English and Drama Learning Zone
ENGLISH
The following links offer excellent resources to support work at home in a fun way. Click on the links to go directly to each website.
Spelling
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures
Illustrated activities and games aimed at Forms I and II.
Children can develop spelling accuracy online using look, cover, write and check activities.
www.playkidsgames.com/alphabetGames.htm
Alphabet games for younger children.
Reading
Explore the world of popular author Roald Dahl.
www.ltscotland.org.uk/onthemoney/index.asp
PDF files to download with stories and activities about careful use of money.
Writing
www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
Recognition games for Nouns and Adjectives.
Poetry
www.readwritethink.org/materials/acrostic
Try writing your own poem with help from this useful site.
Age Group 5-9
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/literacy
Literacy activities for children aged 5-9.
Spelling and reading for younger children
Spelling and reading activities for younger children.
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/drilldown
Enjoy these on-line stories with animation, music and activities to complete. (These are also available in Spanish via the same link).
Try these spelling activities for younger children.
From the Library
Here are some websites recommended by our Librarian. (Please note that some of these sites may contain commercial advertising).
DRAMA
The UK National Youth Theatre Association officail website.
Irish National Youth Arts Programme with links to projects throughout the country.