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Boredom Busters - Cool Kids' Crafts from Michaels
Boredom Busters – Cool Kids’ Craft Ideas from Michaels

“Mooooooooom, I’m boooooooored!” Stop right there! Do not pass go, do not collect $200 – head straight to canada.michaels.com and find inspiration for cool (and easy!) kids’ crafts! The Michaels “Projects” tab has how-to tips for crafters of all ages, but we especially like the section called Kids’ Crafts. There
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Global News
This Just In: Fun in the Global News Family Zone

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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Grandparents
Grandparents Share Your Skills! It’s All-Hands-On-Deck When Schooling-From-Home

In our house we are going with an “all hands on deck” approach. If you have a skill, it’s time to cough up your expertise and share that knowledge with the kids. We have all four grandparents involved, in various, ways to help educate and entertain the kids. Getting the
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Mini Staycation
Make Memories with a Mini Staycation at Home

With each passing birthday, holiday and special occasion, it’s hard not to let hope escape out the back door. Part of me just wants to pout and throw a toddler-sized tantrum over all the things that are cancelled. But the truth is, my kids don’t care near as much as
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edHelper
Printable Workbooks from edHelper! Lots of Them Divided by Grade Level!

Does anyone else feel like the world’s current situation sounds like a short story written by a first-grader? First, there was a bad virus, COVID-19. Next, the world ran out of toilet paper. Finally, nobody had to go to school, and all the parents had to stay home from work.
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Draw With Disney Animation
Draw With Disney Animation

Want to learn to draw like a real Disney animator? Me too! Check out Disney’s latest free offering, “Draw With Disney Animation”. A real Disney artists leads you on this Youtube art adventure. Check back for more using the hashtag #DrawWithDisneyAnimation. Draw With Disney Animation: Website: youtube.com Looking for more
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Calendar of Events
Simple Fun at Home – Ideas for Your Weekend

Weekends at home are the only option for the foreseeable future. In our house we are working hard to separate the weekdays from the weekends. Our weekdays are structured – everyone gets dressed, beds are made, schooling and working-fr0m-home are in full-force. But on the weekends, we are relaxing the
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Dolly Parton Bedtime Stories
Say Goodnight With Dolly Parton Bedtime Stories

What could possibly be more soothing that listening to the sound of Dolly Parton’s voice as you drift off to sleep?? Imagination Library Stories has launched a new video series called “GoodNight With Dolly,” featuring new weekly bedtime story readings for a total of 10 weeks. New episodes are shared
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Let's Build Together with LEGO
Let’s Build Together With LEGO®

In an effort to connect people around the world, LEGO® has started a movement called Let’s Build Together. Through their website and social media channels, they are providing families with free learning content, including daily build challenges and fun LEGO® lessons. Even if you don’t own these little blocks, there
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Harry Potter : A History of Magic – British Library Exhibit Now ONLINE

Calling all Harry Potter fans! You can now visit “Harry Potter : A History of Magic” exhibit form the British Library ONLINE! Enjoy historical artifacts including the six-meter Ripley Scroll, the recipe for Philosopher’s Stone, old drawings, manuscripts and more. Check out the following links at Harry Potter : A
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