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Activity Counts
Activity Counts is a series of 27 activity cards that introduce fundamental math concepts and skills to students in a fun, active way. Activities are grouped according to divisions (Primary, Junior) and address fundamental mathematics concepts and skills in the Ontario Math curriculum (2020) including: numbers, algebra, data, spatial sense, and financial literacy. The Ontario Math curriculum also includes social-emotional learning skills to support the learning of math concepts and skills while fostering overall well-being and the ability to learn through critical thinking and creativity
Gathering Evidence through Conversation, Observation and Products
Grade 4
As children become more independent and more responsible for their own safety, they learn the skills for assessing risk, responding to dangerous situations online, and protecting themselves from a variety of social dangers including bullying, abuse, violence, and other risks associated with...
Financial Literacy
Teaching about food literacy can be linked to financial literacy in a number of ways. As students apply their understanding of food advertising and marketing to make healthier food choices and decisions, they must consider the factors over which they have control. This may include making the...
Strand C, Movement Competence
Disability at the Forefront: Q&A Power Panel Webinar Recap
How Inquiry Supports Student Learning in H&PE
Educator Entry Points into Inquiry-Based Learning
What are the Components of the IEP Process?
Clearing the Air About Cannabis: Trends in Student Cannabis Use Since Legalization
Examining Bias
“Neutral perspectives on a situation are rare and … everyone’s perspective is coloured by their context, beliefs and background. i ” Before teaching students about healthy living topics, educators need to reflect on their own assumptions, prejudices, stereotypes, and biases, in order to create a...
Animal Moves
Use “Animal Moves” to encourage movement in a variety of ways. Animal moves can be used in warm-ups and cool-downs and as a part of many activities in the lesson. Encourage children to explore and create their own animal moves. Bear Walk Get in position with hands and feet touching the floor. Move...
Grade 5
As children become more independent and more responsible for their own safety, they learn the skills for assessing risk, responding to dangerous situations online, and protecting themselves from a variety of social dangers including bullying, abuse, violence, and other risks associated with...
Grade 6
As children become more independent and more responsible for their own safety, they learn the skills for assessing risk, responding to dangerous situations online, and protecting themselves from a variety of social dangers including bullying, abuse, violence, and other risks associated with...
Ask a Dietitian: Navigating the Grocery Store
Drawing the Line on Gender-Based Violence in Ontario
Figure 2: Inquiry Components in the Living Skills: Critical and Creative Thinking Example Long Description
Visual of three columns displaying points on each Living Skill. Column one heading “Personal Skills” Subheading “Self Awareness and Self Monitoring Skills” Developing a realistic understanding of their own strengths and areas that need improvement Monitoring their progress in developing skills and...
Vaccination Talks Toolkit
The Vaccination Talks Toolkit is a free online resource that integrates health literacy, digital media literacy and inquiry into discussions about vaccines as part of healthy living. This resource is intended to support children and youth in developing their health literacy related to vaccinations...
Ask a Dietitian: Supporting Educator Nutrition and Well-being Webinar Blog
On December 9, 2020, Ophea hosted a webinar exploring educator’s own personal well-being and nutrition. The purpose of this webinar was to provide an overview of nutrition and self-care to continue supporting healthy, active living and well-being for educators. We all know that the Health and...