Learning Resources for Kids and Families
Nova Scotia Dept. of Education:
Nova Scotia At-Home Student Learning Packages: Primary to Grade 9 (3rd edition)
Nova Scotia At-Home Student Learning Packages: Primary to Grade 9 (2nd edition)
Nova Scotia At-Home Student Learning Packages: Primary to Grade 9 (1st edition)
Ideas for parents to help children to improve their reading and writing skills
Calendar of ideas to support family literacy
Ideas to support core and French immersion at home
Learning About the Mikmaw Fact sheets, resources guides, and videos on a range of subject areas including math, science, history and more.
Beyond our bookshelves: Learning opportunities at Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Resources and tips on learning at home from PARL Children’s Services Librarian, Kristel Fleuren-Hunter
Educational streaming platform for all ages, primary to post-secondary. Access programs such as Kids News, documentaries, audio and video content exploring science, nature and technology, current events, history, the arts, staying healthy, and more.
BC Open School Free eTextbooks: Kindergarten to Grade 12
Daily schedules with links to resources for pre-school to Grade 12.
Short animated movies for grades K-12; quizzes and materials for science, social studies, English, math, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music.
20 Days of home school curriculum for all grade levels.
Reading, Writing and Spelling
IXL Nova Scotia English Language Arts
Reading and writing lessons and resources for grades 1 – 12
Songs from Mi’kmaq Song Tradition Includes a Teacher’s Guide
Hundreds of interactive e-books for grades K – 5
Mabel Murple’s Popping Purple Wordspinning World
Nonsense poetry and rhymes by Nova Scotia author Sherri Fitch
For grades 4 – 8 focus on improving writing, encouraging children to find their voice and gain confidence. Free virtual Zoom workshops every Saturday. Sign up to receive an invitation to register.
Science
Skill focused questions for grades 2 to 8, analyze data, build new vocabulary, and deepen understanding of the natural world.
Mikmawey Debert Cultural Centre
Traditional & contemporary stories, teachings and information about Mi’kma’ki
Online activites for grade seven to nine but everyone will love resources like the 360 degree shark video and more!
All About Cells & Your Body Systems
A new experiment every day for 50 days!
Math
Lessons and resources for grades 1-12.
Invites students in Atlantic Canada to explore the mathematics evident in Mikmaw cultural practices.
Free math worksheets, lessons, games, ebooks & a curriculum guide.
Videos featuring super teacher Jeremy who explains math concepts in a fun, helpful way
Social Studies
The Book of Cultures: Buddies around the world
Profiles of children in 30 countries, celebrating diverse perspectives.
Links to fact sheets, resources guides, and videos
Resources that foster understanding of impacts of Indian Residential Schools, the Sixties Scoop and colonialism in Canada
All ages stories, media, timelines, and other resources focused on telling Canadian stories.
Canadian Social Studies Supersite
Links to a range of resources for children and adults.