Backpack Contents

Books

1. How do animals talk? (An Usborne Lift-the-flap first questions and answers)
2. My encyclopedia of very important animals by DK
3. Farm animals-a mix and match book by Sophie Corrigan

Activities

1. Where do I live? by Orchard Toys Contents: 4 double-sided boards, 24 animal cards, 4 explorer cards, 1 instruction leaflet
2. Tractor Ted meets baby animals DVD
3. Animal X-Rays by Roylco Contents: Each pack includes 6 X-rays, matching photo cards and a learning guide:
4. Terrestrial Mammals Swatch

IRISH Book

Ainmhithe na hÉireann le Juanita Browne

Additional resources

https://www.dublinzoo.ie/animals/animal-webcams/

Watch the Dublin Zoo animals live, wherever you are.

Catch a glimpse of the giraffes, zebras and rhinos on the African Savanna, get a birds-eye view of the penguins or watch the wondrous herd of Asian elephants bathe and chomp on their lunch with our live animal cams.

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/little-kids/topic/littlekids

Find amazing facts about animals, science, history and geography, along with fun competitions, games and more. 

https://meathcountyie.overdrive.com/search?query=National+Geographic+Kids+

Available on our Library website for free!

National Geographic Little Kids magazine - perfect for children ages 3 to 6. Irresistible photos and simple text to enhance early reading experiences, along with games, puzzles, and activities, that turn playtime into learning time.

https://www.learnwithdogstrust.ie/kids-space/clever-paws/

Short YouTube videos created for RTE’s Home School Hub

https://www.sfi.ie/site-files/primary-science/media/pdfs/col/sci_at_home_bird_feeder.pdf

https://www.sfi.ie/site-files/primary-science/media/pdfs/col/sci_at_home_bird_feeder_irish.pdf

Make a bird feeder and a simple bird bath-Science Foundation Ireland

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/topic/amazing-animals

Watch these videos to discover interesting facts about animals from all over the world.