Information for Parents/Guardian on Language/Literacy Supports available

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Please see below information for parents for supporting language at home.

To support the use of Irish at home a suite of supports for parents/guardians Gaeilge sa Bhaile, have been published. These include: 

1. An Ghaeilge Mórthimpeall Orm / Irish All Around Me 

2. Mol an Óige agus Tiocfaidh Sí! / Praise, Praise, Praise! 

3. Ag Labhairt is ag Léamh as Gaeilge / Speaking and Reading in Irish 

4. Spreagadh agus Spraoi sa Bhaile / Fun at Home.

These are being shared with parents/guardians to encourage the use of Irish in your home, Parents/Guardians can access these at https://ncca.ie/en/primary/resources-for-parents/.

Information on Literacy Support for Parents/guardians -

NALA The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) offers help and advice for parents/guardians who have difficulty reading, writing, spelling or doing mathematics.

They have a Freephone number parents/guardians can call 1800 20 20 65 or a website www.learnwithnala.ie –

• Parents/guardians can learn with their local ETB Adult Education Service or over the phone and online with NALA.

• All services are free.

• NALA also has a website www.helpmykidlearn.ie that provides some suggestions for activities that parents/guardians can do with their children to develop their literacy and numeracy. It includes general information, fun activities and useful tips that can be integrated into any part of their day.