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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.

ProtectKidsonline.ca

Stay up to date with new technology and how to best protect your kids.

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 Meet For Teachers

Video about how to use Google Meet for remote learning.

Google Tools Training

Resources, tips and courses for building basic and advanced skills when using Google Tools.

Seesaw Teachers

Teacher Resources for using Seesaw.

Khan Academy

Intro to Khan Academy for Educators.

TVO Learn

Learning Resources that align with the Ontario Curriculum for K-12.

Text Help Academy

How to use Read Write, Equatio, and Fluency Tutor and more.

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!

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).

TVOLearn

Learning that aligns with the Ontario Curriculum for K-12.

(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).

ChessKid

The #1 Chess Site for Kids.

 

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).

Code Studio

Learn about Coding, AI, Music and more with Code Studios vast array of courses and activities (Free)

Kodable

Learn coding with the Fuzz Family (Free basic trial).

NetSmartz (K-8)

Online safety education program videos and activities (free)

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).

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).

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).

IXL Learning (K-8)

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

Knowledgehook

Free, Fun and effective math software for the classroom.

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.

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.

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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