Sites of Irish Interest
Webwise – a good guide to help to keep children safe on the internet
Scoilnet – sections for children and parents, a great way to use the Internet to benefit children’s education
Cúl 4 Kids – Gaelic Games site for Irish children
Áraskids – official website of the President of Ireland, for kids
Dublin Zoo – official website of Dublin Zoo
Dublinia – Virtual Tour of Medieval Dublin
Mooney Goes Wild – all about nature in Ireland
Useful Shows to Teach the Kids - Virgin Media have put together a list of some of the best educational TV shows to help parents easily find useful educational resources for all ages, including structured lessons and practical advice
Literacy
South Dublin Libraries Tumblebooks Zone – books to read and puzzles
Giggle Poetry – a great selection of funny poems for children
Primary Games (Reading) – games and activities to practice reading, spelling and vocabulary
ICT Games – plenty of games for children of all ages in English
Premier League – keep up to date with all that’s happening on the official site of the English Premiership
Stories from the Web – stories for children of all ages
Between the Lions – stories, games and video clips
Bookpals Soryline Online – listen to stories read to you online
Woodlands Literacy Zone – practice reading, spelling and writing
Numeracy
Maths Fun – lots of games and puzzles to improve Maths skills
Primary Games (Maths) – selection of fun activities to improve maths skills
Bang on Time – learn to tell the time
Stop the Clock – more telling the time practice
Math Magician – attractive games for kids to practice their maths skills
Math Playground – practice your maths and have fun at the same time
Cool Math – an amusement park of maths games
ICT Games – plenty of Maths games for children of all ages
Funbrain – loads of games to make maths fun
Woodlands Maths Zone – lots of great maths games
Science
Arkive – site for information, photos and videos about the world of animals
Science Monster – science for kids, lots of fun games and things to do
Arty the Astronaut – learn about the solar system through games
Stanford University – how everyday things are made
Electrical Safety World – children learn about being safe with electricity
NASA Space Place – lots of facts and activities about outer space
Me and My Body – all about the human body, for children
Whacky Science – information and activities designed for kids
Colgate Kids World – information and activities, all to do with your teeth
NASA Kids’ Club – NASA for kids… simply brilliant
Kids’ Planet – brilliant site, all about the world we live in, with lots to do
Animal Planet – everything you could possibly want to know about animals
Kids Com Animals – kids learn about animals, have fun at the same time
Extreme Science – learn about the science behind what makes each the most extreme example of its kind.
Cool Science – for curious kids
How to Love Your Dog – great tips to care for your dog
Questacon – a superb site from Australia, designed to make science interesting and fun for children
British Natural History Museum – has a great section designed for kids, with lots of fun activities
Cross Curricular
Ask Jeeves for Kids – protected search engine for children
BBC Children – tons of games and activities in all subjects
Kids Konnect – recommended site for children to use, to learn and to play
Channel 4 Learning – activities for children of all ages, in many subjects
Discovery Kids – games, quizzes, puzzles, video clips in lots of subjects
World Almanac for Kids – information about wildlife, countries, sports etc.
Woodlands Interactive for Kids – games and activities in all subjects
Primary Interactive – games for kids, in Maths, English and Science
Enchanted Learning – one the best children’s web sites, great for projects
Puzzle Choice – puzzles galore for children, lots of variety
Activity Village – art and craft, recipes, games and puzzles for all ages
Kids OLR – links for kids of all ages to learning and fun activities
FAQ Kids – find answers to all the questions children ask
* While the content of websites recommended by Holy Spirit Senior Primary School is checked before being shared on our school website, such URLs are subject to change, meaning content can change at any time. Therefore, it's crucial parents/guardians look at the websites on this page prior to showing it to children to ensure it meets their standards and assess its suitability for their needs.