Your guide to online activities, events and learning resources for families during school closures and COVID-19 social distancing.
Activity & Learning Resources
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
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,
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
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
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.
Get Connected with Virtual CNE this Summer
This year’s Virtual CNE offers free and paid family content, concerts, and new at-home experiences including cooking with celebrity chefs, virtual escape room, sand sculpting lessons, and return of the popular CNE Gaming
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
Esports Camps Coming to Waterloo Region this April
Sports Camps Canada has partnered with Subnation Media to bring competitive video gaming esports camps to the Waterloo Region. The virtual Explore Waterloo Region esports Spring Break camps will provide top-level instruction to campers
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
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
