Helping my Child at Home
Mathematics
1) Doing Mathematics with your Child: Kindergarten-Grade 6
http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesLNS/ParentResources/ParentGuideNum.pdf
2) Homework Help - Grade 7-10
Register online for FREE homework help!
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/elearning/homework.html
Literacy
1) A Practical Guide to Improving Boys' Literacy
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/meread/meread.pdf
See 'Helping Elementary Students' link below for additional resources and supports
2) Kids News Sites
http://www.dogonews.com/ A source for current events, news and non-fictional articles for kids. All features current events homework help at home.
Reading at Home
Top 10 Reading Websites
http://wegivebooks.org A Pearson Foundation Initiative, We Give Books offers students a unique opportunity to read for social good.
http://starfall.com While some areas of Starfall are part of their premium service, they have many early reader stories available for free.
http://abcya.com Children can listen to short stories read aloud to them as they follow along with the highlighted text. (INCLUDES GREAT WEBSITES FOR LANGUAGE AND MATH FOR K-5)
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/ After registering for a free account, you have access to over 250 children’s audio books that can be used in the classroom.
Bullying Resources for Parents, Students and Staff
Below are some resources for parents, staff and students that they can use to collect more information about bullying and strategies to prevent it.
Triple P Parenting (Positive Parenting Program)
Triple P will build on your knowledge, skills and confidence as you support the development of positive attitudes and behaviors in your children. Check with the Aurora Public Library for upcoming programmes and sessions available.