for returning to school after the summer break. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
My School - Resources to Support Transitioning Back to School | A resource to support students to reflect on and discuss their school and school environment in order to support positive transition back to school after the summer break. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Visual – Discussing Positives and Negatives of Lockdown | An example of a visual resource for students to discuss their experience of lockdown | English Irish |
Ideas for Play | Ideas for learning through play for tutors/teachers supporting students as part of the summer programme. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
How do I learn | ||
Autism and Augmentative Alternative Communication | An overview of how AAC can be supportive for Autistic students | English Irish |
iPad Accessibility Sheet for Blind/Vision Impaired Students | A simple to use fact sheet on the main accessibility features of the iPad for blind/vision impaired students. | English Irish |
Summer Provision Newspaper/ Magazine | This activity allows children of all abilities to share the events of their day with family and friends. Students create a newspaper/ magazine page through the use of written information, drawings and/or pictures.This activity is completed daily and can be put together at the end of the provision or taken home daily. This activity is suitable for all students and is especially useful for students who are deaf and hard of hearing and for those with expressive language difficulties. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
What Time is it Mr Wolf? | A step by step guide with visuals to help teach students this game. Students can practice numbers and counting when playing this game. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Making Marshmallow Lollipops | A short and simple baking activity that is easy for all students to participate in the summer programme. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Learning in Everyday Activities | Ideas to enhance the fun and playful learning opportunities that exists within everyday activities. These activities can support children’s wellbeing and promote their physical, social and emotional development. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Make a Summer Mocktail – Developing Literacy and Communication Skills | Make a Summer Mocktail using simple ingredients. Recipes provided in both video and written format. Differentiated options throughout make it suitable for all levels of ability including those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Art/Drawing Barrier Games for Summer | A lesson focused on developing oral language and listening skills. Students create a barrier then one person directs the other to draw/ make a pattern etc. using a variety of instructions. Both people follow the instructions. Once complete, remove the barrier and discuss the similarities and differences. Options are provided to suit all levels of need including children who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Creating Life Size Board Games | Support students to create life size versions of their favourite board games to play in pairs/ small groups. Samples are provided with detailed instructions. This activitiy can be tailored to a variety of needs by choosing simple/complex games. This lesson is suitable for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Ukrainian Russian |
Using a Beach Ball to Develop Literacy and Movement | A variety of simple ball based activities focusing on oral language including an ice breaker activity, sight work based activity and physical education focused activity. This activity is suitable for students who are deaf and hard of hearing as well as those with a variety of needs as it can be tailored specifically for the group and their abilities. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Summer Provision Newspaper/ Magazine | This activity allows children of all abilities to share the events of their day with family and friends. Students create a newspaper/ magazine page through the use of written information, drawings and/or pictures.This activity is completed daily and can be put together at the end of the provision or taken home daily. This activity is suitable for all students and is especially useful for students who are deaf and hard of hearing and for those with expressive language difficulties. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Using Building Blocks to Support Learning | This resource provides step by step picture sequencing instructions on how to build simple building block structures. Pictures can be printed out and laminated to make a simple booklet so that children can work towards a level of independence. | English Irish Ukrainian |
Making a Fruit Salad | This is a fun activity to try at home - the visual supports will appeal to many students with SEN including children with Autism | English Ukrainian Russian |
What Time is it Mr Wolf? | A step by step guide with visuals to help teach students this game. Students can practice numbers and counting when playing this game. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Making Marshmallow Lollipops | A short and simple baking activity that is easy for all students to participate in the summer programme. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Summer Wordsearch | Wordsearch to aid visual tracking and target word identification skills. | English Irish |
Leaf Collecting and Art Ideas | Leaf hunt is an activity you can complete at home, in your local park or while you are out on a nature walk. Learn to describe the different types of leaves and use them creatively. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Summer Hunt | A simple resource to explore some concepts and vocabualry around some key senses (smell, vision and sound) in a fun way. | English Ukrainian Russian |
Overview Numeracy through Science Module | This document and video give an overview of the numeracy in science modules 1-10 created in collaboration with Institute of Physics (IOP). | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Film Script: Numeracy through Science | This is the script of the video outlining the 10 different demonstrations in the 'Numeracy through Science' module. | View/Download |
1a. Don't let the ladder slip (Primary) | Find the material that is least likely to slip on a tiled floor. Test many materials on a tilted tile. The steeper the tilt before slipping occurs the safer. Learn how to measure friction with a ruler. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
1b. Don't let the ladder slip (Post Primary) | Find the material that is least likely to slip on a tiled floor. Test many materials on a tilted tile. The steeper the tilt before slipping occurs the safer. Learn how to measure friction with a ruler. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
2a. How to balance the see-saw (Primary) | With an 80kg teacher/tutor or parent at one end of a see-saw, where should children of different weights sit, so as to balance the see-saw? | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
2b. How to balance the see-saw (Post Primary) | With an 80kg teacher/tutor or parent at one end of a see-saw, where should children of different weights sit, so as to balance the see-saw? | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
3a. Let us go for a spin (Primary) | Two plastic cups are taped together. Several elastic bands are joined to make a catapult. The cups are launched with the aid of the catapult. Vary the stretch and the angle until you master how to loop-the-loop | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
3b. Let us go for a spin (Post Primary) | Two plastic cups are taped together. Several elastic bands are joined to make a catapult. The cups are launched with the aid of the catapult. Vary the stretch and the angle until you master how to loop-the-loop | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
4a. Make your own music (Primary) | A simple musical instrument is made from two lollipop sticks, a plastic straw and some elastic bands. Explore how high pitch and low notes may be obtained. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
4b. Make your own music (Post Primary) | A simple musical instrument is made from two lollipop sticks, a plastic straw and some elastic bands. Explore how high pitch and low notes may be obtained. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
5a. Make your bridge strong (Primary) | The strength of materials vary, depending on how they are used. How strong a bridge can you make with a sheet of paper. Test different designs to see which can hold the heaviest load. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
5b. Make your bridge strong (Post Primary) | The strength of materials vary, depending on how they are used. How strong a bridge can you make with a sheet of paper. Test different designs to see which can hold the heaviest load. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
6a. Real graphs from real data (Primary) | A marble rolls down a groove and pushs a paper cup across a table. After many repeats with more than one cup the data reveals a graph but what can the graph reveal? | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
6b. Real graphs from real data (Post Primary) | A marble rolls down a groove and pushs a paper cup across a table. After many repeats with more than one cup the data reveals a graph but what can the graph reveal? | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
7a. Reflections in two mirrors (Primary) | When you look into two mirrors at right angles to each other, how many images will you see? Explore further if the mirrors are at 60 degrees etc | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
7b. Reflections in two mirrors (Post Primary) | When you look into two mirrors at right angles to each other, how many images will you see? Explore further if the mirrors are at 60 degrees etc | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
8a. Rolling jars of sugar (Primary) | Four identical jars each containing a different amount of sugar are allowed to roll down a ramp. The outcome is predicted and then the tilt adjusted for further explorations. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
8b. Rolling jars of sugar (Post Primary) | Four identical jars each containing a different amount of sugar are allowed to roll down a ramp. The outcome is predicted and then the tilt adjusted for further explorations. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
9a. Small ball big bounce (Primary) | A tennis ball sits on top of a basketball until they fall to the floor. Then the bounce happens. Where did the tennis ball go? This is a science experiment you will want to repeat over and over again. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
9b. Small ball big bounce (Post Primary) | A tennis ball sits on top of a basketball until they fall to the floor. Then the bounce happens. Where did the tennis ball go? This is a science experiment you will want to repeat over and over again. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
10a. What makes a pendulum lazy (Primary) | Children of all ages have played on a swing in a playground. This pendulum activity uses basic science to observe, measure length and time and draw conclusions from a swinging pendulum. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
10b. What makes a pendulum lazy (Post Primary) | Children of all ages have played on a swing in a playground. This pendulum activity uses basic science to observe, measure length and time and draw conclusions from a swinging pendulum. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
What Time is it Mr Wolf? | A step by step guide with visuals to help teach students this game. Students can practice numbers and counting when playing this game. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Science | ||
Overview Numeracy through Science Module | This document and video give an overview of the numeracy in science modules 1-10 created in collaboration with Institute of Physics (IOP). | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Film Script: Numeracy through Science | This is the script of the video outlining the 10 different demonstrations in the 'Numeracy through Science' module. | View/Download |
1a. Don't let the ladder slip (Primary) | Find the material that is least likely to slip on a tiled floor. Test many materials on a tilted tile. The steeper the tilt before slipping occurs the safer. Learn how to measure friction with a ruler. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
1b. Don't let the ladder slip (Post Primary) | Find the material that is least likely to slip on a tiled floor. Test many materials on a tilted tile. The steeper the tilt before slipping occurs the safer. Learn how to measure friction with a ruler. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
2a. How to balance the see-saw (Primary) | With an 80kg teacher/tutor or parent at one end of a see-saw, where should children of different weights sit, so as to balance the see-saw? | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
2b. How to balance the see-saw (Post Primary) | With an 80kg teacher/tutor or parent at one end of a see-saw, where should children of different weights sit, so as to balance the see-saw? | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
3a. Let us go for a spin (Primary) | Two plastic cups are taped together. Several elastic bands are joined to make a catapult. The cups are launched with the aid of the catapult. Vary the stretch and the angle until you master how to loop-the-loop | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
3b. Let us go for a spin (Post Primary) | Two plastic cups are taped together. Several elastic bands are joined to make a catapult. The cups are launched with the aid of the catapult. Vary the stretch and the angle until you master how to loop-the-loop | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
4a. Make your own music (Primary) | A simple musical instrument is made from two lollipop sticks, a plastic straw and some elastic bands. Explore how high pitch and low notes may be obtained. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
4b. Make your own music (Post Primary) | A simple musical instrument is made from two lollipop sticks, a plastic straw and some elastic bands. Explore how high pitch and low notes may be obtained. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
5a. Make your bridge strong (Primary) | The strength of materials vary, depending on how they are used. How strong a bridge can you make with a sheet of paper. Test different designs to see which can hold the heaviest load. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
5b. Make your bridge strong (Post Primary) | The strength of materials vary, depending on how they are used. How strong a bridge can you make with a sheet of paper. Test different designs to see which can hold the heaviest load. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
6a. Real graphs from real data (Primary) | A marble rolls down a groove and pushs a paper cup across a table. After many repeats with more than one cup the data reveals a graph but what can the graph reveal? | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
6b. Real graphs from real data (Post Primary) | A marble rolls down a groove and pushs a paper cup across a table. After many repeats with more than one cup the data reveals a graph but what can the graph reveal? | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
7a. Reflections in two mirrors (Primary) | When you look into two mirrors at right angles to each other, how many images will you see? Explore further if the mirrors are at 60 degrees etc | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
7b. Reflections in two mirrors (Post Primary) | When you look into two mirrors at right angles to each other, how many images will you see? Explore further if the mirrors are at 60 degrees etc | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
8a. Rolling jars of sugar (Primary) | Four identical jars each containing a different amount of sugar are allowed to roll down a ramp. The outcome is predicted and then the tilt adjusted for further explorations. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
8b. Rolling jars of sugar (Post Primary) | Four identical jars each containing a different amount of sugar are allowed to roll down a ramp. The outcome is predicted and then the tilt adjusted for further explorations. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
9a. Small ball big bounce (Primary) | A tennis ball sits on top of a basketball until they fall to the floor. Then the bounce happens. Where did the tennis ball go? This is a science experiment you will want to repeat over and over again. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
9b. Small ball big bounce (Post Primary) | A tennis ball sits on top of a basketball until they fall to the floor. Then the bounce happens. Where did the tennis ball go? This is a science experiment you will want to repeat over and over again. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
10a. What makes a pendulum lazy (Primary) | Children of all ages have played on a swing in a playground. This pendulum activity uses basic science to observe, measure length and time and draw conclusions from a swinging pendulum. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
10b. What makes a pendulum lazy (Post Primary) | Children of all ages have played on a swing in a playground. This pendulum activity uses basic science to observe, measure length and time and draw conclusions from a swinging pendulum. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Art | ||
Making Tie Dye T-shirts | Learn new vocabulary and practice following instructions by creating homemade tie dye t-shirts using a variety of colours and patterns. Instructional videos (with captions) and explanations are provided. A variety of techniques from simple to more complex make the lesson suitable for all children including those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Art/Drawing Barrier Games for Summer | A lesson focused on developing oral language and listening skills. Students create a barrier then one person directs the other to draw/ make a pattern etc. using a variety of instructions. Both people follow the instructions. Once complete, remove the barrier and discuss the similarities and differences. Options are provided to suit all levels of need including children who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Leaf Collecting and Art Ideas | Leaf hunt is an activity you can complete at home, in your local park or while you are out on a nature walk. Learn to describe the different types of leaves and use them creatively. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Capturing Summer Using the Chatterpix App | Chatterpix is an app which takes photographs and allows the user to add a voice to a person or object in the picture. | English Irish |
Geography | ||
Outdoor Orienteering | Support students to create a map, controls and set up the course (samples provided). Additional resources are also provided for simpler versions making the lesson suitable for all students including those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Music | ||
Musical Games using the Elements of Music | Musical games/activities based on the elements of music to support development of key vocabulary and concepts. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
PE | ||
Outdoor Orienteering | Support students to create a map, controls and set up the course (samples provided). Additional resources are also provided for simpler versions making the lesson suitable for all students including those who are deaf and hard of hearing. | English Irish Ukrainian Russian |
Supporting students in special schools and special classes to navigate their social environment post-COVID - Video | This webinar recorded in June 2021 is a collaboration between NCSE and DCU's Dr Sinead Smyth. It is for teachers working with students in special schools/classes. Teaching and learning have been disrupted for the last two years and this also impacts on a students social environment.The seminar focuses on supporting students to engage in their social environments (e.g. classroom, school yard, playgrounds) post-COVID. | View/Download |
Resource pack to support students in special schools and special classes to navigate the social environment post COVID’. | This resource pack includes a selection of planning tools to help you support your student to navigate the social environment. It includes an information document that contains key information as well as tools that enable you to; plan and prepare; communicate the plan to your students; support your student’s as they take the necessary steps and use the social environment to support core skills taught in the classroom. | View/Download |
Websites to support Summer Provision | English |
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Useful YouTube Videos for Summer Provision | English Irish |