Do you have a toddler who needs a bit of extra stimulation? Why not expose them to French? Valerie Mermet invites you to experience Voila Valou – toddler-aged videos which are each approximately 3 minutes in length.The videos are filled with songs and movements, and everything is in French. Fortunately
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Both my boys love to read, but my 11 year old positively devours books. In fact, his nickname in our house is The Shredder. During the quarantine there are a multitude of expenses we are cutting back on, but books is not one of them. That being said, feeding our
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During the COVID-19 quarantine crisis the Vancouver Public Library is rapidly increasing their collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, and more. You can access ebooks, movies, music, online courses, and more. All you need is your VPL card and a computer. Digital Library for Kids Staying home with the kids? VPL’s
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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
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“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.” Walt Disney If there was ever a time for a bit of Disney magic it is now. To say life is stressful would be the understatement of the decade (and we only started this decade). When you are in need
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CoZoYo stands for Community Zoom Yoga. The Yoga Buggy brings all ages community yoga classes to your home. Their inclusive programs include a mixture of engagement warm-up, physical exercise (asana), meditation, breathing exercises, games, dancing and storytelling. For meeting link , please visit https://www.yogabuggy.com/free-classes-online COZOYO: When: Tues (1:08pm) & Fri
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Every day, historians comb through journals of people who lived during significant times in history to piece together important details. These journals were often written by regular people with normal lives who took a few minutes each day or so to record what was going on around them. These records
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The flowers are starting to bloom in Metro Vancouver but I haven’t seen a tulip yet. And lets be honest, even when the tulips do bloom I don’t think they will look like this! In the Netherlands, tulip gardens are in full bloom, but not many can see them due
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Singing, dancing, and performing – the arts are helping sustain us all through the COVID-19 crisis. Now, kids ages 8 – 15 can explore a FREE, virtual course from Disney Theatrical Productions, Disney on Broadway. This immersive arts experience is available to anyone who wants to learn music theatre skills
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You’ve probably heard the word “unprecedented” more times than you can count over the last month. But the reality is, there is no better way to describe the current lockdown imposed by the global pandemic of COVID-19. We are living through history right now and it is worth documenting. Natalie
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