“Would you Rather?” daily math challenges...usually money related.

Copy and paste this URL to give the students a worksheet to help them make and back up their decision.
Worksheet: http://www.wouldyourathermath.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/would-you-rather-11.pdf

"A time capsule is a container filled with items that you can bury in the ground.

Later, archeologists, anthropologists and historians can dig it up and get a snapshot of life at a particular time.

We are living in a historic moment that you want to share with a future generation 100 years from now. For this reason, you will create your own time capsule.

You need to select one item that represents what kids your age are doing for fun when stuck at home."

"It’s important for students to keep their writing skills sharp with daily practice. To that end, we’re introducing our Quick Write Challenge to spark students’ creativity and encourage them to write at least 15 minutes every day."

Use these prompts online with NoRedInk
OR
Go old school and have students respond using pencil and paper.

This excellent has:
*A video to explain how to explicitly teach transitions
*Handouts/posters/writers' notebook pages with key transition phrases grouped by PURPOSE for K-2, 3-5, and 6-12.

You can find a collection of recorded workouts on the YThrive YouTube page to help you keep active. (Videos for families and kids.)

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One piece of art that all students should know is included for each week.

Register for this site to receive a weekly newsletter for inspiration and 6 free art worksheets.

A Year of Wellness for Middle Years was created by Sun West School Division teachers involved in the Mental Wellness PLC to support integrating all areas of wellness into the daily lives of our students and enhance their wellbeing. This resource includes monthly activities connected to the Middle Years leaning outcomes for each domain of wellness: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, and Social. Students can work on this project independently, with their family, or as a class!

Yoga Journal is your number one resource for yoga poses, sequences, meditation, and the lifestyle that surrounds it.

"Yoga Journal is a wonderful YouTube channel worth following if you want to learn how to do yoga at home. Highly experienced yoga teachers will show you how to do poses for the most relaxation, flexibility, and strength benefits. These short videos can be done whenever you have a few minutes to spare during your day."

Andrew Furmanczyk offers a series of video lessons to teach music theory for free!

His video lessons also include a series of videos on how to play the piano.

You can teach YOURSELF how to play the piano and read music using these amazing tutorials by Andrew Furmanczyk.

This site offers news that is relevant for kids. Categories include:
World News
Science
Technology
Our Earth
History
Society/Arts

A Government of Canada website with modules that match some of the new Saskatchewan curriculum.

Although this is an American site, there are many resources for different ages including reading lists, guides, and activities.

Parents - note the "Money as you grow" section accessible on the right side of the page. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/money-as-you-grow/

iTranslate is a translation app that offers access to a wide range of features including: support for over 100 languages, both male and female voices are available, switch among various dialects, phrasebook with over 200 predefined phrases, keyboard extension, transliteration and flashcards, access to history and different sharing options.

Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/itranslate-translator/id288113403
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.nk.tools.iTranslate&hl=en&gl=US
Huawei App Gallery: https://appgallery.huawei.com/#/app/C101595041
Web App: https://itranslate.com/webapp

Write interactive stories, choose your own adventure stories, etc.

This is a great tool to boost writing engagement.

myBlueprint follows a comprehensive education and career planning process that meets the learning needs, interests, and aspirations of all students.

Students actively learn about their interests, skills, passions, and feelings, and document what they discover about themselves in pictures, videos, and journals.

All About Me GRADE K-6
Engage students in the process of learning, reflection, and self-discovery with a kid-friendly digital portfolio.

Education Planner GRADES 7-12 + POST-SECONDARY
Support student exploration, planning, and decision making with a one-stop individual pathways planner.