You may find you have some unexpected funds available due to cancelled lessons and activities. Here are some hands-on resource ideas! Note that the deadline for using Ministry funding for the current 2019/20 school year is one month away. Orders must be placed before the OTIS forms close on April 30th.
Suggestions for Resources
Resources purchased with ministry funds should have a clear connection to the Student Learning Plan.
English Language Arts Games and Resources
- Apples to Apples Junior
- Boggle Junior
- Alphabet Bingo
- Silly Sentences by DK Games
- Novels and stories – The Read-Aloud Revival has fantastic read-aloud suggestions!
Math Manipulatives and Games
- Base 10 blocks
- Pattern blocks
- Cash register and Canadian money
- Math games – Sum Swamp, Qwirkle, Blokus, Yahtzee
Science Kits and Games
- Educational K’Nex or educational LEGO kits
- Animal Tracks by Young Scientists Club
- Snap Circuits
Geography and Social Studies Games
- 10 Days in … by Out of the Box
- Ticket to Ride
- Map puzzles
- Civitas: The Government Card Game by Bright Ideas Press
Art Games
- Go Fish for Art Card Games
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