Fun activities for all the family to enjoy over the Easter holidays.

We do not expect children to engage in schoolwork over the Easter holidays. We will send more work on Sunday 19th should the school closure be extended. 

So for now put down the schoolbooks and enjoy the Easter holidays!!!

Here are some activities children may enjoy at home!

Keep up the great work everyone - stay safe and stay home!!!

Outdoor Fun

The sun is out and there are lots of excellent ideas for outdoor play in this article www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/world-of-wonder-what-to-do-with-the-children-outdoors-992983.html 

Listen to the Stay at home Story

Stay at home storytime with author Oliver Jeffers (suitable for younger children) https://www.oliverjeffers.com/abookaday  

Draw with Don

I bet your mum and dad learned to draw with Don Conroy, now you can too! Check out his youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo4dO9D4okn25M6mvfB02rQ 

Easter Baking 

Easter baking for the whole family https://irishcountrymagazine.ie/adorable-easter-recipes-to-make-with-the-whole-family/

Knit an Easter basket 

Knit a simple Easter basket https://gina-michele.com/2018/03/knit-easter-chick-basket.html

Make a Bunny Easter Egg Box

Make a simple Easter Bunny to hold mini-eggs using an egg box https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=83&v=PAgO63hGwPQ&feature=emb_title

DIY Easter Wreath Decoration

Make a DIY Easter wreath from egg cartons. See the images below. 

Giant Bubbles 

Who doesn't love bubbles? Learn how to make giant bubbles https://www.redtedart.com/bubble-recipe/

At home Easter Egg Hunt with Johnny Sexton 

Get involved in the Super Troopers Easter Treasure Hunt with Johnny Sexton. Register here https://www.supertroopers.ie/ You will get an email with the treasure hunt clues in advance to hide the treats. Johnny will then reveal the clues to your kids through the Laya healthcare social media channels on Saturday April 11th. All the clues will relate to general items found at home so everyone can take part. (Note this is open to all not just Leya Healthcare customers). 

Watch the Parish Easter ceremonies 

The priests of the parish are working hard to bring the Easter ceremonies to you. Easter liturgies are being celebrated privately but you can join them on the radio or watch recordings of ceremonies on the "Cashel and Rosegreen Parish" Facebook Page. 

Relaxation Techniques from the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS)

Find a quiet corner, get comfortable, press play and let a NEPS psychologist talk you through some relaxation techniques. https://soundcloud.com/user-719669409/relaxation-techniques-30-03-2020

Easter Puzzles and Colouring 

There are lots of Easter puzzles and colouring pages for you to download below. 

Enter a competition 

Enter the EdCo Lift the Spirits of the Nation Creativity Competition. You will find details here www.edco.ie/home/lift-the-spirit-of-the-nation-a-creativity-challenge-for-primary-pupils.6356.html

Visit Harry Potter World. 

Are you a big Harry Potter fan or maybe you would like to get into Harry Potter - you will find craft videos (teach your friends how to draw a Niffler!) fun articles, quizzes, puzzles and more here https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/harry-potter-at-home Wizarding World promises to cast a Banishing Charm on boredom. You can also listen to the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone free on www.audible.com