Learning from Home Resources

Reading:

ESL reading practice: Click on ... Unite for Literacy
eBOOKS: Sign in with your learn 34 email: https://soraapp.com/welcome/login/202930
Collection of free eBooks, check the description for log in info click on: Collection of Free EBooks

Need help? Something not working? Please email Ms. Epp at Loraleigh.Epp [at] abbyschools.ca (subject: Help%20with%20the%20reading%20practice%20apps!) ( )or loraleigh.epp [at] learn34.com

P.E.:

AT-HOME FAMILY ACTIVITY PACKS - BOKS is here to help your family stay active at home with as many free and accessible resources as possible. Fill out the form online to download the FREE resources. Tune into their Facebook Live Workouts each weekday https://www.facebook.com/BOKSKidsCanada/

Parent Tips:

Please click the attachment entitled "Parent Tips - English" at the bottom of the page for more information and helpful suggestions to get your child(ren) learning at home.
The ministry website for learning from home, click on: OPEN SCHOOL BC
Scholastic has daily & weekly plans of simple activities all accomplishable with a lot of "stuff" & can be parent or student directed. Click on SCHOLASTIC LEARN AT HOME

Math:

The Khan Academy is a free supplemental math program that students and families can use., click here: KHAN ACADEMY

Other Helpful Information & Resources:

Child Care for Essential Service Workers

We are asking ESW parents looking for child care to connect with Archway Community Services by either calling 604-850-7934, Email: ccrr [at] archway.ca, or visit their webpage: abbotsfordccrr.ca

New Federal Government Supports

Support for families who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 can access resources at Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Employment and Social Development Canada

Temporary Income Support for Workers and Parents
Longer-Term Income Support for Workers
Income Support for Individuals Who Need It Most

Finally, we understand that this can be a very stressful time for families. See below for several different links that you may find helpful:

Social/Emotional support

Anxietycanada.ca - Free downloads, information for coping with Covid-19, Anxiety plans.
Child and Youth Mental Health (Abbotsford) - Intake by phone: (604) 870-5880
Abbotsford Youth Commission
The Foundry: One stop shop for youth seeking mental health, substance use and health care assistance.

Kids Help Phone is a 24/7/365 line dedicated to youth: 1 (800) 668-6868