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Activity & Learning Resources
Creative Gifts that Kids Can Give for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity for kids to show their dads some love and appreciation. We’ve rounded up 10 cool and heartfelt gift ideas that are guaranteed to put a big smile on dad’s face. From personalized crafts to
Fun Earth Day Crafts for Kids
April 22 is Earth Day, it’s a chance to celebrate our home and teach our kids about conservation. We’ve gathered up a few fun crafts and activities that we think you’ll enjoy and may also spark some interest about how we can protect and look
Fun Spring Craft Kits for Kids
We’ve rounded up our favourite at-home craft and activity kits for 2024 for kids from Etsy! Order now for the kids to have fun with over Spring Break, or just to get crafty and celebrate spring! Kids love creating, and craft kits can teach them
15 Fun St. Patricks Day Crafts for Kids
If you love green and gold you’re in LUCK! Get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with these 15 fun and festive crafts for kids and families.
10+ Spring Craft Kits for Kids
We’ve rounded up our favourite craft and activity kits from Etsy! Order ahead for the kids to have fun with over March Break, or just to get crafty and celebrate spring!
Fun Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home with Kids
Who doesn’t need a little more love at this time of year? February feels like one of our longest months, (even though it can be one of the shortest)! Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to give our loved ones a reminder of how much
10+ of the Coolest Winter Science Experiments For Kids
Captivate curious minds with these COOL winter science experiments for kids. We’ve rounded-up some fun activity ideas kids will love to try! Make frozen silly putty, bouncy snowballs, frozen bubbles, ice inukshuks and more! Let us know if you try one in the comments below.
Hop to it! Creative Easter Crafts for Kids
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite fun Easter crafts from talented crafting mommies around the web. Find some inspiration and get creative with the kids during the long weekend!
10+ Inspired Ideas for Decorating and Dyeing Easter Eggs
Easter is not complete without decorated eggs! It’s a holiday tradition that is sure to bring out your creativity. We’ve picked our favourite ideas to share with you from talented ladies around the web.
Colour the BSM
The Bata Shoe Museum may be closed for now, but you can still have fun exploring the history of shoes… from home! The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto has released a colouring book and is also offering a few pages to download as colouring sheets
Make your own Play Dough!
The kids are home, everyone’s outdoors, let’s have some good old-fashioned messy fun! Why messy fun? Of the five senses, the sense of touch is developmentally important.
5 Surprising Ways Online Summer Camp Actually “Works”, as Told by a Skeptical Parent
In March, I had the most optimistic ambitions of working from home while “homeschooling” 3 young kids. After all, I had run a summer camp last year – how hard could it be to help my own family? Plus, I knew we weren’t “on our
Creativity Online: Virtual Programs for Kids
Creativity comes in many forms, whether it’s dancing, cooking, coding, making music or art, creative expression is fun and helps build confidence in kids and teens.
Online Learning Resources for Kids
As a parent, you want your child to have the best education possible, and online learning resources make it easy to supplement classroom instruction. Find some great websites in this guide for Ontario kids!
2023 Winter Programs & Classes Guide
Inspire the love of learning and keep the kids busy this winter! Discover great kids programs in the GTA as well as Virtual Programs and Clubs that run from November
Kids Lit Online: Free Children’s Stories and Books
Kids stuck at home with nothing to do during COVID-19 closures? Take a virtual tour of some of the most notable aquariums across North America, explore the exhibits and watch live feeds of otters, sharks and penguins!
Bata Shoe Museum Launches New Virtual Exhibit: Boots and Blades
The Bata Shoe Museum is delighted to announce the release of its newest online exhibition Boots & Blades: The Story of Canadian Figure Skating. Developed with funding from the Digital
Dive into February with Junior Scientists: Ocean Exploration
Investigate some of Earth’s most mysterious underwater ecosystems during a four-part virtual series full of fun and learning for the whole family! Are you ready to dive in? Join the
5 Tips to Ensure Your Kids Stay Cybersecure
The pandemic has many children spending more time online than they may have ever before. Of course, that also brings it with a series of safety concerns and challenges. Many
Plan a Virtual Classroom Year-End Festival with EXPLORUM
Book a fun hands-on Science or DIY’Arts workshop with EXPLORUM that your students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, they can do from the comfort and safety of their kitchen!
Zoo to You Virtual Experiences
Looking for a fun and safe way to bring the Zoo to your own learning space? The Toronto Zoo offers a collection of at-home learning tools and programs for families
Audible Free Stories for Kids & Teens
Right now, during school closures, online learning, and rotating shutdowns, Audible is offering stories from their collection for free! Kids and families everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of
A Million Epic Adventures for an Incredible Cause
MS Read-a-Thon launches bold, modern new look for 2021 campaign to support people living with multiple sclerosis For more than 40 years, the MS Society of Canada’s MS Read-a-Thon has been helping kids
CNE At Home: The Virtual Fair @ TheEx.com
Toronto’s iconic summer tradition brings the fun of the fair online with popular shows, recipes, virtual rides, family fun, jam sessions, and memories from its 140-year heritage Although the iconic
Calm Kids with Breath Like a Bear
30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere An essential part of your back-to-school kit to help your child learn valuable calming techniques to use
COVID-19 Illustrated Children’s Information Book
A free information book was released by Nosy Crow this month explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler. Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto Master Builder Projects
In an effort to bring the fun of LEGO home to you during COVID-19 closures, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto is creating master-builder videos featuring cool lego projects for kids 3-12
