Mindfulness for Stress Relief
All of the changes that continue to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic have created stress. Some people have found that mindfulness activities are helpful. The activities don’t have to be …
Read All About Lit
Find resources and research relevant to the literacy community in our Read All About Lit blog.
Learn to Code at Home
Are you looking for some fun learning for kids? How about some coding? Parents don’t need to be experts to have this learning happen at home. Code.org has responded …
Reading Resources Online
Are you teaching reading skills to adults at a distance? Would online access to reading materials at a variety of reading levels be helpful? Here are some of the places …
Linking food and literacy in Houston
Houston Link to Learning uses food programming as a great way to teach literacy skills and to provide food for families. Like many organizations we are really concerned about our vulnerable …
BC’s Restart Plan
Yesterday the BC Government announced BC’s Restart Plan. Find information on what that can mean to you and your work in: BC’s Restart Plan BC COVID-19 Go-Forward Management Strategy BC …
Learning to Teach at a Distance
Have you made a fast change from in-person to distance teaching or tutoring? Would you like to feel more prepared? Many people are feeling the same way. Some helpful resources …
Social Connection during COVID-19
May 4th-10th is CMHA Mental Health Week. This year, the theme is ‘social connection’ and its importance for mental health. The campaign this year calls for us to #GetReal about …
Screen-Free Scavenger Hunts
Due to COVID-19, Screen-Free Week 2020 is now Screen-Free Saturdays! One day a week, every week, families are invited to turn off their devices and connect, explore and play while …
Family Violence and COVID-19
While staying at home offers protection from COVID-19, it increases the risk for women and children experiencing family violence. Domestic violence rates are rising in Canada and globally during the …
Virtual Field Trips
You can enjoy museums, art galleries, animals, farms, world landmarks, space stations and more without leaving home. Why not try a virtual field trip. Find suggestions in: 5 Canadian Virtual …