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It is recommended that all science experiments, physical activities, and building lessons be done only under adult supervision. Kids Up Front Foundation shall not be held responsible for any damages or injuries as a result of any activities contained within this website or featured links. It is advised to consider the age appropriateness of each activity and resource contained on this website.
Featured Resources – October 19
Kids at Home wants to help you make the most of the crisp fall weather with outdoor activities for the whole family. Explore your neighbourhood from a new lens, with over 30 creative scavenger hunt ideas! Celebrate the falling leaves with outdoor activities or indoor, themed crafts. After a busy day, warm up with some healthy, homemade snacks.
- 30 Printable Scavenger Hunts: Enjoy the crisp fall days with a structured outdoor activity. Choose your favourite template and start your adventure!
Recommended for ages 3-12
- Fall Leaf Activities: You can enjoy all the season has to offer with leaf-based crafts or outdoor activities you can complete at home.
Recommended for ages 3-10
- Halloween Games and Crafts: Looking for a spooky craft? A haunted science experiment? You’ll find those and more in this seasonal activity guide.
Recommended for ages 4-10
- Healthy Snack Recipes: Nutritious, delicious and healthy snack recipes that you can make for or with your little ones.
Recommended for ages 3-8
- Little Sports Exercise Videos: Making exercise accessible, these animated videos take you through concentrated workout plans.
Recommended for ages 3-10
- Make Movement Dice: Exercise becomes a game with movement dice. Play with your own favourite activities and get moving indoors!
Recommended for ages 3-8
- Met Kids Art Museum: Take a virtual field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Children’s area and take a trip through history with their time machine.
Recommended for ages 6-13
- The Spangler Effect Science Videos: Fast, informative and entertaining these science demonstrations offer an exciting take on routine science lessons.
Recommended for ages 6-13
- YPlay Arts and Crafts: From our friends at the YMCA, these videos take you through great craft activities you can make with simple materials.
Recommended for ages 3-8
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OUR PROGRAMS – AT HOME
CIBC Theatre for All
Noteworthy
Hockey Fans in the Stands
Experience the wonderful world of theatre with crafts, interactive activities, drama lessons, games and more!
Don’t miss a beat with music themed activities. Learn about the industry, build your own instrument and enjoy performances!
Hello out there, we’re on the air! Experience Canada’s national pastime with crafts, videos and classic matches.
OUR PROGRAMS – AT HOME
CIBC Theatre for All
Noteworthy
Hockey Fans in the Stands
Upcoming Live Events
Note: All events are listed in Eastern Time.
Earth Kids!
October 22 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmNature in Art
October 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmKooking for Kids – Black Bean Burger
October 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmArchitecture for Kids (Ages 7-12)
October 24 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pmHalloween Kids Crafting Workshop (Ages 5-10)
October 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmTasty Tuesday Cooking Lesson – Chef Mellisa Toennies
October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmKooking for Kids (Halloween Special)
October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmHalloween Kids Crafting Workshop (Ages 4-10)
October 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmFree Improv Classes for Kids
October 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 Muffins with Chef Romain Avril
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup milk at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips (or whatever chocolate you like!)
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Recorded Live Stream 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.
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Resources
Our Favourite Youtube Channels
Outdoor Activities
- Have an Active Family Picnic
- Household Material Birdfeeder
- Kids Garden Crafts
- Make a Homemade Water Wall
- Make Ice Cream in a Bag
- Milk Carton Bird Feeder
- Nature Activities for Kids
- Neighbourhood Walk Bingo
- Outdoor Drama Games
- Plant Seeds with Preschoolers
- Pool Noodle Abacus
- Scavenger Hunt in the Park
- Soccer Drills and Training
Burn Some Energy
Rainy Day Ideas
- 7 Podcasts for Kids
- 11 Activities to Encourage Creativity
- 12 Famous Museum Tours
- 30 DIY Crafts and Activities
- 50 DIY Activities
- 100 Lego Building Projects
- Activities for Young Creatives
- At-Home Science Experiments
- Bill Nye Science Experiments
- Canada Day Crafts for Kids
- Canada War Museum at Home
- Cereal Box Jetpack Craft
- Colourful Butterfly Craft
- Comic Strip Maker
- Crayola Create it Yourself
- Create a Paper Fortune Teller
- Disney On Stage Activities
- DIY Pop-up Cards
- Do Try this at Home Science
- Easy Craft Ideas
- Easy Ferris Wheel Craft
- Easy Recipes to Make at Home
- Egg Carton Animal Crafts
- Egg Carton Flower Wreath
- Enjoy Nature at Home
- Erupting Rainbow Chalk Paint
- Flying Paper Helicopter Craft
- Free Arts and Crafts Printables
- Glow in the Dark Paint
- Google Arts and Culture
- Homemade Lava Lamp Craft
- Homemade Playdough
- Host a Family Puppet Show
- How to Make Fog in Your Kitchen
- Indoor Obstacle Course
- Illustrated Kid Friendly Recipes
- Jumping Goop Experiment
- Kids’ DIY Bubble Foam
- Make 3D Paper Models
- Make a Friendship Bracelet
- Make Rock Candy
- NASA Storytime from Space
- National Geographic for Kids
- Nature Portrait
- Origami Flowers
- Origami for Kids
- Paper Airplane Designs
- Paper Mache Bowl Craft
- Pirate Life Activities
- Recycled Crafts for Kids
- Ready, Set, Draw! with KidLit TV
- Science Experiments for Kids
- Science World Experiments
- Soda Bottle Crafts
- Spring Foam Murals
- Stained Glass Collage Craft
- Summer Crafts
- “The Sound of Music” Crafts
- Two Ingredient Ooblek
- Unplugged STEM Activities
- Virtual Drum Kit with Lessons
- Virtual National Art Gallery
- Writing, Drawing and Comic Strip Prompts
Help For Parents
Other Group Activities
Our Favourite Youtube Channels
- Art for Kids Hub
- Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari
- Draw with Rob Lessons
- Easy Kids Craft Videos
- Houston Zoo Brought to You
- Illustrated Science Lessons
- Little Angle Theatre Puppet Theatre Lessons
- Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
- Magic Trick Video Lessons
- Read Along with PBS Kids
- Science Class with Mark Rober
- Sesame Street Monster Meditation
- The Art Squad
- The Dad Lab
- The Space Gal Science Experiments
- Tulip Festival Online
- Wild Free and Crafty Art Lessons
Outdoor Activities
- 5 Senses Scavenger Hunt
- 25 Screen-Free Activities
- 99 Water Activities for Kids
- At-home Football Drills
- Bubble Paint Flowers
- Bug Scavenger Hunt
- Build a Mini Greenhouse
- DIY Outdoor Activities
- Easy to Make Sunshine Clay
- Family Friendly Tree Activities
- Forest Mobile Craft
- Free Birdhouse Plans
- Have an Active Family Picnic
- Household Material Birdfeeder
- Kids Garden Crafts
- Make a Water Wall
- Make Ice Cream in a Bag
- Milk Carton Birdfeeder
- Nature Activities for Kids
- Neighbourhood Walk Bingo
- Outdoor Drama Games
- Plant Seeds with Preschoolers
- Pool Noodle Abacus
- Scavenger Hunt in the Park
- Soccer Drills and Training
- Social Distancing Games for Kids
- Soda Bottle Bowling Alley
- Spice Up Neighbourhood Walks
- Spring Exploration Station
- Spring Garden Crafts
- Summer Camp Activities at Home
- Teach a Child to Ride a Bike
- The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Camping
- Tin Can Backyard Activities
- Water Games for Kids
Burn Some Energy
- 16 Exercises for Kids
- 49 Physical Activities for Younger Kids
- 58 Yoga Poses for Children
- 87 Energy Busting Indoor Games
- Cosmic Kids Yoga
- Daily 20 Exercise Program
- Dance at Home Programs
- Fitness Activities at Home
- Free Exercise Classes
- Get Kids Moving Superhero Workouts
- Good Energy at Home
- Guided Meditations
- Jumpstart Summer Camps
- Junior Ravens Fitness Drills
- Keep Kids Active Indoors
- Kids’ Workout at Home
- Meditation for Kids
- Minute to Win It Games
- Moovlee Exercise and Meditation
- Online Karate Lessons
- Ready? Set? Move!
- YMCA 360
- YMCA Gym Class
Rainy Day Ideas
- 7 Podcasts for Kids
- 11 Activities to Encourage Creativity
- 12 Famous Museum Tours
- 30 DIY Crafts and Activities
- 50 DIY Activities
- 100 Lego Building Projects
- Activities for Young Creatives
- At-Home Science Experiments
- Bill Nye Science Experiments
- Canada Day Crafts for Kids
- Canada War Museum at Home
- Cereal Box Jetpack Craft
- Colourful Butterfly Craft
- Comic Strip Maker
- Crayola Create it Yourself
- Create a Paper Fortune Teller
- COVID-19 Summer Safety
- Do Try This at Home Science
- Disney On Stage Activities
- DIY Pop-up Cards
- Easy Craft Ideas
- Easy Ferris Wheel Craft
- Easy Recipes to Make at Home
- Egg Carton Animal Crafts
- Egg Carton Flower Wreath
- Enjoy Nature at Home
- Erupting Rainbow Chalk Paint
- Flying Paper Helicopter Craft
- Free Arts and Crafts Printables
- Glow in the Dark Paint
- Google Arts and Culture
- Homemade Lava Lamp Craft
- Homemade Playdough
- Host a Family Puppet Show
- How to Make Fog in Your Kitchen
- Illustrated Kid Friendly Recipes
- Indoor Obstacle Course
- Interactive Mental Health Activities
- Jumping Goop Experiment
- Kids’ DIY Bubble Foam
- Make 3D Paper Models
- Make a Friendship Bracelet
- Make Rock Candy
- NASA Storytime from Space
- National Geographic for Kids
- Nature Portrait
- Origami Flowers
- Origami for Kids
- Paper Airplane Designs
- Paper Mache Bowl Craft
- Pirate Life Activities
- Ready, Set, Draw! with KidLit TV
- Recycled Crafts for Kids
- Science Experiments for Kids
- Science World Experiments
- Soda Bottle Crafts
- Spring Foam Murals
- Stained Glass Collage Craft
- Summer Crafts
- “The Sound of Music” Crafts
- Two Ingredient Ooblek
- Unplugged STEM Activities
- Virtual Drum Kit with Lessons
- Virtual National Art Gallery
- Writing, Drawing and Comic Strip Prompts
Help For Parents
- #CanadaTogether Resources
- 14-Day STEM Activity Plan
- 25 Self-Care Ideas
- Audible Audio Books
- Canadian Olympic School Program
- Computer Coding for Kids
- Digital Skills Activities
- Help in Tough Times
- Helping Children Cope with Crisis
- Home Music Lessons
- Kids Coronavirus Q&A
- Let’s Talk Science Activities
- Libby App
- Managing COVID-19 Children’s Book
- NASA Learning for Kids
- NASCAR Science Activities
- Racism and Violence: Helping Kids Handle the News
- Scholastic Learn at Home
- Talk to Your Kids About Black Lives Matter
- Talking to Kids about Coronavirus
- TELUS Wise Workshops
- The Mindful Project
- Wash the Car with Your Kids
- What is Social Distancing
Other Group Activities
- Air Pano Global Photos
- Arkells Music Class (Tuesdays at 1 Eastern)
- Art Gallery of Ontario from Home
- Camp Indigo
- Canada Space Agency Activities
- Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari
- Games you can Play over Zoom
- Incredibox Beat Maker
- Inside with Imagination Drama Games
- Lincoln Centre at Home
- Live Animal Cams
- Live Coding Seminars
- National Arts Centre Concerts
- Northern Lights Multimedia Show
- Print and Play Games
- Storytime with The Crew
- The Louvre Virtual Tours
- The Social Distance Festival
- Theatre in Place Video Activities
- Toronto Zoo to You