Welcome Parents!
OFHSA is pleased to provide this page of resources and links for parents. If you have any suggestions to make this page more useful please send them to us at: info@ofhsa.on.ca. We welcome your feedback and input.
Parent Survey Opportunity:
Basic Multiplication in Grades 4–8
OFHSA has been asked to share an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students in Grades 4–8 to participate in a national baseline survey about children’s understanding of basic multiplication.
The short survey is seeking the parent perspective on topics such as:
- How well parents feel their child understands basic multiplication
- How their child approaches multiplication at their current grade level
- Time spent supporting multiplication learning at home
- Whether families have received step-by-step written resources to support learning
The survey takes approximately 2 minutes to complete and is open until October 31, 2026.
Participation is voluntary. This is an external survey and is not an OFHSA research project. OFHSA is sharing the opportunity for the information of our members and families.
Promoting Reading Readiness
Help your kindergarten-aged child build the sound-awareness skills that support early reading. This free guide by Marvin L. Simner, Ph.D., offers practical, research-informed activities that parents and caregivers can use at home to introduce rhyming, word sounds and phonemic awareness. Activities progress gradually, allowing children to learn at their own pace while preparing for phonics and reading instruction.
Download the free Parent/Caregiver’s Guide
Published by the Canadian Psychological Association.
A Safe Place to Learn About Money Management
from Credit Counselling Society
Here are some free resources for you!
DON’T TREAT YOUR HEALTH LIKE AN EXPERIMENT.
from NOT AN EXPERIMENT
Kids listen more than you may think!
SO TALK ABOUT VAPING
Additionally, we have other resources for parents available on our website, including:
- The parent section of Not An Experiment.
- The “Let’s Talk About Vaping” resource.
- The Resist page, which provides insights into the pressures youth face regarding vaping and guidance for parents on how to support their children.
Check out the downloadable parent/caregiver resource HERE
How to support your Child’s Mental Health
from School Mental Health Ontario
During these challenging times, you may be worried about your child(ren)’s mental health and well-being. You may notice that they are anxious or unsettled, and perhaps have told you that they are worried about someone in the family getting the virus. They may be confused about why usual activities are disrupted or may be disappointed to miss something that they were looking forward to. All of these things are very natural at this uncertain time. Read more…
School Mental Health Ontario Resources:
- Supporting mental health and wellness during the return to school: Tips for parents and families
- Easy and fun mental health activities to try at home
- Noticing Mental Health Concerns for your Child
- Reaching out: A resource to support student help-seeking
- Suicide Prevention Guide for Parents and Families During COVID-19 and Return to School
- Self-care 101 for students
Publications produced by OFHSA
- OFHSA Liability Insurance Coverage
- Tips for Home & School Association Executives
- The Home and School Song
- Labour Disputes
- Working Together & Conflict Management
- Engaging Parents at the School Level
- Leadership Planning and Training
- Conflict of Interest
- Member Resource- Consultation Education in Ontario
- How to Promote Parent Voice
- EQAO Information Sheet
- OSR: Ontario Student Record
Resources From the Ministry of Education and Others
- Ombudsman Annual Report
- Ministry of Education- Parent Guide
- Financial literacy
- Stop bullying in schools
- Resources to support learning
- Provincial Code of Conduct
- Transitions for students with special education needs
- Habitat for Learning