Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
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Emotional Regulation in your Children during COVID-19
Vancouver Island Counseling has posted an overview of ways to help your child foster emotional regulation during stressful times, including activities, resources, and signs to look for....
UBCO student creates science videos for kids
Kimberly Rutledge is a UBC Okanagan student who’s been posting science videos for kids who are homeschooling on Youtube. Click here to check out her videos. Original article: https://globalnews.ca/video/6871013/untitled-24/
Keep Learning: Open School BC Suggestions
Open School BC has compiled a list of ways to support the continuation of your child's learning while at home. Website: https://www.openschool.bc.ca/keeplearning/
Supporting Your Child’s Learning for Secondary School Students
School District 35 (Langley) has provided an overview of effective ways to support youth's learning as they adjust to learning in a new setting. PDF: https://www.sd35.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/04/Parent-Guide-for-Supporting-Learning-Secondary-2020Apr8.pdf
Supporting Your Child’s Learning for Elementary Students
School District 35 (Langley) has created an overview of ways to support your elementary aged child as they adjust to changes in their education. PDF:...
K-12 Learning at Home During COVID-19
UVic Library has created a guide that provides resources to support student learning at home and answers questions you may have about how to best support your child's schooling during this time. The resources in this guideline have been provided by teachers,...
Fostering Positive Family Communication
The Greater Victoria School District (SD61) presents a COVID-19 Snapshot Series with the following section containing information and tools for children in middle school and their parents on how to foster positive family communication during the ongoing COVID-19...
Resolving Conflict
The Greater Victoria School District (SD61) presents a COVID-19 Snapshot Series with the following section containing information and tools for adolescents in secondary school and their parents on how to resolve conflict during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Website:...
Helping Children in Elementary School Navigating Worry and Fear
The Greater Victoria School District (SD61) presents a COVID-19 Snapshot Series with the following section containing information and tools for children in elementary school and their parents on how to navigate worry and fear during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic....