LibGuides: ESL: Grade 1-6: Tips and info for parents, families and caregivers...

Fun sites for young and old!

Anxiety Resources - K-6

Students, and their families may find these resources helpful...

VLC - Anxiety Resources - K-6
This guide has information to support students who are experiencing stress and anxiety. Parent and caregiver resources also available in this guide.

Some sites, aimed at younger folks, are a great place to start build vocabulary & understanding.

Sesame Street
An old familiar, favourite with lots of great videos, games and activities to jump start great exploration and fun!
Starfall
Learn letters, practice reading, have fun! Lots of fun themed activities! K- 2
Ziggityzoom
lots of fun games, activities, colouring pages, recipes, ideas and videos!

Look at the pictures together before you read.

Ask questions-- "Where is the...?" "What's that called...?" "What's she doing?" "Why did he do that?" "What happens next?"

Follow the text with your finger as you read.

With familiar stories, help your child join in or finish phrases.

Discuss things you both liked/didn't like about the story and why.

Don't forget...it's okay to read without stopping just to enjoy a great book

ABC 123 - Ministry of Education
Available in 15 different languages. Simple steps to your child's success. Did you know that there are many simple things you can do at home to support your child's education? Here are some effective (and easy!) tips for you.
CBC - Radio Canada International
Provides the news in 7 languages.
Culture Crossing
A community built guide to cross-cultural etiquette and understanding.

TR Leger Immigrant Services Brochure
TR Leger immigrant services may be able to assist families, new to Canada.

Settlement.org
Providing information and answers to settle in Ontario, Canada. For the English as a Second Language (ESL) learner, they have created some clear language tools for vocabulary, glossary and language exercises. This section will also be useful for ESL teachers, mentors and volunteers

Ontario Early Years - Leeds & Grenville
Serving Leeds and Grenville Counties
Glengarry Inter-Agency Group
Serving Cornwall, North & South Dundas, Stormont and Glengarry Counties
Childrens Resources on Wheels - Early Years
Serving Lanarks County
Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Find your area's centre if it's not listed, along with other valuable resources.
Positive Parenting Program - for EVERY parent
Every parent knows that kids don't come with an instruction manual so chances are, if you're a parent or care-giver you've come to Triple P for help with a specific problem like tantrums or sleeping, bullying or teenage withdrawal.

Language Express
If you have concerns about your child's speech and language skills you can get help from the Preschool Speech and Language Program. (Leeds, Grenville, Lanark)

Literacy