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Video: Supporting Students with LDs in Math – A Parent’s Guide

About the video

In this video, parents and caregivers will discover practical ways to support children with learning disabilities (LDs) as they develop math skills and confidence. Supporting Students with LDs in Math: A Parent’s Guide explores how home routines, everyday activities, and open communication with educators can strengthen learning.

Viewers will learn about:

  • How the Ontario math curriculum encourages both skill-building and flexible thinking

  • Simple strategies for helping children practice and talk about math at home

  • The value of real-life math experiences — from cooking and shopping to measuring and budgeting

  • How to use tools, games, and conversation to make math fun and accessible

  • Ways to collaborate with teachers and use the Individual Education Plan (IEP) effectively

This video reminds families that math learning doesn’t have to be stressful — it can be engaging, creative, and connected to daily life.

     

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