Supporting Literacy at Home
Friday, May 22nd, 2020
We have complied a list of some great online childhood literacy resources.
Also it’s good to note that according to the Government roadmap to easing COVID-19 restrictions, the Government is to begin reopening public libraries in Phase 2 beginning on June 8th.
- Dublin City Libraries are hosting storytime sessions on their Facebook page here.
- Dubray Books Festival are featuring authors reading their stories on their Youtube channel here.
- KPMG’s Reading Heroes challenge is giving prizes to children reading at home. More info here.
- Childrens Books Ireland have their fun ‘ImagineNation’ activity sheets available online here.
- Libraries Ireland Summer Stars Reading activity sheets here.
- World Book Day online story reading videos are here.
- There is a selection of Emagazine’s available from Libraries Ireland here.
- Borrow Box App allows you to borrow books from the library and view them on your ipad/phone. Steps: 1. Join your local public library 2. Install the BorrowBox app on your device 3. Activate with your library membership 4. Borrow free eBooks and eAudiobooks.
- RTÉ home schooling also covers literacy skills on their weekday mornings show and also have online resources.
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