Now that more of our time will be spent at home, it is a great opportunity to get creative or pick up an old hobby.
Creativity at Home
Doing something creative can help improve your mood and learn new skills, which is a great way of looking after your mental wellbeing.
During this time Creative Ireland is offering a selection of free creative resources online across Ireland to help you #CreateAtHome.
From museums and galleries to Irish artists and organisations, there are so many ways for you to get creative and keep your mind active while isolating.
It can be something simple such as:
Writing and reading stories
- Libraries Ireland has teamed up with Irish publishers and writers to provide virtual library storytimes for children.
- Read a book or listen to a story - You can join the library online and download e-books to read on your own device.
- Fighting Words have some great online resources to support creative writing during COVID-19 for both primary and post-primary students.
- The Museum of Literature Ireland offers Bright Sparks Creative Bursts, which are a series of daily writing games and prompts for children created by the award winning children's writer Sarah Webb.