Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
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Resource for Cyber Safety
CyberSafe.ca is an online blog created to share information about cyber safety, cybersecurity and spreading awareness of cybercrime. This website provides information about the basics of cybersafety, cloud storage models, how to protect yourself from cybercrimes such...
A Guide to Online Privacy of Students
The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario have created a guide to privacy and access. They have also created fact sheets providing dos and donts for online privacy for students. Although this guide was created for Ontario, many of these tips and guides are...
Fraser Health Resources for Teachers and Administrators
Fraser Health has created a guide for teachers, administrators, and parents to help keep students healthy in schools. The guide contains resources for healthy eating, physical activity, substance use, mental health and wellness, and sexual health. Website:...
Back to School Resources
The Adoptive Families Association of BC has compiled a list of their back to school resources. On this page, you can find free on-demand webinars, schedules for Facebook live sessions, tips on creating structure and why it is important, self-care tips for parents, and...
Online learning resources from the Museum of Vancouver
The Museum of Vancouver has online educational activities, ranging from projects to games to virtual exhibits. The activities can be used in the classroom, to supplement school work at home, or as a fun activity for children in grades K-8....
Canada Student Grant For Students With Dependants
This Canada Student Grant is available for students enrolled in part-time or full-time studies at a designated post-secondary institution and has a child under the age of 12. Due to COVID-19, the monthly grant has increased and students eligible must qualify for...
Tips to Get Ready for Back to School
With back to school fast approaching, this blog gives parents tips and tricks to ease the family back into the school year. Tips include creating a calendar, planning for back to school shopping, and starting the prep now! This blog also includes home organization and...
B.C. Back to School FAQs
Students are set to return back to school on September 10, while teachers and staff head back on September 8th. There are many questions surrounding the return of students in classrooms and the article below has collected a list of frequently asked questions along...
NASA STEM @ Home
NASA STEM @ Home is a virtual STEM-based program for students in grades K-12, including age appropriate activities in a variety of formats from videos to hands on activities are. There are also resources for parents, teachers, and post-secondary students....