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Missing The Library? Use EPL From Home!

The library has always been one of my family’s favourite places to be and my kids are desperately missing our weekly visits! While it’s not quite the same as browsing the rows of books in person, you can still enjoy learning from home with online resources from the Edmonton Public
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Harry Potter Online Hub For Isolated Wizards

Even wizards have to practice social distancing, but they shouldn’t have to be bored at home! Wizarding World is bringing Hogwarts to isolated wizards across the globe with the Harry Potter at Home online hub. It has everything from quizzes and puzzles, to articles and drawing tutorials – all of
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Read-Along With Celebrities And PBS Kids Authors

Take time to slow down and snuggle on the couch with your kids while listening to an online story time! Every week, find new read-along stories by celebrities and PBS Kids authors on their Facebook page and YouTube channel. After listening, head to the PBS Kids website to find crafts, printables
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Get Baking (And Cooking!) With Disney Parks Recipes

If you’ve ever been to Disney then you know just how good food tastes there! My mouth is watering just thinking about out the delicious eats, and its been over 3 years since we visited Disney World! Since most of us are spending more time at home, cooking, eating and
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Take The First Steps Towards Reading {Free Worksheets}

Learning to read is a life skill that opens up a world of discovery for your child! Do you have young school aged children that are learning at home right now? Then these free printable worksheets from First Step Reading will help you teach and encourage stronger reading skills. There
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Create, Learn and Discover With National Geographic

The National Geographic Kids website is a treasure chest of resources for having fun and learning at home! Take a look around and you will discover new things about animals, science, geography and history. Then go to the game section and test your knowledge with some trivia questions! The Home Is Good section
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Colour And Assemble A Paper City At Home {Free Templates}

I’m all for time-consuming (but still entertaining) boredom busters, and this one meets the criteria! A British Architecture Studio, Foster & Partners, has released a series of building templates that kids can use to build their own paper city at home. All you need to do is print, colour and
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Find the Covid Rock Creatures in Mill Creek Ravine

Here’s an Edmonton River Valley adventure your kids will love! Anonymous artists have been stashing colourful, painted rocks throughout Mill Creek Ravine South! Take the kids for a stroll through this lovely part of the River Valley and see how many Covid Rock Creatures you can spot! Or, make your
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Make Memories With Simple Fun At Home

Going out to cool events is all good and fun, but let’s not forget the basics of family connection and the importance of fun within the home as well. Whether the weather is difficult, or there’s a virus going around (I’m talking to you COVID-19), or you just need a
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Online Puzzle Games For Kids To Pass The Time

Are you someone who loves doing puzzles? I do, and I’m trying to encourage my kids to try different types of puzzles as well! But have you noticed how expensive and difficult it is to find puzzles right now? A lot of stores can’t seem to keep them in stock,
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