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ESL: Grade 7-8: Tips and info for parents and families...

A guide full of resources to help our English learners in grade 7-8, as they learn English. Includes information that may be of help for their families too!

Fun sites for young and old!

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!
Ziggityzoom
lots of fun games, activities, colouring pages, recipes, ideas and videos!

Anxiety Resources - 7-12

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

VLC - Anxiety Resources - 7-12
This guide has information to support students who are experiencing stress and anxiety. Parent and caregiver resources also available in this guide.

More Resources for Families and Teachers

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

Reading with your young person?

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

Gr. 7-8: Ask Us/Demande Moi