Watch Cathy Thompson, the founder of Beyond the Classroom, interview some terrific guests who share tips and strategies for helping your kids learn at home.
Each episode will be centred on a topic as it relates to children and their learning needs ranging from online learning, music, learning disabilities, nutrition and more.
Schedule for upcoming episodes in Burlington and Oakville: https://www.yourtv.tv/burlington-oakville/schedule
Schedule for upcoming episodes in Milton & Halton Hills:
https://www.yourtv.tv/milton/schedule
Episode 1: Tips and Resources for Parents to support Kids Learning at Home
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Resources shared in Episode 1:
From Jill Campbell:
https://www.hcdsb.org/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.ontario.ca/page/letter-ontarios-parents-minister-education
From Rhianna Koopman
https://www.makebeliefscomix.com/
https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/
https://teachingkidsnews.com/
https://www.abcya.com/
https://www.getepic.com/
https://www.tvokids.com/
https://www.gonoodle.com/
Episode 2: Strategies for Managing ADHD and Learning Disabilities at Home
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Resources shared in Episode 2:
From Diane O’Reilly:
facebook.com/therealadhdlife
Instagram;/therealadhdlife
Twitter; @yourrealadhdlife
From Suzan Grace:
www.beyondtheclassroom.ca (tutoring)
https://www.grammarly.com/ – grammar and spelling
https://www.kurzweiledu.com/k3000-firefly/features.html -text to speech, note taking, writing tools, graphic organizers, test prep
https://snapandread.com/ – text to speech
https://learningtools.donjohnston.com/product/cowriter/ – talk to text writing tool with word prediction
https://mathtalk.com/ – speech to text for math
https://www.gingersoftware.com/ – writing tool
https://watchminder.com/about-us/what-is-watchminder- watch that vibrates with reminders – executive functioning organizer
https://www.inspiration-at.com/inspiration/ – mind mapping technology
Episode 3: Maximize Learning with Healthy Nutrition
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Resources shared in Episode 3:
From Jennifer Buccino:
UnlockFood.ca: https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/default.aspx
Packing healthy school lunches and snacks FAQ: https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/School-Health/Articles/Packing-Healthy-School-Lunches-and-Snacks-FAQs.aspx
From Cathy Haan:
Episode 4: Supporting Kids Transitioning to Post-Secondary School
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Resources shared in Episode 4:
Lana Yilmaz: Owner of Exclusive Education Consultants
https://www.campustour.ca/
https://www.cangap.ca/
Brogan Nelson: Student at Boston Conservatory at Berklee (Fall 2020)
http://mtcollegeauditions.com/
https://collegeauditioncoach.com/
https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/summer/mtdi
https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/summer/mtai
Episode 5: Helping Your Child Maintain Social Connections
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Resources shared in Episode 5:
From Rosemarie Reid-Julien, owner of Beyond the Classroom Brampton:
www.beyondtheclassroom.ca/northbrampton
From Delia Rusu:
Psychology Today website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/
Canadian Mental Health Association website: https://cmha.ca/
Delia’s ebook “100 Mandalas + Positive Affirmations for Kids and Teens”: https://payhip.com/b/Vl3F
Delia’s free Facebook group for Moms Raising WISE Kids and Teens: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingwisekids/
Episode 6: Music & Learning
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Resources shared in Episode 6:
Noreen Donnell: Certified Music Therapist, owner of MusicByDesign, Founder of ComMusicate
Adrienne Pringle: Psychotherapist, Music Therapist, owner of Beyond the Studio and Sing it Girls
Episode 7: Dealing with Anxious Feelings in the Home
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Resources shared in Episode 7:
Michelle Brans – Family Psychotherapist
https://kidshelpphone.ca
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
https://youthhubs.ca/en/about/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/ontario?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8vaBrqLS6QIV8PvjBx2wtgIdEAAYASAAEgLM1_D_BwE
http://countingbutterflies.com
Sara Schlatter- Parent
Websites and Apps
ANANDA KIDS – website, youtube videos and APP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLVqInDfzJY&list=PLdrUeeBIMbrLwbW34OLtkEAL_lrSxWRn0
KID EVOLVE http://www.kidevolve.com/ IMAGINARIUM PODCAST
COSMIC KIDS YOGA https://www.cosmickids.com/
Books
THE EXPLOSIVE CHILD by Ross W Green Ph.D.
THE CONSCIOUS PARENT by Shefali Tsabury
Kids Are Worth Tt by Barbara Coloroso
Keys to Parenting Your Anxious Child by Katharina Manassis
The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J Siegal, M.D .and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D
Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Mellow Out, They Say, If I Only Could: Intensities and Sensitivities of the Young and Bright by Michael M. Piechowski, Ph.D
Children’s Mental Health Centres
http://www.etobicokechildren.com/
http://www.etobicokechildren.com/
Laurel Crossley: www.laurelcrossley.com
Episode 8: A Growth Mindset: Encouraging Kids through the Tough Times
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Resources shared in Episode 8:
Cheryl Vrkljan: owner of Beyond the Classroom in Milton, and Flamborough
www.beyondtheclassroom.ca/milton
www.biglifejournal.com
www.mindsetworks.com
About Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ
About Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-71zdXCMU6A
MINDSET MATTERS (kids book):
https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Matters-Without-Limits-Bryan/dp/194488212X
MINDSET (adult book):
https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck-ebook/dp/B000FCKPHG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A07JKAJKG9S1&dchild=1&keywords=carol+dweck&qid=1589735854&s=books&sprefix=carol%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C167&sr=1-1
Avalon Harris: Certified Music Therapist
Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Carol Dweck)
Carol Dweck Ted Talk: The Power of Believing You Can Improve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X0mgOOSpLU
Nordoff Robbins Musical Resources https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/musical-resources-to-support-at-home/
Episode 9: Schedules! One Size does Not Fit All
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Resources shared in Episode 9:
Shelagh Cummins: Business Coach & Consultant
www.shelaghcummins.com/productive
Susan Schenk: Occupational Therapist and Author of Beyond OK: From Invisible to Invincible
https://www.shiftyourthinkingld.com/syt-learn
https://www.shiftyourthinkingld.com/syt-pmc-join-us
Episode 10: The Importance of Play in Learning
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Resources shared in Episode 10:
Ashley Leaman: Educator and Tutor with Beyond the Classroom
https://toytheater.com/
www.youtube.com
(Search Treehouse Direct)
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/kindergarten/parents-guide-play-based-learn-en.pdf
https://www.pinterest.ca/jodiabra/kindergarten-play-based-learning/
https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-use-play-learning
https://thekindergartenconnection.com/full-day-kindergarten-schedule/
https://www.sitters.co.uk/blog/the-15-best-activities-for-children-to-help-them-learn-through-play.aspx
Sarah Brodie: Art therapist and co-founder of The Arterie
Episode 11: Easy Ways to Build Resilience for Life
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Resources shared in Episode 11:
Tamara Leniew: Owner of Beyond the Classroom Hamilton Mountain
https://www.search-institute.org/
Binu Dhindsa: Life Coach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flCI9z3hopI
this video is about how to manage with our closest relationships.
https://carolynhidalgo.com/how-to-connect-authentically-at-home-with-your-children/
This is an article on how to connect with your children.
