Resources While You Are at Home
Posted March 25, 2020. Updated April 8, 2020.
No one could have imagined our current situation. Please use this as a go to place to find resources to help support your child(ren)'s learning. Always begin with our School Board's Online Learning Resources: https://www3.dpcdsb.org/news/news-archives/online-learning-resources and the Ministry of Education https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-at-home
We will be adding resources as we find them. Please feel free to share with family and friends.
We do not expect students to spend extended periods of time working on this. At this time, the focus needs to be on you and your family's well-being. You know what is best for your child(ren).
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DPCDSB Student Dashboard
3/25/2020 Links to Office 365, Google Classroom, Password Reset, Brightspace D2L
Google Classroom Help
Remote Learning Tips for Parents using Google Classroom
Free Lenten Activites
Posted 3/25/2020
Home With the Kids...Now What?
4/5/2020 Social/Emotional Tips and Resources for Families. Thank you to Linda Campbell from Ecole Frano-Nord - Prince George, BC for sharing.
Supporting Individuals with ASD through Uncertain Times
From Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules (AFIRM)
My BluePrint - Remote Learning
Posted 3/25/2020
Empowering students to make informed decision about their future. Family (K-6) Remote Learning Guide & Activities Package and Family (7-12) Remote Learning Guide and Activities Package.
Empowering students to make informed decision about their future. Family (K-6) Remote Learning Guide & Activities Package and Family (7-12) Remote Learning Guide and Activities Package.
StoryLine Online
Posted 3/25/2020
Celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading
Celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading
Scholastic Learn Grade K-9
Posted 3/25/2020
Keep students academically active with 20 days of meaningful learning journeys K-9
Keep students academically active with 20 days of meaningful learning journeys K-9
Scholastic - Home Base Virtual Book Fest
Posted 3/25.
Online celebration where authors & kids can engage with each other in exciting new ways! From themed costume contests to online Q & As to trivia events, kids around the world can enjoy interacting with their fav authors in real-time.
Online celebration where authors & kids can engage with each other in exciting new ways! From themed costume contests to online Q & As to trivia events, kids around the world can enjoy interacting with their fav authors in real-time.
FOLD - Festival of Literacy Diversity
Posted 3/25/2020
The FOLD Foundation celebrates diverse authors and storytellers at festivals and events based in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
The FOLD Foundation celebrates diverse authors and storytellers at festivals and events based in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
Story Time from Space
Posted 3/25/2020
Astronauts read stories from SPACE
Astronauts read stories from SPACE
Time for Kids
4/6/2020. Free for remainder of 2019-2020. K-6. You will need to make a an account.
TVO Kids
Posted 3/25/2020
Developed for every kind of young learner and covering virtually all Ontario Curriculum areas for Grades JK-5.
Developed for every kind of young learner and covering virtually all Ontario Curriculum areas for Grades JK-5.
Reading Bear
3/25/2020 Collection of free and multimedia phonics presentations.
Dr. Seussville
Posted 3/25/2020
The home of all things Dr. Suess.
The home of all things Dr. Suess.
Audible.com
Posted 3/25/2020
For as long as schools are closed, we are open. Starting today, kids can stream a collection of stories including titles in 6 different languages, that will help them to continue dreaming, learning and just being kids.
For as long as schools are closed, we are open. Starting today, kids can stream a collection of stories including titles in 6 different languages, that will help them to continue dreaming, learning and just being kids.
Highlights for Kids
Posted 3/25/2020
Play fun games and puzzles for children K-3
Play fun games and puzzles for children K-3
ABCYA
3/25/2020 **US Site** K-6+ games and activities. Will need to make an account. There is a free subscriber option. We do not suggest buying an account.
Improve Typing Skills
Slime KIds Typing Game
3/25/2020 Free
Typing Club for Kids
Posted 3/25/2020
Learn typing online using TypingClub's free typing courses. It includes 650 typing games, typing tests and videos.
Learn typing online using TypingClub's free typing courses. It includes 650 typing games, typing tests and videos.
Typing Game Zone
3/25/20
Click on file below to learn how to Borrow a DPCDSB eBook From Your Home
Click below for a list of strategies to support your child with reading:
Khan Academy - Math Lessons
Posted 3/25/2020
You can learn anything. Expert-created content and resources for every course and level. Always free.
You can learn anything. Expert-created content and resources for every course and level. Always free.
Math and Language Worksheets (K-8)
Posted 3/25/2020
K-8 printable worksheets to practice math, literacy, science and history (Please note US site).
K-8 printable worksheets to practice math, literacy, science and history (Please note US site).
Tvo Mathify - Grade 6-10
Posted 3/25/2020
Free 1:1 online math tutoring with Ontario Certified Teachers!
Until further notice, we are pleased to share that tutoring is extended to include grade 6 – and tutors will be available Mon-Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sun 3:30 pm to 9 pm!
Free 1:1 online math tutoring with Ontario Certified Teachers!
Until further notice, we are pleased to share that tutoring is extended to include grade 6 – and tutors will be available Mon-Fri 9 am to 9 pm and Sun 3:30 pm to 9 pm!
Mashup Math - Free Math Worksheets
Posted 3/25/2020
Mashup Math shares time & energy-saving resources and information that makes learning math more enjoyable & engaging for students of all ages and abilities because strong math skills are a requirement for success.
Mashup Math shares time & energy-saving resources and information that makes learning math more enjoyable & engaging for students of all ages and abilities because strong math skills are a requirement for success.
Math Mashup Math Videos
Posted 3/25/2020 - Online guide for teaching and learning mathematics in elementary and high school. **US Website**
Would you Rather? (Math)
Posted 3/25/2020
Choose a path. Justify it.
Choose a path. Justify it.
Visual Math
Posted 3/25/2020
Free interactive multimedia on-line tutorial for math students. Its first level, Numbers and Arithmetic, is a pre-Algebra course for middle-school age. *American content*
Free interactive multimedia on-line tutorial for math students. Its first level, Numbers and Arithmetic, is a pre-Algebra course for middle-school age. *American content*
Daily STEM (Science, TECH, Engineering and Math)
Posted 3/25/2020
Website with links to STEM activities for families
Website with links to STEM activities for families
Coding
Posted 3/25/2020
Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by women and underrepresented youth.
Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by women and underrepresented youth.
National Geographic Kids
Posted 3/25/2020
From Ocean Wonders to What you need to know about corona virus - for KIDS!
From Ocean Wonders to What you need to know about corona virus - for KIDS!
Museum Tours Around the World
Posted 3/25
Links to Virtual Tours to: British Museum, Guggenheim Museum, National Gallery of Art, Musee d'Orsay, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Pergamon Museum, Rijksmusuem, Van Gogh Museum, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Uffizi Gallery.
Links to Virtual Tours to: British Museum, Guggenheim Museum, National Gallery of Art, Musee d'Orsay, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Pergamon Museum, Rijksmusuem, Van Gogh Museum, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Uffizi Gallery.
Visit the Zoo
Posted 3/25/2020
The Zoo's animal webcams are some of the most famous on the internet. Tune in to watch the Zoo's giant pandas, elephants, lions live 24/7
The Zoo's animal webcams are some of the most famous on the internet. Tune in to watch the Zoo's giant pandas, elephants, lions live 24/7
History for Kids
Posted 3/25/2020
A website for students made by a student!
A website for students made by a student!
Faith and Mental Well Being
Here is some great sites, and ideas for kids during Lent and Sacramental Prep
Daily Mass
Posted 3/25/2020
Growing in Faith
Username: GIFGIC_student99
Password: Student99
Posted 3/25/2020
Password: Student99
Posted 3/25/2020
PBS Kids
Posted 3/25/2020 Games and videos for kids (K-3) **US Site**
Cooking with your Kids
Posted 3/25/2020 21 Fun And Delicious Recipes You Can Make With Your Kids
Cosmic Yoga
Posted 3/25/2020 Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids. Interactive adventures which build strength, balance and confidence - and get kids into yoga and mindfulness early
Action for Happiness
Posted 3/25/2020 Action for Happiness is a movement of people committed to building a happier and more caring society.
Go Noodle (Movement and Exercise)
Posted 3/25/2020
GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school, home, and everywhere kids are!
GoNoodle® engages 14 million kids every month with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts. Available for free at school, home, and everywhere kids are!
Mindful Schools
Posted 3/25/2020 Mindful Schools is offering mindfulness classes for Kids! Join us for mindful activities, mindful movement, read-alouds.
The Arts
Virtual Music Lessons
Posted 3/25/2020 you have the possibility of learning and creating music by playing Musical Instruments online using your PC keyboard and mouse control as the interface.
Musuem of Modern Art for Kids
Posted 3/25/2020 Look, Listen and learn about art with audio designed for kids.
LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems!
Posted 3/25
Learners can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons & join. New episodes will be posted each weekday at 1:00 p.m. ET
Learners can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons & join. New episodes will be posted each weekday at 1:00 p.m. ET
The Kennedy Center - For Students Media & Interactives
3/25/2020
Featured content and media for students of all ages
Featured content and media for students of all ages
Freeze Kids - Drawing
We here at Freeze Kids TV want to keep you entertained, by producing unique and fun contents for everyone! We are a Canadian brand with a mission to expand the idea, of connecting art and literacy with a fun and educational twist.
DuoLingo
Posted 3/25/2020. Interactive way to learn a new language. Please note - you will need to create an account - this is at your discretion.
FRENCH in a CLICK
Posted 3/25/2020 Grammar, Games, Vocabulary in French
TFO
Posted 3/25/2020 The French version of TVO. Videos, games etc.
General Interest
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB Elementary Resources
Some sites here may be repeated
Curio.ca
Posted 3/25/2020
Curio.ca gives teachers and students streaming acces to educational content from CBC and Radio Canada
Curio.ca gives teachers and students streaming acces to educational content from CBC and Radio Canada
20 Activities You Can Do With Your Kids
Posted 3/25/2020
The indoors are where the screens are, sure. But here are some activities that pull you away from the glow and hum.
The indoors are where the screens are, sure. But here are some activities that pull you away from the glow and hum.
MORE FUN Ideas for Grades K-3
'If you are remembered for anything...be remembered for being Kind'
Compiled by CMART and St. Mary Admin Team
March 2020