This is for the miscellaneous interesting learning opportunities that we come across!
1) IMAX - Free Streaming
Imax has made 3 documentaries available for free streaming. Click below to watch:
* Mummies
* Dinosaurs Alive
* Wild Ocean
2) Practice your Typing Skills
Dance Mat Typing is a fun and engaging way for kids to practice their typing skills. Not a bad idea, since they are probably going to be using more technology than usual these days!
Dance Mat Typing
Click on on the level in the upper bar, and then the stage for different lessons.
3) Connected North @Home
This looks like an amazing site which has many opportunities to connect with museums, zoos, artists and more. (Thank you for the recommendation from Hazel's family!)
Connected North @Home
4) Grand Erie School District
This school district has put out daily quick activities to do in the areas of reading, writing, math and physical activity. This link is specifically for grade two.
Week One - Grade 2 - March 30 -> April 3
Week Two - Grade 2 - April 6 -> 10
5) Scholastic Books Remote Learning Ideas
This is packed with fun activities related to reading, science and much more! Lots of choices on here.
Scholastic Learn at Home
6) Dav Pilkey at Home
From the author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants! Videos of him reading his books and drawing lessons. Also includes some fun "Dog Man" related activities.
Dav Pilkey at Home
7) Greater Victoria School District eLibrary
This website has a ton of links for you to explore. I like going to "learning by subject". There are a ton of interesting things for students to do.
This is the website: SD61 eLibrary
This is a PDF from the district explaining the eLibrary
8) Travel Kids Videos
We have shown some of these to the kids in class to help them get a feel for what other countries are like. This youtube playlist shows some of the videos. You may be able to find some also under National Geographic Kids (but many are blocked to this country :( )
Travel Kids
9) Live It!
These FREE online programs include live presentations from experts, music, games, art challenges and more. Locally produced, and looks like it has a lot of exciting content!
Live It!
10) POPEY - Home Learning Menu
A variety of activities relating to literacy and social/emotional wellness. Put out by POPEY (Provincial Outreach Program for the Early Years)
Home Learning Menu
