Resources for Parents, Guardians and Caregivers
Any words that are in blue AND underlined are links : AlphaPlus
Health
Helping Children Cope with Stress During the COVID-19 Outbreak from the World Health Organization
Videos about how to stay healthy and not spread germs. And here is a video about how hand washing works.
by Ottawa Public Health - a listing of Mental Health Resources available to you.
Fun
Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Tips and resources that can help keep kids entertained, engaged, and learning while they’re stuck inside.
Learning
Ontario Government Learn at Home
Find supplementary resources for elementary and secondary students to practice math and literacy skills and learn at home. While these materials do not replace what students have been learning at school, during this unusual time, these at-home activities offer quick and easy access to some of Ontario’s best online kindergarten to grade 12 learning resources.
Find Blogs, Games, Tip Sheets, Guides, Workshops and Literacy Learning Videos here.
On The Loose: A Guide to Life Online For Post-Secondary Students
This document supports young adults who are experiencing new freedoms and challenges in their post- secondary life. It covers a variety of digital issues that students may require guidance on, including: school work; money and security; relationships online; and trying to stay healthy.
Daily Schedules for Students Ages 4-18 from Khan Academy
These schedules are meant to be templates that you could adopt as is or copy and modify to better suit the needs of your children.
More from Khan Academy about supporting children:
As a parent, how can I use Khan Academy to support my child's learning during a school closure?
About Learning Together
Global Family Research Project
Resources and ideas for families learning together.
