Click on the following link below
https://www.safefood.net/start/sleep
to access Safefood’s messages on developing a good bedtime routine for children.
mother and child daughter reading book in bed before going to sleep
Click on the following link below
https://www.safefood.net/food-safety-kids/handwashing
to access Safefood’s messages on washing hands the Rufus way.
Boy washing his hands in bathroom
The Magic Table (Tovertafel) is a fun care innovation designed for use by people with dementia, autism and learning disabilities. It consists of a series of interactive light games that are projected on to a table and infrared sensors respond to the hand and arm movement of the players.
The aim of the Magic Table is to create “moments of joy” for the users as well as increasing physical and cognitive activity. Using the Magic Table can bring generations together and create treasured moments with family members and carers. The games are all about enjoyment and wonder and respond to even the smallest movements. Some of the games can be used to trigger memories, reminiscence and to start conversations. Others can help teach about taking turns and help improve co-ordination. Playing the games in a group can improve social interaction as well as being a fun activity.
Book a Session
If you are caring for someone who has Autism, Special Needs, Dementia or Alzheimers then you can book a session on the Magic Table. The table can be booked by individuals, families or groups. Please contact your preferred location below to make a booking or click on the following link for more details on booking
Ashbourne Library [email protected] 01-8358185
Athboy Library [email protected] 046-9432539
Dunboyne Library [email protected] 01-8251248
Kells Library [email protected] 046-9436014
Navan Library [email protected] 046-9097361
Nobber Library [email protected] 046-9052732
Oldcastle Library [email protected] 049-8542084
Slane Library [email protected] 041-9824955
Trim Library [email protected] 046-9436063
Click on the following link
https://ncse.ie/resources-to-support-transitions-back-to-school
to access resources to support transitions back to school. These resources have been prepared by the National Council for Special Education to help all children, including children with Special Educational Needs prepare for the transition from pre-school to Primary School and the transition back to school.
cute kids with special needs playing with developing toys while sitting at the desk in daycare center
‘The new academic year has arrived and a lot of us are not ‘back to normal’ yet. But the work people in the youth sector have carried out since March to support young people through these challenging times has been invaluable! The National Youth Council of Ireland would like to support you in reflecting with the young people you work with on the skills they gain through your projects and work. With our ‘Share your Story’ callout we are inviting young people to share the story of their individual skills summary journey with us, in any format they like and they could win €100‘.
Submissions are open until the 8th of November 2020.
Click on the link below for further information.
Please see link below from the Department of Education and Skills which will bring you to information for students and their families about returning to school.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/a04fc-advice-for-students-and-their-families/