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Audiobooks
Audiobooks
Audible - Kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on desktops, laptops, phone or tablet.
A trusted learning resource supporting core and supplemental subjects for k-12, reaching millions of learners worldwide. Free access has ended, but they have family plans available for purchase.
CK-12 Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to high quality educational materials for K-12 students all over the world. They offer free high-quality, standards-aligned, open content in the STEM subjects. By providing these free resources, CK-12 is working toward educational equity for all. They provide an integrated set of tools for learning: digital textbooks, concept-based learning, and interactive Algebra curriculum
This website has developed three new fun and friendly packets for grades K–2. They include digital citizenship, reasonable goals, and a schedule.
All online students have access to Discovery Education content through their RVS Google login.
Ever Active Schools is a provincial initiative designed to create and support healthy school communities. They engage and support schools through a Comprehensive School Health approach, which addresses health and education goals to improve the social outcomes of children and youth in Alberta. Priority areas are: active living, healthy eating, mental well-being, staff wellness, and student leadership.
Check out their website for health and physical education resources or their YouTube channel for Daily physical activity (#DPAEveryDay) video challenges running Monday – Friday at 9am MST!
Expeditions App - Download the app through the Apple Store or Google and explore 100's of virtual and augmented reality expeditions.
Arts and Culture - The digital platform utilizes high-resolution image technology and enables users to virtually tour partner museums’ galleries, explore physical and contextual information about artworks, and compile their own virtual collection.
Google Earth - Take a guided tour around the globe with some of the world's leading storytellers, scientists, and nonprofits. Immerse yourself in new cultures and test your knowledge of the world.
Indoor Physical Activities
Indoor Physical Activities
Today's Parent - 15 Ways to Keep Kids Active Indoors
Yoga Ed YouTube Channel - Yoga exercises for children and teens
Little Sports YouTube Channel - Exercise routines and playlists for kids
IXL
IXL
This site provides K-12 curriculum resources for English.
Family Learning Hub: https://ca.ixl.com/inspiration/family-learning
Khan Academy Kids is a free, fun educational program with thousands of activities and books that will inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery for children ages 2-7. Open-ended activities and games like drawing, storytelling, and coloring encourage creativity and self-expression. Is it completely free forever--no ads and no subscriptions necessary.
Digital and media literacy programs and resources for Canadian homes, schools and communities. Through our work we support adults with information and tools so they can help children and teens develop the critical thinking skills they need for interacting with the media they love.
NASA Space Place's mission is to inspire and enrich upper-elementary-aged kids' learning of space and Earth science online through fun games, hands-on activities, informative articles and engaging short videos.
Looking for space and science activities you can do with NASA at home? Here, you can find instructions for making things like rockets, Mars rovers and Moon landers out of materials you have at home – or with templates you can print out. We'll be showing you how in our all-new video series, Learning Space. Activities for students K-12!
The NFB platform offers a free collection of 5,200+ documentaries, animated films, interactive productions and short films in both English and French.
PBS LearningMedia producers and educators have come together to curate a special collection of resources organized by grade and subject area. Find videos, lesson plans, and activities that support learning at home.
Podcasts
Podcasts
We Are Teachers - 26 of the best podcasts for kids in Elementary, Middle and High School.
The Calm Kids Podcast - Stories by kids, for kids to unwind, stay relaxed and happy.
Kids Listen - Browse podcasts by age groups (5 and under, 5-8, 8 and above) as well as playlists.
Here, Spark will share DIY experiments and citizen science, innovative online challenges, important science education content and curated content from STEAM community leaders. Spark will also connect you virtually to remarkable creators, scientists, artists, educators and builders to bring the world to you.
Now fully updated with a fresh, new look and feel, the critically acclaimed, award-winning resource Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular and self-help support, aligned to provincial standards.
Access through the Online Reference Center Username: LA53 Password: 4487
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips
Calgary Zoo - rolling out Weekly Dose, a series of behind-the-scenes animal content on its YouTube page. Zoo employees and veterinarians will be teaching their audience about animals, including habitats and care giving.
NASA International Space Station Tour - Astronauts on the International Space Station conduct tours of the facility.
Virtual Museums
Virtual Museums
The Virtual Museum of Canada - The largest digital source of stories and experiences shared by Canada’s museums and heritage organizations.
Glenbow Museum - bringing you the best of Glenbow online — through virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars and more.
The Museum of Natural History - Virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device.
The British Museum - The graphics on this tour are crazy; think an intergalactic guitar fretboard. Tap through a musical guide to Africa, the Americas, Asia, Oceania and Europe – and play a little tune along the way.
Wonderville is a digital ecosystem that makes learning science fun! Our resources and tools give parents new ways to engage students in STEM. You may need to create an account.
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