Our online classes offer students the opportunity to learn to code from their own home. Students will need a PC/Mac, headphones, mic and webcam, and broadband internet connection. Classes are primarily aimed at beginners and those who attended the mini-camp March 23rd-27th, but there will be stretch goals and mini-projects to keep more advanced coders engaged and challenged too! Check out theacademyofcode.com
e: Info@theacademyofcode.com

Children´s Author and TV star David Walliams will be reading a book live each day at 11 for a month, in an initiative called Audio Elevenses . Williams will be reading one of the stories from his writings each day for the next 30 days, and the audio story will be released on SoundCloud after each reading. So sit down, take a break, and enjoy 20ish minutes of pure fun! Find out to listen in on worldofdavidwalliams.com

The Ark has made available online, free teacher and student activity packs to download about the wonderful world of astronomy & space. We aim to facilitate in-the-classroom learning through the provision of resource and activity packs for as many of The Ark's events as possible. Our aim is to support you in your delivery of the curriculum through arts experiences and activities with your class. Download the resources here ark.ie
e: boxoffice@ark.ie

We are excited to provide a daily STEAM challenge for children during school closures. Our aim is to get them DOING things, with a focus on problem solving, thinking outside the box, learning new things and creativity!
At our clubs and camps, we use unusual science materials, robots and educational kits. But for our daily explorer challenges, we will be choosing activities that require simple materials, which we hope can be found in many homes. Take part on facebook.com/designerminds.ie
e: info@designerminds.ie

The Irish National Opera company wants to remind people that they can still watch previous performances for free on their website. Company director Fergus Shiels told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that those wishing to “dip their toe” into opera should consider watching the significant amount of performances currently uploaded. Find out how to catch up on Irish National Opera online here irishnationalopera.ie
e: info@irishnationalopera.ie

LIVE Online Interactive video Science club sessions THURSDAY 26th March 11 am - 11.40am ;Science Club Online Video Session; Purple Power ( PH reactions ) FRIDAY 27th March 11 am - 11.40am ;Science Club Online Video Session; ; From Plate to Poop; The Human Digestive System Suitable for Primary children, €10 per family per session. You will be invited to the vieo session once the place has been booked. Keep an eye on their FB for further sessions
Facebook.com/JuniorEinstein
e: mailto:junioreinsteinsscienceclub@gmail.com

For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. Explore the collection, select a title and start listening on audible.com

Children's Illustrator Rob Biddulph is hosting a series on youtube called #DrawWithRob, to get children stuck at home creatively involved! Get your kids drawing along with Rob's tutorials, and then post their results on twitter to the illustrator himself using the hashtag #DrawWithRob!
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In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, the producers of the West End production of The Wind in the Willows will stream the show online for free, though ask for a small donation that will be given to theatre charities.
Based on the classic children's story by Kenneth Grahame, the musical has a book by Julian Fellowes, music and lyrics by Stiles and Drewe and direction by Rachel Kavanaugh. The piece follows the various characters of the book including Mr Toad, Ratty and Mole, as they follow Toad's insatiable need for speed.
willowsmusical.com

Google Arts & Culture also has a collection of virtual walk-throughs for dozens of international museums from Paris to New Delhi. Visit the website link below to tour some famous sites and landmarks google.com/street-view

The Globe Theatre will be making some of the Bard's great works playable online, a great way to show your children the works of shakespeare performed by an excellent series of casts and directors!
globeplayer.TV

PartyWizz have started an entertainment series based around arts and crafts, fund games, and great activities for kids stuck at home who want to have some creative fun! Learn something new every day & have fun watching these interactive videos made by PartyWizz entertainers at home. New video every day at 3:00 pm.
partywizz.com
e: fun@partywizz.com

London's National Theatre will be releasing a free play evey thursday for families stuck at home to enjoy, and to promote staying indoors. The initial Programme, unning untiil the end of April, will contain the productions
One man, Two Govnors (Richard Bean, starring James Corden)
Jane Eyre (Sally Cookson)
Treasure Island (Bryony Lavery)
Twelfth Night (William Shakespeare)
ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk

Now is the perfect time for you and your kids to unleash your creative side at home! Artzone are launching some FREE ONLINE CLASSES on their instagram and Facebook live! Check them out here facebook.com/artzone.ie/
e: bookings@artzone.ie