Resources For Families During COVID-19
During this tough time we want to be there as a resource for children, youth, and families in our communities. With the help of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, we have compelled a list of resources that range from educational material to mindfulness resources to simply having fun while isolating.
This is an ongoing list so please make sure to check for updates as we are taking each day at a time.
Easter Long-Weekend Activities :
- Easter Bunny Pancakes
- How To Dye Easter Eggs
- Easter Egg Colouring Pages
- DIY Easter Egg Hunts
- Zoom Family Brunch
General COVID-19 Information:
- How to protect ourselves at home during coronavirus (from The Conversation)
- A drawn-comic explanation of coronavirus for kids (from NPR)
- Advice to parents on coronavirus (from New York Times)
- How to talk to children and address their coronavirus concerns (from CBC)
- How to work from home with kids when you’re socially distancing (from Lifehacker)
- Talking to your anxious child about COVID-19: Tips for parents and caregivers
- Avoiding COVID-19 scams (from CBC)
- Indigenous-focused community care kit (from 4Rs Youth)
- Social media and screen time during a pandemic (from MediaSmarts)
- A very comprehensive list of resources (US-based)
- Videos with simple language and visuals to address kids’ questions about COVID-19 (from Dr. Michelle Dickinson, New Zealand)
Health and Wellness Resources:
- Free meditation and mindfulness exercises (adults & kids) (from Calm app)
- Nike Training Club app with free at-home exercises (Android & Apple)
- How to calm down in times of stress (from Mindful)
- YouTube workouts for kids and adults (from YMCA)
- Ideas for connecting virtually (from Search Institute)
- Medical and mental health resources (from Well.ca)
- Information and suggestions for coping during crisis (from CAMH)
Educational Resources:
- Curated educational videos for kids (from The Kid Should See This)
- Daily home schedule example (from BIAS)
- Tech reviews and suggestions for parents and educators (from Common Sense Media)
- At-home resources for Kids (and their grown-ups) (from KiwiCo)
- A list of live animal cams (from Adventure Journal)
- 5 online art clubs (from My Modern Met)
- Top 10 online resources for kids at home (from Maggy Wheeler blog)
- Things to do at home (compiled by Durham Club)
- Unique lessons and experiences by artists and organizations (from CBC)
- Add ingredients and find recipes from popular cooking websites (from SuperCook)
- Parents guide to Google Classroom (from Google)
- Junior Wildlife Workbook (from Alberta Hunter Education)
- Sensory play recipes (from MotherCould)
- Site to use while schools are closed
- Free online classes for adults (from Brit+C0)
- Educational resources for kindergarten to high school (from ON gov)
- Collection of live webcams, virtual tours/trips, and fun educational sites (from Virtual School Activities)
- High-quality, interactive video lessons for all ages (from TED-Ed)
- 20-minute YouTube “doodle” sessions for kids with Mo Willems (from the Kennedy Center)
- Free e-book about COVID-19 for parents to read to kids ages 3 – 8 (Dr. Yen, professor at California State University
- Tour Yellowstone National Park
- San Diego Zoo Virtual Activities
- Explore the Surface of Mars
- The Louvre Art Tour
- Great Wall of China Tour
- The British Museum Tour
- Virtual Field Trips
- The MET Tour
- 360 Images
- Nature Works Everywhere
For Fun: