Free Resources – parents

Free Resources

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Building Bridges (ELA; current events)

Grades K +

Building Bridges is a photocopiable current events resource, published in English and French, for students in grades 5 through 7+

This publication aims to build understanding of current events that impact Indigenous Peoples and all Canadians.

Please reach out to your teacher for access.

The Canadian Reader (ELA; current events)

Grades 3+

The Canadian Reader focuses on Canadian current events and issues only
Print/pdf publication that includes lesson plans and is meant to be explored in a classroom setting
Published once a month, 8 times per year

Please reach out to your teacher for access.

Currents 4 Kids

Grades 3+

An interactive publication that can be well-utilized in the classroom but is also easy to use at home, in the library or a lab on any Internet-connected device available to the student
Published once per week, 38 times per year

*please contact your teacher directly to request this resource*

Click here to access website

Jump Math

Grades K+

Comprehensive grades K-8 math print-based learning program for students and professional teaching tools and support for educators, as well as parent resources to help children learn at home

*please contact your teacher directly to request this resource*

Click here to access website

Magazines: Digital (ELA; cross-curricular)

Grades K+

Through the SD71’s Learning Resource Centre, your family has access to several titles, including NatGeo Kids.

Username: 71SBO
Password: 71sbo10

Click here to access

Typing Pal (ADST)

Grades 1+

Games and exercises designed to develop typing skills
Three learning environments available (Ages 6-11; 12-16; 17+)

*please contact your teacher directly to request this resource*

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What in the World? (ELA; current events)

Grades 5+

Photocopiable current events resource, published in English and French, for Canadian students in grades 5 through 7 (Level 1) and grades 8 through 10 (Level 2)
Designed to enhance students’ understanding of and interest in current Canadian and international events and issues
Published once a month, 8 times per year

Please reach out to your teacher for access.

Wild Math

Grades K-5

Wild Math Curriculum Guides are a US-based, nature inspired outdoor math curriculum for grades K-5.

**Important** These PDFs have been purchased by Navigate NIDES for exclusive use by registered families and teachers for the current school year. It is for your use only for this academic year and may not be shared/distributed at any time.

For students who have Brightspace: the PDFs have been embedded in the courses. For those who don’t have access, your teacher can send you licensed copies. Please reach out to them directly.

Click here to access website

ACF website for families:
Go to SD71 website
Click on portal (top right corner of web page)
Username: student number
Password: first initial, last initial and last four digits of PEN
Click on Research
NFB website for Canadian content videos. Free!

Free Resources

Building Bridges (ELA; current events)

Grades K +

The Canadian Reader (ELA; current events)

Grades 3+

Currents 4 Kids

Grades 3+

Jump Math

Grades K+

Magazines: Digital (ELA; cross-curricular)

Grades K+

Typing Pal (ADST)

Grades 1+

What in the World? (ELA; current events)

Grades 5+

Wild Math

Grades K-5

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