Learn English is hosted by the British Council and uses high-quality resources to help users improve their English. There are unique, but linked websites for adults, teens and children. The focus is on learning English (cognitive skills) and best suited for learners wishing to improve their English.
Although the site includes British content, the free activities would be beneficial for all EAL students.

These game-like experiences are a fun way to help you see why learning and attention issues can be so frustrating. Want to hear kids talk about what it feels like to have learning and attention issues? Start by clicking on an age group. Then choose a video from that age group.

A map with live links on how to prepare young students for literacy and interacting with others!

As a comedian and performer, Jordan Raskopolous does not suffer from stage fright, but away from the lights it’s a different story. In this compelling and funny talk, she shares her insights into what it is like to live with high functioning anxiety and how people like her can be perceived - to be both shy and loud at the same time. A talk many will relate to and one that offers strategies for dealing with it.

Jordan Raskopoulos is a comedian, musician and digital content creator. She is best known as the lead singer of The Axis of Awesome, a world renowned musical comedy group and YouTube Juggernaut. She is the creative director of Press Start Productions. Press Start is currently producing Insert Coin, an ongoing web series about video games. Jordan is also host of This is About, a narrative non-fiction podcast on ABC RN. In 2016 she came out as transgender in a viral video called ‘What’s Happened to Jordan’s Beard’. Since then Jordan has become an inspiration to young LGBTQIA+ people by living her genuine life, openly and publicly and using her platform and profile to promote awareness and understanding to a broad audience through humour.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

This self-reflection tool is designed to ensure that teaching practices are aligned with Structure Literacy. The user is encouraged to note (by checking off the boxes) all areas they are currently putting into practice. The completed reflection can then be used with the principal or the leadership team to set targets for professional learning, professional growth, and/or a plan for Structured Literacy implementation.  The goal is to ensure all areas identified are implemented within the classroom. Adopted from The Reading League’s Curriculum Evaluation Tool https://www.thereadingleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Curriculum-Evaluation-Tool-August-2020.pdf

A FREE Psychological First Aid Guide from the Canadian Red Cross
The likelihood that a sudden crisis event might affect you or someone you know is higher than you think. That is why it’s critical that you take the steps to learn Psychological First Aid and prepare yourself to handle the extreme stress that a crisis event can cause.

The guide will teach you:
How to create your own self-care plan
The Look, Listen, Link, Live Cycle
How to provide Psychological First Aid to others
The Do No Harm Principles

This document outlines all of the provincial and regional mental health resources and contact information (addresses, phone/fax numbers, website addresses, email contacts) for Saskatchewan.

It gives the emergency or crisis information for the province and the contact information for the Saskatchewan Regional Health Authorities.

1 in 5 Canadians Experience Mental Illness in Any Given Year. We All Know Someone.
And yet, one of the biggest issues in our health care system – and society at large – is that mental health is not taken as seriously, and treated as urgently, as physical health. But when you hear the stories, and see the impact mental illness has on the lives of so many around us, it's hard to stand idly by. Together, we can and must change the way mental health is treated not just in Canada, but around the world. We invite you all to join the movement. Watch the videos. Share the content. Donate now.

#MentalHealthIsHealth

Sun West School Division has developed an optional course based on student interest in the area of mental wellness as an elective at the 30 level. Mental Wellness A30L will provide an extension of the skills and knowledge acquired in the Wellness 10 course, and will consist of both theory and applied learning using low- and high-level technologies.

This is a strategy for checking on students' mental wellness in your classroom.

Mental Wellness supports for parents who want to learn more about supporting their children. This pager includes truths about mental health, most common brain health problems, symptoms of depression and suicide, help supports that include books, community supports and online resources.

Immersive Reader is part of the Learning Tools included in Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2016 applications. How to find Immersive reader in popular apps like OneNote Online, 2016 and iOS iPad, and Word Online.

Great free reading tool for Dyslexic / SEND / EAL Students in Office 365

"Learn to teach with the accessibility tools in Windows 10, Office 365, and apps including Teams, Immersive Reader, Math Tools, Word, Translator, and OneNote. Dive deep into areas of student need to learn about specific opportunities and considerations for special education and online learning."

In this module, you will:

Explain how to personalize learning for all students using Window 10 and Office 365
Describe ways to make content accessible for all students
List tips to help students transition to remote learning

Struggling with anxiety? Tired of missing out? There are things you can do to stop anxiety and fear from controlling your life. MindShift™ is an app designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety. It can help you change how you think about anxiety. Rather than trying to avoid anxiety, you can make an important shift and face it.

MindShift™ will help you learn how to relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking, and identify active steps that will help you take charge of your anxiety. This app includes strategies to deal with everyday anxiety, as well as specific tools to tackle:

Making Sleep Count
Riding Out Intense Emotions
Test Anxiety
Perfectionism
Social Anxiety
Performance Anxiety
Worry
Panic
Conflict

Think of MindShift™ as your portable coach helping you face challenging situations and take charge of your life.

- Make eating an event. If you feel like you want to eat, take the time to eat mindfully and with a focus on only the food you are eating. (Not watching T.V. or doing something else at the same time).
- Be mindful of how full you make your plate, by closely observing each scoop you put on.
- Once your plate is full to the desired amount take a moment to closely look at what is on your plate. Notice the colors, the textures, the shapes, and the aroma of the food.
- Next, take a moment to think about your body. Does your body feel hungry? Is your mouth salivating? Do you feel thirsty? Do you feel relaxed and ready to eat mindfully?
- While looking at your plate, take three deep slow breaths. Relax your body and prepare for eating.
- While eating, take your time in every bite. Chewing slowly, noticing the texture and taste in your mouth. Move the food around in your mouth and notice the different tastes on the different sides of your mouth.
- Chew each bite well, this aids in digestion as well as slowing eating down.
- Enjoy being in the present moment, and enjoy each bite you take. Think of peace, joy, contentment and happiness while you eat.
- Eat in silence if you are alone and think about the nourishment your food is providing.
- If with another, put on soft dining music, light candles and talk in soft tones. Talk about the food you are eating with one another. Talk about the flavor, color textures. Make everyday meals an event!
- There is no need to place your fork down between bites if it becomes a distraction. Do what feels comfortable to you. All you need to do is eat slowly, thinking about each bite and the taste.
- Eat until you feel the sensation of fulfillment and the feeling of hunger has passed.
- Notice your last few bites of food with as much intention as your first few bites.
- Upon finishing your meal, take a moment to notice that your plate may be empty or you may still have food upon it and that your hunger is satisfied either way and you have noticed this.
- Take a moment to feel gratitude that your hunger is satisfied and you have eaten a nutritious meal.
- Notice that you have been kind to yourself and feel proud of yourself for taking this opportunity to nourish your body.

This resource contains additional information, tips, and worksheets to do with your child to help you easily integrate mindfulness into your day.

Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity Toolkit is to:

acknowledge the shared responsibility of ensuring that all students and staff who identify as gender and/or sexually diverse have the same opportunities for safety, socialization and success in schools;
assist school divisions to fulfill their ethical and professional responsibilities to provide safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments for students and staff, regardless of the actual or perceived differences;
provide a framework for school divisions to address and support gender and sexual diversity;
build upon and focus the conversation of gender and sexual diversity for all school division and school administration and staff (Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity (2015));
provide resources and tools to support critical conversations and school division’s planning for gender and sexual diversity;

Mobile Crisis Services, Inc. is a non-profit community-based organization that has been providing crisis intervention services to Regina and province of Saskatchewan since 1974. The overall purpose of the agency is to provide integrated and comprehensive social and health crisis intervention services.
Mobile Crisis Services is governed by a volunteer board of directors. These volunteers contribute a significant amount of time to assist in the direction of programs and services for youth, individuals, families and seniors.
Services are provided on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis, in order to assure accessibility regardless of the time of day. The agency was formulated on the philosophy of “where services should be provided, they will be provided.” The agency represents an innovative approach to crisis intervention and is an integral part of the health and social service delivery systems. Mobile Crisis Services is committed to community health and the development of supportive communities.
The demand for crisis intervention services remains high with the agency responding to 23,286 calls during the 2014-15 fiscal year. Mobile Crisis Services receives funding from 7 different strategic partners.

More Than My Diagnosis is part of the Otsuka Patient Education Network (OPEN), a series of online resources for a broad community of people living with health issues. This includes individuals diagnosed with a mental health condition and caregivers for individuals who have or have had a mental health condition.
OPEN is sponsored by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. The information provided by OPEN and the More Than My Diagnosis website is intended for educational benefit only, and does not represent scientific fact or medical advice. Speak with a health care professional about your or your loved one's symptoms and illnesses to determine diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
Every individual’s health experience can be different. On this website, participants have shared their personal experiences. Individual experiences may vary