As a parent, you play a key role in your child's education. The NCCA has developed a number of resources to provide you with information about the curriculum and to help you to support your child's learning in primary school. Many of these are available in various languages. Take a look at the resources below.
Information on children's learning in primary school
Supporting your children's learning and development
- Learning and development through play
- Benefits and challenges of risky play for your child
- Supporting learning and development of children aged 4-8 years: Key messages for parents
Learning Mathematics at Home
In 2023, the Department of Education published a new Primary Mathematics Curriculum for children in primary and special schools.
Below, you will find information, suggestions and tips for helping your child with Mathematics at home. These supports are designed to be fun and playful for you and your child.
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Primary Mathematics Curriculum Introductory Video
Here is a short video that describes these recent changes and what this will mean for your child’s learning.
Primary Maths Introductory Video_EN
Primary Mathematics Curriculum – for Primary and Special Schools (2023)
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Supporting your child’s learning at home across the curriculum
Suggestions for learning at home
Below you will find a dedicated support for each of the mathematical topics that children will engage with in Primary School.
These supports can be used at home to reinforce and consolidate the playful and engaging experiences that your child is experiencing in school. They include practical ideas and activities, suggestions for games, arts and crafts, book recommendations and useful online resources. -
Reflecting on Mathematics learning
The new Mathematics curriculum focuses on ‘how’ children learn as well as ‘what’ they learn. This resource, which can also be used by teachers in school, gives some suggestions for talking with your child about their Mathematics learning.
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Everyday ways to support your child with Maths
This tip sheet includes day-to-day activities that can support your child’s Mathematics learning at home.
- Primary Mathematics Curriculum Information
Learning Irish at Home
In school, your child is learning Irish as part of the Primary Language Curriculum/Curaclam Teanga na Bunscoile. The four tip sheets below have been developed to help parents support their children as they learn Irish. Each tip sheet describes a range of activities which parents can do with children at home ‘as Gaeilge’. These materials are designed to be fun and engaging for both parents and children.