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Learn @ Home
Resources
We have compiled a list of resources to help you and your child learn more effectively, inside and outside of normal school hours.
Classroom Connection
Google Classroom Intro Parents
Video walking you through how to access Google Classroom for your child’s at home learning (ask teacher for login).
Remote learning resources for families (ask teacher for login).
App reviews and more to keep your kids safe online.
Reviews for parents of games, music, movies, apps, books and more.
Reviews from a Christian perspective for parents about games, music, movies and more to keep kids safe online.
Empower parents to keep children safe in the digital world (age appropriate advice, setting control tips and more).
The top ranked parent control tool to keep kids safe on their phones, tablets etc…
Supplementary resources for elementary and secondary students to practice math and literacy skills and learn at home.
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
Video about how to use Google Meet for remote learning.
Resources, tips and courses for building basic and advanced skills when using Google Tools.
Teacher Resources for using Seesaw.
Intro to Khan Academy for Educators.
Learning Resources that align with the Ontario Curriculum for K-12.
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.
Over 10 live webcams form the San Diego Zoo.
10 live webcams directly from the Aquarium and opportunities to learn more about the animals.
5 great live animal webcams from the the Smithsonian National zoo, including the naked mole rats!
Explore the science of viruses and how they affect us and more.
Vast collection of art brings the world’s museums to you.
Specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3 (Free).
Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun (Free).
Learning that aligns with the Ontario Curriculum for K-12.
(Free 30 day trial).
Specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3 (Free).
Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun (Free).
Games, reading, videos and math zone (free).
A nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere (free).
IXL is the world’s most popular subscription-based learning site. (subscription needed)
Britain’s free online study support resource for school-age students (free).
The #1 Chess Site for Kids.
Learn touch typing online using TypingClub’s free typing courses, games and more (free).
Create stories, games and animations while learning coding (free).
Free 3D Design, coding and electronics learning (free).
Learn about Coding, AI, Music and more with Code Studios vast array of courses and activities (Free)
Learn coding with the Fuzz Family (Free basic trial).
Online safety education program videos and activities (free)
TVO’s mPower is a creative online game that teaches fundamental K-6 math skills for Ontario Students. (ask teacher for login).
Free engaging, curriculum-aligned math platformed loved by students (free).
A nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere (free).
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).
Free 1:1 online Math Tutoring for students in grade 6-8 (ask teacher for login).
IXL is the world’s most popular subscription-based learning site (subscription needed).
Free, Fun and effective math software for the classroom.
Inspiring the next generation to develop a love of reading and learning (Free).
Specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3 (Free).
Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun (Free).
TVO Language Youtube channel for primary students (Free).
Animal stories, videos, cams, activities and games (Free).
Great Youtube channel videos about Science and Social studies topics for middle and upper elementary students (Free).
Make sense of timely topics and find general science support for learning at home or your virtual classroom (Free).
TVO Youtube channel dedicated to Science and Tech for primary students (Free).
Interactive labs, activities, and videos with real data from real scientists for teens (Free).
Interactive activities and videos for upper elementary students (Free).
National Geographic Kids (K-8)
Science, geography and more for kids (Free).
Parent resources and daily live videos right from the Toronto Zoo (Free).
Fun music lesson, worksheets and activities for kids (Free).
Mobile learning game/app. Discover how music works and composing own songs.
Vast collection of art brings the world’s museums to you (Free).
Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
Advice on children’s health, behaviour and growth.
Thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioural regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards and more (Free).
Help for struggling readers, special needs students, English language learners and more (Free).
Games and activities in math and reading that adapt to students with special needs (1 month free).
Top recommended apps from educators and experts that work with special needs students (Free).
French Videos and Games (Free).
Free illustrated children’s books in French (Free).
Lessons, games and activities for beginner French (Free).
Educational activities and game for learning French (Free).
Thousands of videos, websites and mobile apps in French for all subjects (Free).
Well known stories translated into French and read slowly for kids (Free).