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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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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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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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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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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The loveable Mo Willems, author of the beloved Elephant & Piggie series, as well as the books about that persistent Pigeon, is helping keep kids entertained and learning at home. Dig out those art supplies, raid the printer for paper, and let your kids get drawing! There are 15 episodes of
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Thrill seekers, this one is for you! If you’re a roller coaster junkie, then you’re likely counting down the days until summer arrives and the amusement parks (hopefully) re-open. Until then, you can virtually ride all 34 rides and coasters at Canada’s Wonderland, including the new Yukon Striker. You can find
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In Edmonton, we don’t have gardens full of colourful flowers . . . yet. And lets be honest, they won’t look like this even in the peak of our growing season! In the Netherlands, tulip gardens are in full bloom, but not many can see them due to social distancing
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Are you stuck wondering what’s for dinner, AGAIN?! It’s pretty easy to get stuck in a cooking rut, especially since most of us are cooking more than ever right now. It’s been a long time since I’ve had Ikea’s Swedish Meatballs, but I remember when my kids were small, we’d
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Add Global News to your family’s go-to list of resources for fun activities and entertainment during the COVID-19 situation. Their new Family Zone offers plenty of things your kids will love. They can Colour a HERO or take a Home School Selfie and submit the photos to be shared during
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