Some useful resources

Here are some useful resources about Learning Disabilities which will help you advocate for your child.

  1. Learning Disabilities Association of Vancouver
    http://www.ldav.ca
  2. Learning Disabilities online
    http://www.ldonline.org
  3. Learning Disabled Association of Canada
    http://www.ldac-acta.ca
  4. International Dyslexia Association
    http://www.interdys.org
  5. BC Center for Ability Association (BCCFA) and their Stepping Stones program. This program provides support and learning for parents who have children with learning challenges. Please contact to see if you qualify. General contact number: 604-4515111. Website: www.BC-cfa.org

Remember if you have a diagnosis then you may be able to write off OG tutoring as a medical expense. Check with your accountant and also check out these websites:
http://www.disabilitytaxservices.ca/

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    Summer and weekend learning

    Here are some nice websites to explore with your children. Some are free and others require a subscription fee. Most have a free trial option.

    Language based

    IXL. This website is great for kids to review school content by grade. There is a fee for subscribing: IXL.com

    Free reading books. Check out this website: www.freephoneticreaders.com. This is a great set of books to help your child reinforce and master their sounds and are free Get free phonetic reader stories: www.freephoneticreaders.com

    Math and Language based

    IXL. This website is great for kids to review school content by grade. There is a fee for subscribing. Covers content by grade and covers Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. IXL aligns to B.C. math and English curriculum. There is weekly reporting provided to the parent. Check it out: IXL.com

    Math based to master math facts

    Great beginner programs

    BIG BRAINZ. This is an excellent program to help your child master math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). There is a fee with this one, but there is a free trial available: www.BigBrainz.com

    REFLEX MATH. Reflex math is another great program to consider. There is a fee with this one, but there is a free trial available: www.Reflexmath.com

    More advanced programs

    MATHIGON. I like this program and in addition it is free. It covers math foundations for students in grade 6-8 and covers numbers and arithmetic, geometry, equations and functions, probability and statistics. It’s an active learning program where the textbooks come to life to keep the student alert and active in their learning. The content covered continues for grade 9-12 and there is also a section called “recreational activities and fun”.  www.mathigon.org

    Support for parents for math

    It’s important that children not be afraid of math. Sometimes we don’t realize it and we may as parents be contributing to their fears and anxiety about the subject. Check out some of these resources:

    Dr. Carol Dweck has done research looking at why some children seek challenges and others do not (Growth Mindset versus Fixed Mindset). Check the article and videos to see a summary of her study results:
    Video: Growth Mindset Introduction: What it is, How it Works, and Why it Matters 
    Video: The Impact that Praise has on Children’s Development
    Article: Growth Mindset Parenting 

    Other fun programs to entertain your children

    Are your children watching too much YouTube? How about introducing them to this site that has lots of fun videos on the eccentricities of mathematics. www.youtube.com/channel/UCOGeU-1Fig3rrDjhm9Zs_wg

    Check out this website: www.planetmaker.wthr.us

    Greek language learning

    For my Greek following, here are some interesting sites:

    Interested in your child learning Greek, then check out this website. Also introduces the student to Greek culture and heritage:  www.Elinopoula.com and for Facebook: www.facebook.com/ellinopoula

    Great learning book series that are meant for Greeks in Diaspora: Greek 123 and they also have a developing online program to support their book series: www.greek123.com

    Biblioagora is a great website to purchase all things Greek and also Greek language material for adults and children. www.bibliagora.net