how to help kids learn: resources for parents
websites:

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Virtual resources to help kids from pre-k to grade 12 learn different math skills such as numbers, operations, algebra, geometry and more.

Funbrain
An educational site with games and videos for K–8 kids, including those with learning disabilities. Its illustrated directions support struggling readers.

Reading Rockets
Provides kid-friendly resources on literacy, including videos and tips for struggling readers. It’s engaging for children learning about their reading challenges.

Dyslexia Resource Centre
Offers tutoring services in Hamilton as well as providing information about dyslexia

IXL Personalized Learning
Personalized online learning for math, science and English, K-Gr 12

Khan Academy
Offers in-depth explanations with videos for all types of math from pre-K to college

Dreambox
Provides fun and personalized instruction for math K-8 and reading K-12

Brilliant
“Interactive lessons make even complex ideas easy to grasp. Instant, custom feedback accelerates your understanding.” For kids 13+ with lessons about algebra, functions and programming.
articles:

LD online
Enhancing School Success with Mnemonic Strategies
This article describes suggestions for helping students with learning disabilities improve memory for school content.

Understood
6 strategies teachers use to help kids who learn and think differently
This article provides information about 6 common teaching strategies and how parents can use these techniques.
books for parents:

Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities by Daniel Franklin
Covers dysgraphia alongside dyslexia, with practical interventions.

Why Is Math So Hard For Some Children?: The Nature and Origins of Mathematical Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
By Daniel Berch Ph.D and Michele Mazzocco Ph.D

The Writing Revolution By Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler
Offers strategies to support writing skills, adaptable for dysgraphia.

Sharing the Secrets: Teach Your Child to Spell
By Ruth McQuirter Scott and Sharon Siamon
Workbooks:

Solaro Study Guides
Provides study guides and workbooks for key subjects in line with the Ontario curriculum for grades 3 to 12 for purchase.

Freeology
Offering free worksheets for a variety of educational subjects.

Complete canadian curriculum workbooks
Offers workbooks that cover all subjects for each grade, while also providing single-subject-based workbooks.

Math Makes Sense
Math workbooks aligned with the Ontario curriculum for grades K to 8 with a digital option if needed.
podcasts:

Tilt Parenting
Hosted by Debbie Reber, this podcast offers 250+ episodes on parenting kids with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and more. Episodes (30–60 minutes) feature experts and parent stories.

But why: A Podcast for curious kids
Answers kids’ questions about the world, occasionally covering topics like how the brain learns. Episodes are 10–20 minutes, ideal for ages 5–10. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In It: raising Kids Who Learn Differently
Hosted by Rachel Bozek and Gretchen Vierstra, it explores parenting kids with dyslexia, ADHD, and other differences. Episodes (20–40 minutes) include practical tips and guest interviews.

The Special Education Inner Circle
Discusses IEP strategies for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and NVLD, with episodes (15–30 minutes) for busy parents.

Parenting Special Needs Podcast
Hosted by Chantai Snellgrove, it covers trends, communication strategies, and adaptive activities for kids with special needs. Episodes (15–45 minutes) are empowering and informative.

Little Stories for tiny people
Features short, whimsical stories (10–15 minutes) that subtly teach empathy and diversity, suitable for ages 3–8. It’s calming and accessible for kids with attention challenges. Available on Spotify.