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.
Preparing food is a great way to spend time together as a family and it’s also a great way for kids to learn valuable math and reading skills.
You can come to this site and watch Reindeer live on camera! Santa even makes appearances to feed them. Apparently you can catch elves or the Grinch from time to time as well!
You can check to see if you are on the nice list!
You can also come here to listen to Santa read stories. How cool is it to have Santa read you a bedtime story?
This would be a good creative writing or journal entry prompt for ELA as well.
Fostering Remembrance is a part of everything The Legion does. Through The Royal Canadian Legion's longstanding Annual Poster and Literary Contests, Canadian school children honour Canada’s Veterans through creative art and writing, and help perpetuate Remembrance.
Contests are available for students 5 to 18 for posters (colour & black and white), essays and and now a video entry category as well.
You can find links to the entry forms (one must be attached and signed by a parent to each entry), contest guide and entry forms on the site as well.
Resources are available for:
*Homework and learning with technology
*Online privacy and safety
*Social media and devices
*Cyberbullying
*Media balance and well-being
-How To Choose A Book
-Themed Book Lists
-Canadian Children’s Book Awards
-Links
-Teacher’s Book Bank
If you’re looking for a way to teach your student/child to recognize rhyming words, try these free printable clip cards!
Check out these great video/curricular resources for Grade 1. The ROVER videos all indicate the curriculum outcomes that they address.
ROVER (Recommended Online Video Education Resources) is a video streaming service for Saskatchewan teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. It is managed and maintained by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. ROVER is a video-on-demand service that provides teachers and students with the convenience of immediate access to streamed, educational videos that support curricula.
This site also offers all of the curriculum documents for all grade levels.
If you are unable to access the site, it may be because a Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Blackboard login is required. All students have an Edonline account, so contact your child's school or the Ministry of Education’s Support Desk at 1-866-933-8333 or email at stans@gov.sk.ca for login information. Your child's student number will be required.
Check out these great video/curricular resources for Grade 2. The ROVER videos all indicate the curriculum outcomes that they address.
ROVER (Recommended Online Video Education Resources) is a video streaming service for Saskatchewan teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. It is managed and maintained by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. ROVER is a video-on-demand service that provides teachers and students with the convenience of immediate access to streamed, educational videos that support curricula.
This site also offers all of the curriculum documents for all grade levels.
If you are unable to access the site, it may be because a Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Blackboard login is required. All students have an Edonline account, so contact your child's school or the Ministry of Education’s Support Desk at 1-866-933-8333 or email at stans@gov.sk.ca for login information. Your child's student number will be required.
Check out these great video/curricular resources for Grade 3. The ROVER videos all indicate the curriculum outcomes that they address.
ROVER (Recommended Online Video Education Resources) is a video streaming service for Saskatchewan teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. It is managed and maintained by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. ROVER is a video-on-demand service that provides teachers and students with the convenience of immediate access to streamed, educational videos that support curricula.
This site also offers all of the curriculum documents for all grade levels.
If you are unable to access the site, it may be because a Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Blackboard login is required. All students have an Edonline account, so contact your child's school or the Ministry of Education’s Support Desk at 1-866-933-8333 or email at stans@gov.sk.ca for login information. Your child's student number will be required.
Check out these great video/curricular resources for Kindergarten. The ROVER videos all indicate the curriculum outcomes that they address.
ROVER (Recommended Online Video Education Resources) is a video streaming service for Saskatchewan teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. It is managed and maintained by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. ROVER is a video-on-demand service that provides teachers and students with the convenience of immediate access to streamed, educational videos that support curricula.
This site also offers all of the curriculum documents for all grade levels.
If you are unable to access the site, it may be because a Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Blackboard login is required. All students have an Edonline account, so contact your child's school or the Ministry of Education’s Support Desk at 1-866-933-8333 or email at stans@gov.sk.ca for login information. Your child's student number will be required.
This is an excellent way to introduce The Resource Bank to the parents at your school with your SCC.
Please find the Safe School's Plan Parent Package attached.
e Saskatchewan Literacy Network is Saskatchewan's leader in literacy and essential skills. Our organization engages with government departments, academic institutions, literacy organizations, private companies, literacy practitioners, communities, and learners throughout the province.
Resources are available for adult learners, families and teachers!
This resource from the Government of Saskatchewan provides an overview of what you need to graduate, as well as helpful resources.
The Saskatchewan Literacy Network is based in Saskatoon and connects with literacy organizations, literacy practitioners, and learners throughout the province.
Resources are available for literacy at home, work and in the community.
Be sure to select the "Literacy at Home" tab and then "Family Literacy Resources" to find useful information and booklets to help foster literacy at home.
Keep an eye on this site in January for information on FAMILY LITERACY WEEK.
Looking for an online version of Scattergories? Check out this great tool that generates a list, allows you to create and join online rooms, provides you with the rulebook and a chat feature, has you vote on opponents answers and promises piles of fun.
Find information about the scholarships, bursaries and grants that are available for students in Saskatchewan.
Awards
Find Saskatchewan honours and awards that acknowledge the achievements and contributions of Saskatchewan students.
Grants and Bursaries
Students can apply for government financial assistance and access non-repayable funding with federal and provincial student grants.
Scholarships
A number of scholarships are available to support students' secondary and post-secondary education.
SciShow produces informational science videos for students of any age. They do have the look and feel that would likely appeal to younger students.
These videos are hosted by Jessi and her robot rat “Squeaks” and answer questions that inquiring young minds really want to know.
A variety of topics are covered in videos including: science on the playground, getting to know your emotions, simple machines, experiments, animal information, brainteasers and more.
SweetSearch is a safe searching site for students. Most search engines search billions of websites and return tens of millions of results; some are from reliable Web sites, some are not. SweetSearch searches only 35,000 websites that have been evaluated and approved by a staff of Internet research experts at Dulcinea Media, and its librarian and teacher consultants.
This short podcast (about 4 minutes) explores tips and suggestions for how to share a book at home with your child. There isn't a wrong way to share a book - but we hope these tips help you have the best experience possible.