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You have probably come across SO many fun and interesting activities, online events and other resources for you and your family.
We want to put these together for you in ONE place. This is it: your one-stop shop where you can see upcoming online events, weekly classes and fields trips, and more, to help you through this difficult time.
Each week we’ll be highlighting new resources and links to help you explore new interests and opportunities. Make sure to check back every week, and see what new resources are available!
Featured Resources – June 1
This week Kids at Home is all about exploring new worlds. Solve video-riddles with your favourite characters from Wonderland, Baker Street, and Neverland. Then, take a virtual tour through Canada’s national Tulip Festival in Ottawa. Finish it off by creating your own world to explore with some engaging outdoor drama games and resources.
- 49 Physical Activities for Younger Kids: Help your young ones burn off some energy and enjoy the sunshine with these fun and unique activities.
Recommended for ages 2-5
- Household Material Birdfeeder: Welcome some flying visitors to your yard with this feeder made of household materials.
Recommended for ages 6-10
- Theatre in Place: Solve interactive video riddles with classic characters from Wonderland, Baker Street, and Neverland.
Recommended for ages 5-10
- 99 Water Activities for Toddlers and Kids: Beat the summer heat with these fun and simple outdoor water activities.
Recommended for ages 2-7
- Outdoor Drama Games: Practice your theatre skills outside with these family games and drama resources.
Recommended for ages 7+
- Tulip Festival Online: Take a virtual tiptoe through the tulips, or learn about Canada’s story with bilingual cartoons.
Recommended for all ages
- Colourful Butterfly Craft: This easy and beautiful craft lets you design butterflies in all your favourite colours.
Recommended for ages 2-7
- Springtime Foam Murals: Create your own nature scene with these easy and simple window decorations.
Recommended for ages 2-6
- Unplugged STEM Activities: Explore the worlds of science and engineering with these awesome offline experiments.
Recommended for ages 6+
Upcoming Live Events
| Start Date | Time Zone | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2020 9:00 PM | Mountain | Edmonton Symphony Orchestra's Megan Evans (Violin) | https://www.facebook.com/edmontonsymphony/posts/10155576631814790 |
| 6/3/2020 1:00 PM | Mountain | Spark: Body Worlds Animals Inside Out! | Join animal expert Zack Anderson and learn all about your favourite animals on this anatomical expedition : https://www.facebook.com/telusspark/live_videos/ |
| 6/3/2020 2:00 PM | Mountain | Calgary Phil for Kids: Sensational Strings | Take a musical journey through the sections that make up a symphony orchestra in this four-part online series. http://calgaryphil.com/kids-project/ |
| 6/5/2020 3:00 PM | Eastern | Cooking with Romain Avril! | https://www.instagram.com/chefromainavril/?hl=en |
| 6/8/2020 6:00 PM | Mountain | Live Poetry with Wakefield Brewster | Instagram: @KidsUpFrontCalg |
| 6/11/2020 5:30 PM | Mountain | Make Homemade Oreos with Katelin Bland | Instagram @KidsUpFrontCalg |
| 6/16/2020 2:00 PM | Mountain | Calgary Phil for Kids: Brilliant Bass | http://calgaryphil.com/kids-project/ |
| 6/20/2020 2:00 PM | Eastern | New York City KidsFest | Lineup and Registration Information: https://www.nyckidsfest.org/ |
| 6/30/2020 2:00 PM | Mountain | Calgary Phil for Kids: Playful Percussion | http://calgaryphil.com/kids-project/ |
Previous Live Events
Missed a live-stream? No problem! Here you can find some of our most recent videos to watch on your schedule. You can also visit our YouTube Channel to access all of our recorded live-streams at any time.
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Chef Romain Avril
Ingredients
- 260 grams flour (1.10 cups)
- 2 grams salt (half a teaspoon)
- 1.5 grams baking powder (one third of a teaspoon)
- 1.5 grams baking soda (one third of a teaspoon)
- 250 grams brown sugar (1 1/4 cup)
- 225 grams chocolate (1 1/10 cup)
- 38 grams butter (0.70 cups)
- 1 egg
- 1 yolk
- 3 grams vanilla (0.70 teaspoons)
Nutella French Toast with Chef Matt Basile
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- 2 cups frozen strawberries (other frozen or fresh berry would work too)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp potato starch (or pack pectin, serto or other thickening agent)
- 2 slices bread
- Nutella
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Maple syrup (optional)
Equipment
- Small sauce pan
- Medium sauce pan
- Non-stick frying pan
- Whisk Medium bowl, or shallow dish with high sides
Mac and Cheese with Chef Matt Basile
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 ¼ cup of 2% milk
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup marble cheddar cheese
- ½ package rigatoni, or other shaped pasta
- 100-150 ml pasta water
- salt
Equipment
- Rubber spatula
- Whisk
- Large pot to boil pasta
- Medium to large sized pan for cheese sauce
- Oven-safe dish
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OUR PROGRAMS – AT HOME
CIBC Theatre for All Workbook
Noteworthy Workbook
Hockey Fans in the Stands Workbook
Resources
Rainy Day Ideas
Help For Parents
Other Group Activities
Educational Tools
- Audible Audiobooks: Archive of thousands of audiobooks.
- Libby App. Access thousands of books from your local library online.
- Explore Nature. Educational resources, apps and websites from the Museum of Nature in Ottawa.
- Activity Resource Booklet. From mental health to movie nights. Great resource with tons of ideas.
- Scholastic. Day by day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
- Coding for kids. 46 free classes, websites, and apps.
- NASA for kids. STEM activities for k-4 students at home.
- NASA: Video and Image Library
- NASA: Story Time From Space
- The Dad Lab. Kids educational activities and experiments.
- Science for kids. At home science experiments
- Vertical. Build your own mini Greenhouse!
- National Geographic For Kids.
Arts
- Scholastic Story Starters. Writing prompts for elementary school students.
- Writing, Drawing and Comic Strip Prompts.
- Google Arts and Culture. Virtual tours.
- Wild Free and Crafty. Free art lessons for kids and adults.
- Lunch Doodles. Draw simple things.
- Art Hub Family Art Classes
- Crayola DIY. Do it yourself Crafts
- Printables. Daily Printable Art Projects
- Pinterest. Art Ideas for Kids
- Virtual Tours. 12 Famous Museums to visit
- Coloring Contest. Edmonton Author Alison Neuman Book Launch May 1-30 click link for details
- National Arts Centre Concerts. Concert recordings delivered weekly to your inbox.
- Home Music Lessons. Music lesson videos for children.
- AGO From Home – Great Art. Whenever. Wherever
- Art Gallery. Virtual National Art Gallery
Self Care
- Talking to kids about coronavirus.
- What is social distancing?
- 7 Podcasts to listen to with your kids
- TELUS Wise Workshops.
- Kids Meditation Guided Meditation
- Help In Tough Times . Resources for parents and Teens
- Self Care During Covid 19 . 25 Stay at Home Ideas
- Moovlee. Exercise, Meditation & Breathing Techniques
- Silver Cloud. Mental Health Programs a. use “SHOPPERS” for free access
- Headspace. Sesame Street Monster Meditation
Live Streams
- Kids Coding Seminars. Weekly on Tue. & Wed. (English) Thur. (French)
- Science Class with Mark Rober. Wed 4 pm ET / 2 pm MT
- Home Safari. Cincinnati Zoo. Mon – Fri 3 pm ET / 1 pm MT
- Music lessons with Arkells. M-F 1 pm ET / 11 am MT
- Free Exercise Classes. M-S 12 pm ET / 10 am MT
- Storytime with the Crew M-F 7 pm ET / 5 pm MT
- Live Animal Cams
- Canada Performs. Live Stream Canadian Artists
- Social Distancing Festival. Stream live everyday concerts/opera, storytelling and more
Exercise
- Cosmic Kids Yoga.
- Soccer Activities. Stay Fit Soccer Activities
- 20 Min Exercise Program.
- Martial Arts for Beginners. Basic Techniques for Kids
- YMCA 360. Online Exercise Videos
- Football. At Home Football Drills
- Dance party. 10 Min Daily Dance Party
- Downdog Fitness App. Free App for everyone
- Olympic Calendar. Canadian Olympic Activity Calendar
- Junior Ravens. Fitness Videos
- Be Fit For Life. Fitness for the whole family
Other Resources
- What is social distancing?
- 7 Podcasts to listen to with your kids
- TELUS Wise Workshops.
- Indoor Activities for Kids.
- 10 Fun games you can play over Face time and Zoom
- 50 Fun Activities
- Quarantine Cooking. Easy Recipes for Kids
- NAC. Orchestra Recorded Concerts
- Canada Together. Resources for Families during covid19
- World ebook Collection. Free collection of over 3000 ebooks
- Print and Play. Games for Kids
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