Learn @ Home
Resources
We have compiled a list of resources to help you and your child learn more effectively, inside and outside of normal school hours.
Classroom Connection
Google Classroom Intro Parents
Video walking you through how to access Google Classroom for your child’s at home learning (ask teacher for login).
Remote learning resources for families (ask teacher for login).
App reviews and more to keep your kids safe online.
Reviews for parents of games, music, movies, apps, books and more.
Reviews from a Christian perspective for parents about games, music, movies and more to keep kids safe online.
Empower parents to keep children safe in the digital world (age appropriate advice, setting control tips and more).
The top ranked parent control tool to keep kids safe on their phones, tablets etc…
Supplementary resources for elementary and secondary students to practice math and literacy skills and learn at home.
Note: Parents should review all sites before allowing their child to access them to ensure the content is age appropriate and safe for their child
A teacher guide to using Google slides for remote learning lessons.
Connect with other staff virtually to plan and learn.
Video about how to create a Google Hangouts Meet ahead of time.
Resources and tips from real educators on how to connect and collaborate with your students.
Video tutorials, tips and help for teachers using Google Classroom.
Remote learning schedules, tips, webinars for teachers.
Great video created by an Arizona teacher walking through how she is setting up and using Seesaw for remote learning.
How to download and send home learning codes for your students.
Educator and Parent Tips & Tools
Tools to support school closures and at home learning.
Quick start guide, Live teacher support, webinars and more for online learning and more.
A list of 40 top e-learning solutions from Europe.
(K-8) – Hundreds of experts delivering interactive curriculum-based content using live streaming technology, or explore the world without leaving your classroom through the largest collection of multi-media virtual tours and virtual reality on the web.
How to use Read Write, Equatio, and Fluency Tutor for remote learning.
30 Virtual Field Trips for Kids
30+ great Virtual Field Trips for early learners to explore from your home on your couch.
Over 10 live webcams form the San Diego Zoo.
10 live webcams directly from the Aquarium and opportunities to learn more about the animals.
5 great live animal webcams from the the Smithsonian National zoo, including the naked mole rats!
Discover, create, learn and share with access to the Smithsonian museum.
Explore the science of viruses and how they affect us and more.
Vast collection of art brings the world’s museums to you.
Specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3 (Free).
Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun (Free).
A collection of innovative educational materials including printables, activities, videos, apps and more.
Games and activities for Pre K – K (free).
School age videos, games and apps for learning (free).
Reading, Math, Science and Art online activities for primary students (Free 30 day trial).
Specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3 (Free).
Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun (Free).
Games, reading, videos and math zone (free).
A nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere (free).
IXL is the world’s most popular subscription-based learning site. (subscription needed)
Britain’s free online study support resource for school-age students (free).
Typing, Coding, 3D Design, Typing etc…
Learn touch typing online using TypingClub’s free typing courses, games and more (free).
Create stories, games and animations while learning coding (free).
Free 3D Design, coding and electronics learning (free).
Fun puzzle game to help kids absorb the basic concepts of coding (free).
Online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities (free)
Sumdog provides engaging learning and practice in numeracy for children aged 5-14, and literacy for children aged 5-11 (ask teacher for login).
TVO’s mPower is a creative online game that teaches fundamental K-6 math skills for Ontario Students. (ask teacher for login).
Effective elementary and middle-school math learning solution (90 days free).
Free engaging, curriculum-aligned math platformed loved by students (free).
A nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere (free).
Specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3 (Free).
Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun (Free).
University of Waterloo provides a wide variety of fun and educational ways to do mathematics and computer science while at home practicing social distancing (free).
Free 1:1 online Math Tutoring for students in grade 6-8 (ask teacher for login).
Students can come together virtually to practice math.
TVO Mathematics Youtube channel (free).
IXL is the world’s most popular subscription-based learning site (subscription needed).
Inspiring the next generation to develop a love of reading and learning (Free).
Specializing in reading, phonics & math – educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-3 (Free).
Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun (Free).
TVO Language Youtube channel for primary students (Free).
Animal stories, videos, cams, activities and games (Free).
Great Youtube channel videos about Science and Social studies topics for middle and upper elementary students (Free).
Make sense of timely topics and find general science support for learning at home or your virtual classroom (Free).
TVO Youtube channel dedicated to Science and Tech for primary students (Free).
Interactive labs, activities, and videos with real data from real scientists for teens (Free).
Interactive activities and videos for upper elementary students (Free).
National Geographic Kids (K-8)
Science, geography and more for kids (Free).
Parent resources and daily live videos right from the Toronto Zoo (Free).
Fun music lesson, worksheets and activities for kids (Free).
Mobile learning game/app. Discover how music works and composing own songs.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra innovative learning platform for all ages (Free).
Free PDF downloads of colouring pages created from art in the collections of 117 institutions around the world (Free).
Vast collection of art brings the world’s museums to you (Free).
Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
Advice on children’s health, behaviour and growth.
Daily 30 minute Physical Education videos with Joe.
Thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioural regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards and more (Free).
Help for struggling readers, special needs students, English language learners and more (Free).
Games and activities in math and reading that adapt to students with special needs (1 month free).
Top recommended apps from educators and experts that work with special needs students (Free).
French Videos and Games (Free).
Free illustrated children’s books in French (Free).
Lessons, games and activities for beginner French (Free).
Educational activities and game for learning French (Free).
Thousands of videos, websites and mobile apps in French for all subjects (Free).
Well known stories translated into French and read slowly for kids (Free).