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.
"Prairie South's online Wellness Room provides individuals with tools, activities, and resources to support them with their Mental Health. There are “toolboxes” for parents, kids, teens, and teachers with great videos, articles, and websites."
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.
Suggested reading for summer or any time!
Mindbodygreen is a lifestyle media brand dedicated to helping people live their best life mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally.
"Here you’ll find a 360-degree approach to wellness that weaves the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects of well-being together, because we believe that these pillars of health are all interconnected."
Topic areas include:
Mindfulness
Health (including mental health)
Parenting
Food
Movement
Beauty
This resource contains additional information, tips, and worksheets to do with your child to help you easily integrate mindfulness into your day.
Enjoy these stories about the popular Moon Dogs characters doing activities at home.
Included are free resources to read and print at home. They support the teaching of the following spellings/sounds:
- 'ae', 'ee', 'ow', 'er',
Check for other great free resources on this website while you're there.
This is a great collection of High School Math tutorials on YouTube.
Mrs. A has given permission to share her wonderful videos.
Topics include:
-slope
-trig
-factor theorem
-solving quadratics
-functions
-solving linear systems
At Timestables.com you can easily practice all of your tables. The arithmetic problems are clear and simple so you can immediately get started on practicing your tables. Select one of the multiplication table you wish to practice from the list below and show what you can do on the speed test or printout great worksheets.
This short video has been designed to serve as a writing prompt. Watch the video in Section 1 once and just enjoy. Then select a writing prompt from Section 2 and rewatch the video to gather (even jot down) ideas. Then write!
Download this free children’s story book released by the WHO to help children and young people cope with COVID-19.
This lesson should take about 45 minutes.
"For most middle-schoolers, being on social media can mean connecting with friends, sharing pictures, and keeping up to date. But it can also mean big-time distractions, social pressures, and more. Help students navigate the different feelings they may already be experiencing on social media.
Students will be able to:
*Identify the role of social media in students' lives.
*Reflect on the positive and negative effects of using social media on their relationships.
*Recognize "red flag feelings" when using social media, and consider ways to handle them."
Lesson slides, video, handouts, quiz, family engagement activities & family tips.
You will need to sign up for a FREE account to access all of the resources.
Links for Parents to use at home and then links for Teachers to use at different grade levels (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Interactive tasks and games for all grade levels.
This is an open source (free) site that houses quality resources and support/PD for grades 6 to 8 math.
You will need to make an account to access the materials.
Our core curriculum comes complete with:
Student Materials – digital & print
Teacher Materials – including unit plans, lesson plans, digital and print assessments
Scope & Sequence
Integrated, lesson-specific supports for ELLs
Lesson-level strategies for students with disabilities
Family Resources
To foster success, a comprehensive suite of Professional Development options is available.
The following files contain all learning outcomes for each grade from kindergarten through grade 12 written in student-friendly I CAN statements, as well as outcomes.
This is a very useful tool for PeBL initiatives and can be used by teachers or students when designing learning activities and assignments.
Great games and activities for reading and math for kids aged 3 to 11. This site is targeted at parents and children, and can easily be used for free at home.
Find fun online games for kids featuring PBS KIDS characters. Students can find printables, coloring pages, online games and more.
"This seven part video series on parent engagement, explains how important it is for educators and parents to engage well with one another to enhance educational outcomes for our young children.This video series is supported by the provincial Early Years Outcome Team and the Ministry of Education."
A handout for parent use. Tips, strategies and resources to help students increase math fluency with help from parents at home.