For those times you and the kids are stuck at home with nothing to do, don’t fret and don’t turn to screen time. Mastermind Toys has a series of printable colouring pictures, crosswords, word searches, connect-the-dots, and more! Plus, you’ll also find ideas for hands-on activities. Printables from Mastermind Toys:
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We’re so used to it. Street lights, traffic lights, business signs, billboards, car lights, security lights. When you start to make a list of all the nighttime lights that we see in towns and cities across Canada, it adds up quickly! All of this lighting is considered light pollution. Being
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Alberta Open Farm Days, the group behind an annual weekend that welcomes Albertans to farms all over the province, has shared a list of Alberta Farms that sell their products straight to consumers. You can use the list to shop straight from an Alberta farm! Their searchable tool allows consumers
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Let’s face it – there’s no replacement for Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa when it comes to reading stories – but just for a change of pace, why not invite the likes of Oprah, Chris Pine or Betty White into your home to take a turn?!? Storyline Online is offering
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From mountains to prairies, grasshoppers to bisons, poplars to wild roses, Alberta is home to some pretty spectacular landscapes, animals, and plants. And now, your child can help steward and protect Alberta’s environment by becoming a Nature Hero. Becoming a Nature Hero not only benefits the environment, but it’s also
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Screen Time – it’s that double-edged sword we as parents lament on a daily basis. We’ve all heard the expert rules on limiting screens, but let’s face it – as we’re in the midst of a pandemic, most parents just really, really need a break! We’ll take it one step
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***Effective December 13, 2020, Alberta Aviation Museum is temporarily closed in accordance with mandatory lockdown set forth by the Alberta Government and Alberta Health Services. Enhance your Alberta Aviation Museum family experience by embarking on self-guided escapades with a custom Discovery Backpack activity kit. Designed for kids ages 4 –
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Yoga is fantastic exercise and the perfect movement activity for parents and young kids to enjoy together! Try it out with a FREE virtual class from Yo Yoga, in partnership with Edmonton Sport Council on Sunday, September 13. Two sessions are available via Zoom, one at 10 am and the
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This is not your normal playdate! Join with popular CBC Kids stars, Tony and Janaye, every Thursday at 1 pm for a virtual hangout on Facebook Live. Play games, sing songs, read stories, jump and move with other kids, all from the comfort and safety of your own home. There’s
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The Edmonton Public Library has partnered with Creativebug to offer all valid library card holders FREE online craft lessons. Creativebug is a subscription based online database that teaches arts and crafts at home through accessible and easy to follow lessons. Whether you are an avid crafter already, or looking to
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