This site has an introductory video to Family Literacy Week, events, resources and even a contest!
- Subject:
- English Language Arts
- Material Type:
- Primary Source
- Date Added:
- 12/11/2019
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Parent Resources
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.
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25 great ideas for family night.
- Subject:
- Education
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Author:
- Posted Weareteachers Staff
- Date Added:
- 06/22/2020
Unrestricted Use
CC BY
These bookmarks can be used in a variety of ways to provide students with feedback on their reading or writing. Feedback can be provided by family members, teachers, peers or even themselves. Four different bookmarks are provided, and they are provided in an editable format if you wish to change them to better fit your needs.
- Subject:
- English Language Arts
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Author:
- Melissa Lander
- Date Added:
- 09/15/2021
Figure This! Math Problem Solving Challenge for Families
- Subject:
- Math
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Author:
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- NCTM
- Date Added:
- 10/31/2018
"Now more than ever, families need ideas and resources to help manage learning at home. So we’ve created a new resource for you to share with your students’ parents or caregivers.
This Teachable Moment, a free eBook available for download now, offers an intro to Project Based Learning and 21 easy-to-implement, “follow the recipe” PBL projects, designed for children of all ages and capabilities.
These projects can be used to keep kids learning, growing, and discovering during this summer, while giving families the space and time needed to stay productive."
Get the eBook - Download it and get 21 ready to go PBL activities!
- Subject:
- Education
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Primary Source
- Author:
- Adams
- Lenz
- PBL Works
- Rebecca Laird
- Buck Institute
- Date Added:
- 06/17/2020
This resource is for anyone who works with and cares for young children. The word “parent” is inclusive of all those who contribute to the development and lifelong learning of children.
Remember that no two children are alike. No two parents are alike. Your child will learn and grow at his own pace.
Parents are a child’s most important teachers. As your child’s first teacher, you can provide opportunities that will give your child a love of reading. Read to your child every day. Let your child see you reading.
This booklet gives a few suggestions on how to help your child discover the love of reading. It also lets you as a parent know why you are so important in the life of your child.
- Subject:
- Education
- Material Type:
- Primary Source
- Author:
- Saskliteracy.ca
- Date Added:
- 12/05/2018
You can even get certificates for some of the courses!
Free online courses from the world's leading experts.
- Subject:
- Arts Education
- Biology
- Business
- Calculus
- Career & Work Exploration
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Science
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Technology
- English Language Arts
- Environmental Science
- Forensic Science
- Foundations
- Geography
- Health & Fitness
- Health Education
- Health Science
- Higher Education
- History
- Information Processing
- Journalism Studies
- Language Education
- Law
- Math
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Practical & Applied Arts
- Pre-Calculus
- Psychology
- Science
- Social Studies
- Visual Arts
- Workplace and Apprenticeship
- Material Type:
- Module
- Unit of Study
- Date Added:
- 11/20/2019
ELA games for preschool to Grade 5.
There are games for everything from grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and phonics!
- Subject:
- English Language Arts
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Date Added:
- 12/13/2018
A great collection of math games online for Preschool to Grade 6.
All strands are covered!
Look at the left menu to find access to coding, reading and writing and typing activities too!
Students can play 3 games for free - then they are done. There are also paid options.
- Subject:
- Math
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Author:
- education.com
- Date Added:
- 12/13/2018
Options include:
*Positive parenting skills and techniques (3-4 hours)
*Mastering modern day parenting techniques (3-4 hours)
*Advanced parenting skills (3-4 hours)
*Early childhood attachment parenting (2-3 hours)
*Essential baby care (2-3 hours)
& More
You will have to sign up for a free account and navigate some ads (you can close them) to gain access to these courses.
• Covers everything from letters and sounds to reading full sentences.
• Designed in collaboration with leading academics.
• Complements all synthetic phonics programmes used in schools.
• Computer version is 100% free.
Be sure to check out the free math game as well!
- Subject:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Game
- Author:
- https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
- Date Added:
- 10/31/2018
Choose a grade level to access weekly student practice packets for both the Reading Horizons Discovery® and Reading Horizons Elevate® reading programs. These student packets provide more than enough activities for a week of at-home skill practice and application.
Each grade has links to student materials, answer keys, and the accompanying video lessons.
- Subject:
- English Language Arts
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Lesson
- Unit of Study
- Author:
- Reading Horizons
- Date Added:
- 10/24/2023
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Students can practice matching words to the correct definition, and donate rice at the same time.
For each correct answer, the United Nations World Food Programme donates 10 grains of rice to a country in need. How’s that for combining word learning with social goodness? When a student plays, there is a visual display of rice (see image) which is added to a bowl each time the student makes a correct response.
Free Rice includes subject area lists in Geography, Science, Math, and others. It is leveled so students can play at just the right level of challenge for them.
If you have an error message just copy and paste this url into your browser: https://freerice.com/categories
- Subject:
- Chemistry
- English Language Arts
- Geography
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Game
- Date Added:
- 12/03/2018
Unrestricted Use
CC BY
Ditch That Textbook has tons of great ideas to support teachers in their busy classrooms. One of the many resources offered are FREE templates that will save time and engage students in their learning.To access these free templates (Google Slides and PowerPoint) head on over to https://ditchthattextbook.com/resources/templates or check out the individual sections included in this lesson.
- Subject:
- Arts Education
- Computer & Digital Technologies
- Education
- Emotional Wellness
- English Language Arts
- Health Education
- Indigenous Perspectives
- Math
- Mental Wellness
- Practical & Applied Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Wellness
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Assessment
- Homework/Assignment
- Primary Source
- Author:
- Sun West School Division
- Date Added:
- 01/09/2023
Videos in 13 subject areas, including math, natural science, social science and humanities.
- Subject:
- Arts Education
- Biology
- Calculus
- English Language Arts
- History
- Math
- Physics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Author:
- Hippocampus
- Date Added:
- 04/01/2019
H.O.P.E. (Helping Others thru Peer Education) is Saskatchewan's first Recovery College!
They offer virtual, in person and blending learning opportunities for FREE!
You can:
*take full courses
*listen to Lunch Byte podcast episodes (or register to listen live)
Current course offerings include:
*Adulting 101
*Positivity & Optimism
*Female Empowerment
*Talk-Ask-Listen
*Loneliness & Isolation
*Improving Self-Esteem
*Recovery 101
*Anxiety 101
*Understanding Fear
*Depression 101
*Kids & Stress
*ADHD
*Art Therapy
*Anger Management
*Challenging Procrastination
*Understanding Grief & Loss
*Body Image
& much more!
- Subject:
- 21st Century Competencies
- Arts Education
- Business
- Education
- Financial Literacy
- Mental Wellness
- Wellness
- Material Type:
- Unit of Study
- Author:
- HOPE
- Date Added:
- 05/23/2023
The best features of game shows can be used to review and teach in the classroom. Kahoot!, Quizizz, Quizlet Live, and Gimkit can help. See their pros, cons and what makes them different.
- Subject:
- Education
- Material Type:
- Teaching/Learning Strategy
- Author:
- Ditch That Textbook
- Date Added:
- 10/19/2020
This poster has 6 great ideas to get kids reading at home.
- Subject:
- English Language Arts
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Primary Source
- Author:
- United for Literacy
- Date Added:
- 12/08/2023
Conditional Remix & Share Permitted
CC BY-NC-SA
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).
- Subject:
- Education
- Elementary Education
- English Language Arts
- Language Education (EAL, ESL)
- Special Education
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Teaching/Learning Strategy
- Date Added:
- 05/24/2019
Conditional Remix & Share Permitted
CC BY-NC
This resource was developed in Westcliffe School (Jennifer Loken with contributions from the rest of the staff) and is an excellent scope and sequence of the different writing expectations for each grade level.
- Subject:
- Elementary Education
- English Language Arts
- Material Type:
- Teaching/Learning Strategy
- Author:
- Abigail Mahoney
- Jennifer Loken
- Nicole Triffo
- Date Added:
- 03/03/2022