This is a collection of resources that parents may find useful.
Please note that ANY resources in The Sun West Resource Bank can be useful to parents as well. Items in this collection have been specifically marked as higher interest to parents.
If parents are searching for resources to support their child with his or her learning, they should complete the search. If they wish to, parents can use the filters on the left side of the screen and select "Primary User" and "Parent" to narrow their search if need.
If you find there are too many resources to sort through, you can filter the results using the “Filter Resources” area on the left side of the screen. Select “Education Level” to narrow your results to a specific education level. (Please note - for the purposes of this site these "Education Levels" are used when filtering - Lower Primary = K-2, Upper Primary=3-5, Middle Years=6-8, High School=9-12).
You can also filter the results using the “Filter Resources” area on the left side of the screen. Select “Subject Area” to narrow your results to a specific subject.
Pixar's "Inside Out" is a movie that's all about feelings, and this …
Pixar's "Inside Out" is a movie that's all about feelings, and this makes it perfect for sparking discussions with kids about social and emotional learning. Since the central characters all embody a different emotion, students learn to see parts of themselves or their experiences in each character.
As we know, watching a movie can involve way more than just watching. Use the "Inside Out Movie Guide" (with lesson materials) to explore how joy and sadness can come together and make sense of the mess of our emotions.
(Grades 3–6)
***Sun West teachers can access the movie Inside Out using ACF Streaming.
What Is It? This checklist from Respectful Ways contains 14 activities for …
What Is It? This checklist from Respectful Ways contains 14 activities for families to foster creativity, prompt discussion, expand children's imaginations, and cultivate social-emotional growth. Respectful Ways created these fun, interactive activities to guide family members through the process of recognizing and navigating negative feelings, understanding the origins of emotions, and help everyone cope with stress.
Kahoot! is a game-based platform that makes learning awesome for millions of …
Kahoot! is a game-based platform that makes learning awesome for millions of people all over the world. Sign up to create and play fun quiz games!
Having students make quizzes on Kahoot! is a great way for them to extend their learning and benefit the entire class!
Kahoot! is an excellent formative assessment tool. You can give feedback to your students after each question as you play. Make learning a game show...your students will never have so much fun being assessed.
Learn about the brain, what alcohol does to it, and what it …
Learn about the brain, what alcohol does to it, and what it does to you. This site discourages underage drinking. There are resources for parents, teachers and kids to use!
Featured are lessons and activities designed to be done with guidance from …
Featured are lessons and activities designed to be done with guidance from a parent or teacher. Have your child engage in the activities below, and watch as they develop the fundamental skills necessary for elementary-level math.
Phonological awareness skills are important in order to develop good reading and …
Phonological awareness skills are important in order to develop good reading and spelling skills. Having good phonological awareness skills means that a child is able to manipulate sounds and words, or “play” with sounds and words. For example, you might ask your child to break the word “cat” into individual sounds: “c-a-t.”
Important: These skills deal with SOUNDS not letters. For example, /t/ represents the sound and not the letter name “tee.” You will not use any written or visual letters when working with phonological activities. These activities are done with listening and speaking only. Learning the letter names and their corresponding sounds is also very important but should be taught and practiced at a different time of the day.
This resource will have a weekly activity for your to work on with your child/student(s). It will include a handout with information and guidance, as well as a video to help support you and the learner.
CLICK THE WORDS "INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS" TO GET STARTED (do not click on view description).
Videos, Podcasts, Quizzes! Learn how anything works. It's all here from health, …
Videos, Podcasts, Quizzes! Learn how anything works. It's all here from health, science, home/garden, auto, tech, money, lifestyle, enterainment, adventure, animals and more!
This package includes descriptions of all the items you may include in …
This package includes descriptions of all the items you may include in your learner profiles including: Enneagram Types, Myers Briggs. True Colours, MI and Learning Styles.
Learner Sketch Tool. The Learner Sketch Tool (LST) is an online tool …
Learner Sketch Tool. The Learner Sketch Tool (LST) is an online tool designed to provide learners with a personalized profile and strategies to improve learning outcomes, and educators with information and strategies for strengths-based conversations that support every learner's growth and success.
PLEASE ALSO SEE THE LEARNER PROFILE COLLECTION TO ASSIST YOU IN BUILDING FULL LEARNER PROFILES FOR YOUR STUDENTS. Click "Discover" then "Collections" to find this collection. Consider including learning styles, personality types, strengths, prefernces, etc.
Next Generation Learning is a government campaign initiated by Becta. We aim …
Next Generation Learning is a government campaign initiated by Becta. We aim to use technology to create a more exciting, rewarding and successful experience for learners of all ages and abilities. This enables everyone to achieve their potential and achieve much more. The facts speak for themselves:
• 85% of secondary school learners believe that technology makes it easier to do homework. • 85% of primary school learners believe that technology makes learning more interesting.
All of this is likely to mean improved GCSE grades and more children moving into higher education. Despite this, only one in four schools is currently using technology to its full potential. Help us to change that by Getting Involved.
This site contains lots of useful information about how technology is used in the classroom, and for studying at home and how to learn safely online.
Access various journals, magazines, newspapers, cyclopedia, research resources, primary sources (History), age …
Access various journals, magazines, newspapers, cyclopedia, research resources, primary sources (History), age appropriate resources for inquiry and PBL, videos, games, and health and wellness resources!
"Want to help kids understand the magic of machine learning? In this …
"Want to help kids understand the magic of machine learning? In this lesson students will learn how machine learning algorithms work, and their uses in day-to-day life!"
A simple introduction to learning like a computer - no devices required.
The lesson is divided into: Prep Work Lesson Assessment Extensions Curricular Connections References
This is a fabulous resource to support your literacy goals in the …
This is a fabulous resource to support your literacy goals in the classroom. There are endless options of good-quality children's literature and accompanying activities. The website states: "This award-winning digital library hosts over 10,000 resources directly tied to the books teachers, caregivers and community partners turn to everyday. Organize all of your book resources in one place, create and share book lists, find helpful reading tips and strategies and track student reading progress by creating and signing into your free account today." All of this is available with a free account.
This website provides short support videos by grade level for: *readers have …
This website provides short support videos by grade level for: *readers have different voices *readers make inferences *readers retell/summarize *readers question and predict *readers track details *readers juggle multiple texts *SEL
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