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Resources

We have compiled a list of resources to help you and your child learn more effectively, inside and outside of normal school hours.

Google Classroom Intro Parents

Video walking you through how to access Google Classroom for your child’s at home learning (ask teacher for login).

Seesaw Parents

Remote learning resources for families (ask teacher for login).

Smart Social

App reviews and more to keep your kids safe online.

Common Sense Media

Reviews for parents of games, music, movies, apps, books and more.

PluggedIN

Reviews from a Christian perspective for parents about games, music, movies and more to keep kids safe online.

Internet Matters

Empower parents to keep children safe in the digital world (age appropriate advice, setting control tips and more).

Qustodio

The top ranked parent control tool to keep kids safe on their phones, tablets etc…

Ontario Learn at Home

Supplementary resources for elementary and secondary students to practice math and literacy skills and learn at home.

Note: Parents should review all sites before allowing their child to access them to ensure the content is age appropriate and safe for their child

Google Slides Teacher Guide

A teacher guide to using Google slides for remote learning lessons.

Google Meet

Connect with other staff virtually to plan and learn.

Google Meet How To

Video about how to create a Google Hangouts Meet ahead of time.

Teacher Guide to Google Meet

Resources and tips from real educators on how to connect and collaborate with your students.

Google Classroom Teacher Help

Video tutorials, tips and help for teachers using Google Classroom.

Seesaw Teachers

Remote learning schedules, tips, webinars for teachers.

Seesaw Teacher Video

Great video created by an Arizona teacher walking through how she is setting up and using Seesaw for remote learning.

Seesaw Home Learning

How to download and send home learning codes for your students.

Educator and Parent Tips & Tools

Tools to support school closures and at home learning.

Khan Academy

Quick start guide, Live teacher support, webinars and more for online learning and more.

Education Nation

A list of 40 top e-learning solutions from Europe.

Digital Human Library

(K-8) – Hundreds of experts delivering interactive curriculum-based content using live streaming technology, or explore the world without leaving your classroom through the largest collection of multi-media virtual tours and virtual reality on the web.

Text Help For Remote Learning

How to use Read Write, Equatio, and Fluency Tutor for remote learning.

30 Virtual Field Trips for Kids

30+ great Virtual Field Trips for early learners to explore from your home on your couch.

San Diego Zoo

Over 10 live webcams form the San Diego Zoo.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

10 live webcams directly from the Aquarium and opportunities to learn more about the animals.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo

5 great live animal webcams from the the Smithsonian National zoo, including the naked mole rats!

Smithsonian Learning Lab

Discover, create, learn and share with access to the Smithsonian museum.

Exploratorium

Explore the science of viruses and how they affect us and more.

Google Arts and Culture

Vast collection of art brings the world’s museums to you.

 

 

 

Starfall (K-3)

Specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3 (Free).

ABC Ya! (K-6)

Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun (Free).

Fun Learning (PreK-K)

A collection of innovative educational materials including printables, activities, videos, apps and more.

Fun Brain Playground (K)

Games and activities for Pre K – K (free).

TVOKids

School age videos, games and apps for learning (free).

ABCMouse (K-3)

Reading, Math, Science and Art online activities for primary students (Free 30 day trial).

Starfall (K-3)

Specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3 (Free).

ABC Ya! (K-6)

Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun (Free).

Fun Brain (K-8)

Games, reading, videos and math zone (free).

Khan Academy (K-8)

A nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere (free).

IXL Learning (K-8)

IXL is the world’s most popular subscription-based learning site. (subscription needed)

BBC Bitesize (K-8)

Britain’s free online study support resource for school-age students (free).

Typing, Coding, 3D Design, Typing etc…

Burkevale Typing Club

Learn touch typing online using TypingClub’s free typing courses, games and more (free).

Scratch (1-8)

Create stories, games and animations while learning coding (free).

TinkerCad (5-8)

Free 3D Design, coding and electronics learning (free).

Bit by Bit (K-4)

Fun puzzle game to help kids absorb the basic concepts of coding (free).

NetSmartz (K-8)

Online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities (free)

Sumdog (K-8)

Sumdog provides engaging learning and practice in numeracy for children aged 5-14, and literacy for children aged 5-11 (ask teacher for login).

Mpower (K-6)

TVO’s mPower is a creative online game that teaches fundamental K-6 math skills for Ontario Students. (ask teacher for login).

Dreambox (K-8)

Effective elementary and middle-school math learning solution (90 days free).

Math Prodigy (1-8)

Free engaging, curriculum-aligned math platformed loved by students (free).

Khan Academy (K-8)

A nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere (free).

Starfall (K-3)

Specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3 (Free).

ABC Ya! (K-6)

Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun (Free).

CEMC (4-8)

University of Waterloo provides a wide variety of fun and educational ways to do mathematics and computer science while at home practicing social distancing (free).

TVO Mathify (9am-9pm EST)

Free 1:1 online Math Tutoring for students in grade 6-8 (ask teacher for login).

99Math (1-8)

Students can come together virtually to practice math.

TVO Mathematics (K-3)

TVO Mathematics Youtube channel (free).

IXL Learning (K-8)

IXL is the world’s most popular subscription-based learning site (subscription needed).

EPIC! (K-8)

Inspiring the next generation to develop a love of reading and learning (Free).

Starfall (K-3)

Specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3 (Free).

ABC Ya! (K-6)

Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun (Free).

TVO Language (K-3)

TVO Language Youtube channel for primary students (Free).

San Diego Zoo Kids

Animal stories, videos, cams, activities and games (Free).

Crash Course (5-8)

Great Youtube channel videos about Science and Social studies topics for middle and upper elementary students (Free).

Exploratorium (3-8)

Make sense of timely topics and find general science support for learning at home or your virtual classroom (Free).

TVO Science and Tech (K-3)

TVO Youtube channel dedicated to Science and Tech for primary students (Free).

Nova Labs (7-8)

Interactive labs, activities, and videos with real data from real scientists for teens (Free).

Physics Classroom (6-8)

Interactive activities and videos for upper elementary students (Free).

National Geographic Kids (K-8)

Science, geography and more for kids (Free).

Toronto Zoo (K-8)

Parent resources and daily live videos right from the Toronto Zoo (Free).

 

 

Making Music Fun

Fun music lesson, worksheets and activities for kids (Free).

Big Ear Games

Mobile learning game/app. Discover how music works and composing own songs.

Canada Mosaic

Toronto Symphony Orchestra innovative learning platform for all ages (Free).

Colour our Collections

Free PDF downloads of colouring pages created from art in the collections of 117 institutions around the world (Free).

Google Arts and Culture

Vast collection of art brings the world’s museums to you (Free).

Go Noodle (K-8)

Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.

Kids Health (K-8)

Advice on children’s health, behaviour and growth.

PE with Joe (4-8)

Daily 30 minute Physical Education videos with Joe.

Do2Learn

Thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioural regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards and more (Free).

Reading Rockets

Help for struggling readers, special needs students, English language learners and more (Free).

AdaptedMind (1-8)

Games and activities in math and reading that adapt to students with special needs (1 month free).

Best Special Education Apps

Top recommended apps from educators and experts that work with special needs students (Free).

TFO Mini Jeux K-3

French Videos and Games (Free).

Boukili

Free illustrated children’s books in French (Free).

French Games

Lessons, games and activities for beginner French (Free).

French for Life

Educational activities and game for learning French (Free).

Idello

Thousands of videos, websites and mobile apps in French for all subjects (Free).

The French Experiment

Well known stories translated into French and read slowly for kids (Free).

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