Online Learning Resources
The following online resources are for students, parents/guardians and families to use and explore.
Microsoft Office
Stock up for academic success with Microsoft Office Lakehead students and parents get a free complete version of Microsoft Office. Word, Excel, OneNote, OneDrive, and Powerpoint included. To get Microsoft Office, login at www.office.com and click on the “install office” button. Username: The first 8 characters of the first name, followed by the first 8 characters of the last name, followed by two numbers for the month of birth, followed by two numbers for date of birth. (e.g. johndoe1225@ lakeheadschools.ca) Password: use the first initials of the first and last name, follow by a dash, followed by the last six numbers of the student number (e.g. jd-123456). |
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Categories
- Math
- Literacy
- Art
- History & Geography
- Science & Exploration
- Phys-ed / Well Being / Social Emotional Tools
- Native Language
- Other Tools
Math
ProdigyThe math problems presented in the game reinforce what your child is learning in school. All educational content is free for all children, forever. The game is adaptive. Children get personalized math content based on their strengths and weaknesses. Game-based learning is engaging and effective in building confidence. Children solve math challenges to progress in the game. Prodigy is free. Grade Level: 1 – 8 |
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mPower
A fun and innovative online game-based resource that builds problem-solving, critical thinking and math skills. It immerses children in a virtual world of math in which they learn key concepts through fun and engaging game experiences. mPower is a free game provided by TVO. Includes an app on iPad Grade Level: 1 – 8 |
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CEMC Courseware
Grade Level: 7 – 12 |
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Dreambox
An online math program that looks at how a student is solving problems to adjust accordingly and build a unique learning path for them. * Free 90 day trial Grade Level: K – 8 |
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Mathies
The mathies.ca website houses Ontario Ministry of Education developed resources to support mathematics learning from Kindergarten to Grade 12. This site is designed for Ontario K-12 students, educators and parents/guardians. Grade Level: K – 8 |
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TODO Math
Interactive math practice for PreK to 2nd grade that children worldwide LOVE to “play all by myself”. Grade Level: K – 2 |
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Bedtime Math
Helps kids love numbers so they can handle the math in real life. “We make math part of the family routine. Every day, we serve up a quick bite of wacky math just for fun. It’s nothing like school. Parents can sign up by email, on our website, and on our free app. Whether it’s flamingos, ninjas or pillow forts, kids can see the math in their favorite topics. No Grade Level: Primary |
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Games, puzzles, free downloads, worksheets/word problems. Grade Level: K – 6 |
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Illuminations
Includes lessons, mobile games for students, interactive activities and brain teasers. Grade Level: JK – 12 |
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Which One Doesn’t Belong? A website dedicated to providing thought-provoking puzzles for math teachers and students alike. There are no answers provided as there are many different, correct ways of choosing which one doesn’t belong. Enjoy! Grade Level: K – 12 |
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A+Click
Math and Logic Problems to develop logical reasoning and problem- solving skills. Grade Level: 1 – 12 |
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Cool Card Games
16 Card Games “That Will Turn Your Students Into Math Aces” Grade Level: 1 – 8 |
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Math Games printable PDF
Math game templates compiled for Lakehead Public Schools students. These are games to Grade Level: K – 6 |
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Doing Mathematics with Your Child (PDF Download)
A guide for parents which includes practical suggestions as to how to support their child with mathematics at home. Grade Level: K – 12 |
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Reflex Math Adaptive and individualized, Reflex is an effective system for mastering basic facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division for grades 2+.Full of games that students love, Reflex takes students at every level and helps them quickly gain math fact fluency and confidence.If you don’t have an account you can sign up for a free trial here -> https://www.reflexmath.com/trial Grade Level: 1 – 8 |
Literacy
ABCYA
A leading educational game channel for kids! Meeting the need of families, we recommended smart study through playing math, sudoku games. Grade Level: K – 8 |
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Sora
Students can gain access to thousands of eBooks and Audio Books through our online library with a web browser or by using the Sora App on a phone or iPad. Username: student number Password: first name (lower case) Grade Level: K – 12 |
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BookFlix
An online literacy resource that pairs classic fictional video storybooks from Weston Woods with related eBooks from Scholastic. Username – lakehdsb Grade Level: K – 6 |
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Starfall
A children’s website that teaches basic English reading and writing skills. The main demographic is Kindergarten to Grade 3. It teaches children how to read by using games and phonics. Also has an app. Grade Level: 1 – 6 |
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Unite for Literacy
Provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages. Literacy is at the core of a healthy community, so we unite with partners to enable all families to read with their Grade Level: All |
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Reading and Writing with Your Child
A Guide for parents which includes practical suggestions as to how to support their child with reading and writing at home. Grade Level: All |
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Storyline Online
Available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to Grade Level: K – 4 |
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English for Everyone
Printable worksheets with answer keys! Grade school (K-12), and English as a Second Language (ESL), and anyone interested in advancing their knowledge of the English language should be able to benefit from this website. It offers a large variety of accurate and concise skill building resources geared towards a range of ability levels. *please be advised this content is American but still relevant in many areas. Grade Level: K – 12 |
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Scholastic Learn at Home
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking and growing. Grade Level: All |
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French Resources: | |
The FSL Homework Toolbox
An online FSL resource for parents and students in Ontario. The site is designed to support parents who have children in a French Immersion program, and also provides useful tips and resources for French Immersion students. The “toolbox” section of the website lists numerous online resources in French. |
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Homework Help in French Lakehead Public Schools is pleased to offer free Online Homework Help in French to students through Voilà Live’s Virtual Campus. Students have access to live online tutors to get homework help in French, and to practice their French through interactive games and activities. Online tutors are available Monday to Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.To register for Voilà Live, visit http://voilalearning.com/en/free-online-tutoring/ click on ‘My school board is registered’, complete the form and use the code: 01LAKEHEAD |
Art
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
Bestselling Children’s Author Mo Willems Is Teaching Kids Drawing On YouTube
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History & Geography
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
This interactive atlas was created by The Royal Canadian Geographical Grade Level: 7 – 12 |
Science & Exploration
National Geographic Kids
Learn about animals and geography in the kids version of National Geographic. Grade Level: 3 – 12 |
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Minecraft: Education Edition
Play inside an open world game that promotes creativity and problem-solving in an immersive environment where your only limit is your imagination. Login with your Office ID. Includes an app on iPad Grade Level: 3 – 12 |
Phys-Ed / Well being / Social Emotional Tools
Cosmic Kids Yoga Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids. Each session is designed around various themes including: Minecraft, Disney movies, animals, stories, nursery rhymes etc. Grade Level: K – 5 |
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Second Step Free Second Step and Committee for Children Resources for Educators and Families to Use During School Closures to support well-being and social-emotional skills. Grade Level: K – 5 |
Native Language
Waking UP Ojibwe: Anishinaabemodaa
Grade Level: All |
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Anishinaabemowin Words & Phrases
English to Ojibwe translations and sound clips: Basic phrases, school Grade level: K- 12 |
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Nimkii Aazhibikong
Series of audio lessons available for download for the intermediate Grade Level: 10 – 12 (Intermediate language learners) |
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7 Oaks
Ojibwe bilingual book series of 15 themes that can be printed or Grade Level: All |
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7 Oaks
Anishinaabemowin nursery Grade Level: All |
Other Tools
Britannica School is a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.
Username – lakehdsb Grade Level: K – 12 |
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Teaching Kids News posts weekly news articles, written by professional journalists. It’s free to read and use in the classroom. Articles are written for students in the areas of Arts, Science, Sports and Politics. Grade Level: All |
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Crash Course
Crash Course is one of the best ways to educate yourself, your classmates, and your family on YouTube! From courses like Astronomy to History and Anatomy & Physiology it’s got you covered with an awesome variety of AP high school curriculum topics. With various witty hosts at your service, you won’t even notice you’re getting smarter. You can also go directly to YouTube Crash Course to access the channel directly. There are also crash course kids videos on You Tube. Grade Level: 9 – 12 |
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Khan Academy
The organization produces short lessons in the form of Grade Level: K – 12 |
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XELLO
Xello is a career and pathway matching portal. Create an action plan that outlines the steps needed to achieve school, career and life goals. Students use Xello to sign up for Secondary School classes. Login at: www.lakeheadschools.ca/classroomwebsites and click on the Xello icon. Username is your office ID ( without @lakeheadschools.ca added) Password is your office ID password Grade Level: 6 – 12 |