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​​Keeping your Child happy  
at home…
                           Create and Maintain a Daily Routine
  1. During this time children and young people need your support to create new routines that will keep them busy and give them a sense of control of their lives.​This will become more important as time goes on.
  2. Routines and schedules are key to helping them through this unprecedented phase in their lives. By having a structured and predictable day they will feel more secure and reassured.
Plan your Day... 
  1. It’s important to encourage your child to eat healthily, to drink lots of water and to...
  2. Take care of their personal hygiene. Exercise, showering, getting dressed and getting a good night’s sleep should be included in their daily routine.
  3. Having regular mealtimes as a family, as well as dividing up the day, is a valuable opportunity to connect with your children and allow them to air any worries or concerns.
2. Schoolwork & Physical Activities 

Follow the advice from your child’s school, each school has links on their individual websites to help your child learn, when they are not in school.
  1. RTÉ Home School Hub is a daily scheduled virtual classroom for primaryschool children on RTÉ 2 from 11am to 12 noon.
  2. See Education resources during Covid19 https://covid19.shanehastings.eu/giveback/#education   



3. Social and Fun Activities 

See our resource Pages for more information... 
​4. Enjoyable/Creative Activities
  1. Make Playdough https://www.youtube.com/watch?  v=oAIAm6BF0fs&feature=youtu.be
  2. Make a Fort
  3. https://www.wikihow-fun.com/Build-a-Fort-in-Your-Room
  4. Indoor Scavenger Hunt https://www.scavenger-hunt-fun.com/indoor-scavenger-hunts.html
  5. 50 Indoor Activities https://www.mykidstime.com/things-to-do/50-fun-rainy-day-activities-for-kids/%201OO
  6. Things to Do Indoors https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/indoor-activities-for-kids/
 

5. Sleep
  1. It is important to keep to the normal bedtime routine. Encourage your child to go to bed and get up at the usual time during the week. 
  2. Help your child have a good night’s sleep by asking them to leave their devices (phone/laptop/tablet) outside of their bedroom each night.