Whilst Pora Ora may seem to some to be just a game, there is so much more to it. Pora Ora can be utilised on so many platforms and in so many ways. Teachers can use it as an in lesson resource by choosing the areas of the curriculum relevant and then it’s games …
Category Archive: Parents
Jan
29
Pora Ora as Gaeilge
A bhuí le Colm Ó Baoill agus Clare Rowland ag Foras na Gaeilge, tá Pora Ora ar fáil anois le himirt as Gaeilge. Lán le cluichí spraoiúla mata agus tíreolais chomh maith le cluicí réitithe fadhbanna is r-sábháilteachta, is cinnte go mbeidh dúil mhór ag Gaeilgeoirí óga ann. Tá cuntais scoile ar fáil saor in …
Jan
22
Pora Ora Apps Have Arrived
We are delighted to announce that Pora Ora Apps have arrived! Whether you choose to leap your way to times table success or burst a few bubbles in the name of number sequencing, we promise you that education on-the-go has never been so exciting. Our snack sized educational goodies allow kids to squeeze in some …
Nov
12
Game of the Week: River Racer
River Racer is a game where players need to control the race outcomes. Racers are given a position where they need to finish. They are also given a position where they are currently going to finish. During the race, players can click on a racer to track them and see what speed they are travelling. …
Nov
12
Pora Ora to launch Apps: Apps and Away!
Now we all know how much you love playing Pora Ora. Imagine being able to play some of your favourite games on the go! Well very soon you can. We have taken the ever popular (and ever effective) Leap Frog and reworked it so that it is suitable for smartphones and tablets. Our games …
Nov
06
Pora Pad of the Week: Amooooon
Congratulations to Amooooon! Pora Pad of the week! We absolutely love that you have spelled out Pora Ora in your Pad. How very creative, innovative and not to mention time consuming! It takes a great deal of precision and accuracy to place objects that way! We’d love to snuggle up and watch a movie in …
Nov
05
Game of the Week: Puzzle Rocks
Puzzle rocks is a fun way to test your students logic and memory skills. Now you see it. Now you don’t! Students need to remember the initial puzzle layout and when they feel ready, they need to reconstruct it by moving the blocks into the right places. Players will be judged on speed, so …
Oct
30
Pumpkin Carving Tips From National Geographic Kids
Pumpkin-Carving Tips We found this fabulous article from http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/activities/moreactivities/pumpkin-carving/ . Pumpkins at the ready! Make sure you ask an adult for help, especially when using sharp tools! Carve a bat-mouthed pumpkin or any pumpkin of your own design, with our expert carving tips. YOU WILL NEED A pumpkin Three tools: poker, drill, saw Paper …
Oct
29
Game of the Week: Fishermania
Fishermania is an excellent way to touch up on your typing skills. The ultimate aim of the game is to hook as many fish as possible. Players must type the letters and words seen on screen to boost their scores. Watch out for the bonus shark. Type the phrase attached to the bonus shark for …
Oct
22
Game of the Week: Straight Shooters
This game ultimately comes down to words, words, words. You may know how to spell them but do you know their true meaning? Players are armed with a crossbow or magic wand and must match the words at the top of the screen with the correct synonyms, antonyms and heterographs. Players can select the difficulty …






