What can students do to make learning really stick?

Cognitive science tells us it's NOT to re-read our notes or textbook.

Instead, practice "retrieval" -- recalling what we've learned out of our brains, not our books.

This post outlines 10 simple tips and strategies you can use in class to make learning long-term, including:
1. Brain dumps
2. Two things
3. Retrieve taking (instead of note taking)
4. Student-produced quizzes
5. Guided conversation
6. Now, then, and way back
7. Self testing
8. Recall information visually
9. Retrieval mapping
10. White board exit ticket

From bringing you closer as you share stories to having a special time together at the end of the day, reading aloud to your children has many benefits. Reading isn’t just a part of the school day but a lifelong practice you can reinforce and celebrate at home. You can share favorite books, explore new titles, and read aloud together.

What does it look like to read aloud to your children? A child who might not read independently can sit with you side-by-side as they listen to you read a picture book. Independent readers might take turns reading aloud a chapter book with you as you explore a favorite book from your childhood. The possibilities are endless!

In this blog post, Monica Burns has nine tips for reading aloud to your children. Reading aloud can happen at any age.

This is a series of informational videos for the ongoing Play. Learn. Grow. Together! early learning public awareness campaign launched in 2019.

The series of content is called Together We're Learning, to promote early learning through basic everyday activities.​
*Talk
*Listen
*Read
*Play
*Sing
*Pretend
*Laugh
*Cook
*Chores
*Walk

The following is a short set of questions that can guide your family to understand one another better by doing the True Colours personality test.

This resource has the inventory, as well as a description of each type of personality.
Also included:
*Characteristics
*How you see yourself
*How others may see you
*Frustrations
*How to be praised
*How you act on a bad day
*What may stress you out
*Careers

True Colors is an inventory designed to help you better understand yourself and others.

This resource looks at each colour in childhood, at work and in relationships.

UNICEF parenting page offers resources for parents about health, wellness, nutrition, and early stimulation for children

"Unite for Literacy pictures a world where all children have access to an abundance of books that celebrate their languages and cultures. With a goal of cultivating a lifelong love of reading, Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages." (AASL)

Online manipulatives for K-8 Math.
Organized by Grade, Storyboard, Gameboard, Workmats.

This video series from The Sun West DLC examines several simple tips and tricks that students, parents, and teachers can use to assist with their emotional, physical, intellectual, spirtual and social wellness.  Each video is approximately five minutes in length. 

The attached document has 14 ideas for things students can do when their classroom work is done. Download the list below. For younger or older students you can modify the list if needed.

This resource lists the skills necessary to develop reading skills in students from birth on!
This resource is excellent for parents and early literacy teachers.
Oral language is key! Put devices down and talk to children as much as possible. Read to children every night. These are some of the foundations included. Read the document for more information on developing literacy in young children.

A great place to come for math ideas and embracing a love of math.

Have you been trying to get something done all day? Can't seem to manage to?

This little tool helps you understand the exact reason behind your procrastination, and helps you fix it right away.

Lee Taal explores the topic "There is a labour shortage right now across Canada. Why are so many graduates having a hard time finding a job?"

"Embrace the fun over winter break with these creative activity ideas. Cut out the cards and drop them into a jar for kids to choose from.
Challenge them to complete 10 before the New Year!"

Check out this App (Apple and Android) to Support Your Child's Social Emotional Growth!

What Is It? "Wisdom: The World of Emotions" is the leading social-emotional learning interactive game for children ages four to eight.

Developed by Better Kids, this free game is designed to build SEL skills through play.

Parents and caregivers can play the game with their children and use Better Kids' supplemental hands-on activities to help their child practice healthy coping strategies and gratitude.

The app’s Parent Board offers printables and hands-on activities that help your child practice mindfulness, healthy coping strategies, gratitude and more, both independently and together with their caregiver.

Wisdom and their cat will appear into your home and coach your child through Augmented Reality breathing games: Breathing with Wisdom, Bubble Breathing and a calming Glitter Jar.

Access playful parenting tips in the Parent Board that will help you address common challenges.

WorksheetWorks.com is an online resource used every day by thousands of teachers, students and parents. We hope that you find exactly what you need for your home or classroom!
Worksheets can be created for: Math, English, Geography, Puzzles & Misc.

A collection of printables for all subject areas for preschool to Grade 5!