Parent of junior infant needing help!

bookthief23

I'm wondering if anyone out there can help me. My 5 year old has started to learn Irish and has really taken to it which I'm delighted about. However being the lazy git I was in school, I barely can put two words together and my husband is Scottish so hasn't a clue either. The small guy loves to throw in the Irish his learned when talking to us at home but we're left stumped half the time. Can anybody recommened an Irish guide for parents with young kids learning Irish? I mean something really , really simple... His teacher did give a loan of the teachers manual but really all I want is something that maybe has pictures with the irish words under it and sentances with direct translations. I really don't want to put him off because of my ignorance. Thanks in advance!

Redbhoy

If I was you Id head into Eason and get some of the school books for junior and senior infants. You'll be surprised at what you will remember. You could probably get through primary school in a few months if you really want to and then you can help or teach your young lad/lass. Irish nursery rhymes or songs are a good way of learning albeit through singing.
Fair play to you anyway.

Stollaire

ftp://ftp.naionrai.ie/foirm/AnCheadCheim.pdf

http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/13/9a/dc.pdf

Well done for taking an active role.

Pronunciation of words in Donegal accent:
http://www.abair.tcd.ie/?page=synthesis&lang=eng

Múinteoir

This free downloadable booklet is worth reading.

bookthief23

Thanks a million for all yer help!