Tuesday 7 April 2020

Digital Resource for Wellness, Literacy and Numeracy, Post #3, April 7th, 2020

Gardening!

Many families have started or thinking about starting a garden: indoor or out.  Now is a great time to start seeds inside and some seeds could go directly outside already: lettuce and spinach to name a couple.

Try out this family oriented blog recommended by CBC radio to get you started: 

 

Donna Balzer is a garden expert, regular guest on CBC radio in Alberta and host of internationally aired Bugs & Blooms on HGTV.  She claims she is great for beginners or the experienced gardener.

Start your garden today!


THEME
Description
Language
Grade Level
BC GOV RESOURCES:



Sections about Learning from Home, Everyday Learning Activities, Resources, Keeping Healthy, COVID-19 Information
Eng, but Fr resources included

MENTAL WELL BEING:



Kids Help Phone, a Canadian national charity that operates three counselling centres
Recommended on CBC radio: information as well as counselling support: 1-800-668-6868
Fr & Eng









LITERACY:

Eng


Created by weareteachers.com This site offers author read alouds from elementary to grade twelve: Mo Willems, David Shannon, James Dean, Monique Gray Smith, Oliver Jeffers ... AND MORE!










NUMERACY:



“An engaging math platform that uses a variety of interactive features and games to develop students’ math proficiency” (Keep Learning)

Early to middle yrs
ACTIVITIES:



Gardening
Donna Balzar: garden expert, regular guest on CBC radio in Alberta and host of internationally aired Bugs & Blooms on HGTV: great for beginners or the experienced gardener.  Her podcasts and specifically try this one about starting seeds indoors.
Eng
All


 

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