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Aidan & Oonagh’s Homework Club; Do wisdom teeth make you smarter?

newadmin wrote in I'm at home, Ireland, Kids Corner, News, News, School & Learning .

Every school in Ireland may be closed, but there’s still no escaping homework! 31st July – Aidan and Oonagh’s Summer Club Today’s question came from Lauren, who wants to know what is the longest word in the World? Listen back to Aidan and Oonagh saying the longest words that they know. 30th July – […]

Up & Coming Musicians – Amazing Chance to Win a Studio Session

newadmin wrote in Body & Mind, Feel Good Factor, I'm at home, Kids Corner .

What a brilliant opportunity for young musicians. Did you know that Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18? Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth plan to enable the creative potential […]

A business in Athlone is performing free Irish songs for toddlers during lock down

newadmin wrote in Feel Good Factor, I'm at home, Kids Corner .

Hummingbirds is all about helping parents with toddlers use music to fix tricky parenting challenges. If there’s one thing being in isolation has taught us, it’s that learning new skills and hobbies is fantastic. And there is no better example of that than music, during this tough time we’ve used it as a way bringing […]

Games for pets and kids

newadmin wrote in I'm at home, Kids Corner .

Equipet is here to help! The schools are closed and you are juggling work, kids and pets… It can be super hard to manage to do all three things together, especially when limited to staying home. Kids and the dog always thrive on structured routine, healthy food and exercise but their routine and level of […]

This puzzle will definitely leave you scratching your head

newadmin wrote in Free Games, Kids Corner, Saturday .

How many of these can you get right? After some discussion, we’ve decided that these are called Dingbats, but how many can you get right? Before we post the answers, here’s a classic Youtube clip so you can’t peek. Source: Youtube (@JAGGL113) Answers: ƃuᴉɯlǝɥʍɹǝpu∩ ˙0ᄅ snonƃᴉqɯ∀ ˙6Ɩ sɹǝpɐʌuI ǝɔɐdS ˙8Ɩ ˙ㄥƖ ɔsᴉp pǝddᴉlS ˙9Ɩ […]

Colouring competition

newadmin wrote in I'm at home, Kids Corner .

It’s good news that Pet Stores are still open under the essential services guideline. Equipet, one of Ireland’s leading Pet Stores are still open for a Click and Collect Service in the interest of keeping everyone safe. The are also offering a very generous free delivery service on all online orders so no excuse not […]

Irish firm offer arty solution for bored kids

newadmin wrote in I'm at home, Kids Corner, School & Learning .

Trying to keep the kids occupied whilst they are off school and creche is a real challenge for parents. The guilt of too much screen time is real and declarations of boredom are all too common. It’s great to hear that one Irish company is coming to the rescue of parents all over the country. […]

Bressie launches mindfulness class for kids

newadmin wrote in Body & Mind, I'm at home, Kids Corner .

Perfect for parents concerned about their kids’ welfare. It’s not just adults who are finding the last few weeks stressful. Kids’ lives have undergone a massive change with their freedom curtailed, they are missing their friends, school, GAA clubs etc. Thankfully help is at hand from Niall Breslin who has launched Mindfulness classes for kids. […]

Tips to get the kids out gardening

newadmin wrote in I'm at home, Kids Corner .

This is a great chance to get the kids keen on gardening. Trying to keep kids occupied at the moment can be a challenge but with the onset of summer, the little ones will love to get outside and get their hands dirty. Why not introduce them to gardening? It might even encourage them to […]

JK Rowling has launched ‘Harry Potter’ classes during self-isolation

newadmin wrote in Entertainment, Kids Corner .

JUST what we needed! Good news for Harry Potter fans. JK Rowling is ready to save you from the endless boredom associated with self-isolation. The author has launched Harry Potter online classes to help keep the kids (and HP-obsessed adults) busy. ‘Harry Potter at Home’ is an online hub with wizard-themed activities and resources for kids […]