Resources

A drawn-comic explanation of coronavirus for kids (from NPR)

Activities to try during a pandemic (from our National Youth Council member Shealah)

Advice to parents on coronavirus (from New York Times)

Avoiding COVID-19 scams (from CBC)

Coronavirus tracker (from CBC)

FAQs about COVID-19 (from The Conversation)

Free pre-recorded webinar: Digital parenting in a pandemic (from Family Online Safety Institute)

How to protect ourselves at home during coronavirus (from The Conversation)

How to talk to children and address their coronavirus concerns (from CBC)

How to work from home with kids when you’re socially distancing (from Lifehacker)

Indigenous-focused community care kit (from 4Rs Youth)

Information hub for COVID-19 support, organized by category (from WeGotchu)

Social media and screen time during a pandemic (from MediaSmarts)

Talking to your anxious child about COVID-19: Tips for parents and caregivers

Videos with simple language and visuals to address kids’ questions about COVID-19 (from Dr. Michelle Dickinson, New Zealand)

Virtual map of local community foundation responses to COVID-19 (from Community Foundations of Canada)

5 online art clubs (from My Modern Met)

20-minute YouTube “doodle” sessions for kids with Mo Willems (from the Kennedy Center)

A list of live animal cams (from Adventure Journal)

Activities and games to improve literacy and social-emotional learning skills for Pre-K to grade 5 (from Peekapak)

Add ingredients and find recipes from popular cooking websites (from SuperCook)

At-home resources for Kids (and their grown-ups) (from KiwiCo)

Collection of live webcams, virtual tours/trips, and fun educational sites (from Virtual School Activities)

Comprehensive collection of online and at-home activities (from Kids Up Front)

Curated educational videos for kids (from The Kid Should See This)

Daily home schedule example (from BIAS)

Dolly Parton reads children’s books on YouTube (from Consequences of Sound)

Educational resources for kindergarten to high school (from ON gov)

Free educational programs for kids ages 10 – 16 on tech and STEM learning (from Geek Squad Academy)

Free online classes for adults (from Brit+C0)

Goodnight Zoom: A colouring book to educate children about coronavirus (from Marissa Kassam, RBC)

High-quality, interactive video lessons for all ages (from TED-Ed)

Junior Wildlife Workbook (from Alberta Hunter Education)

List of free educational/tech resources online (from EdSurge)

Motivate kids to learn during a staycation (from .ME)

Parent-child activities for younger children (from Mothers Matter Centre)

Parents guide to Google Classroom (from Google)

Resources, e-learning, and videos for young children (from Sesame Street)

Sensory play recipes (from MotherCould)

Site to use while schools are closed

Tech reviews and suggestions for parents and educators (from Common Sense Media)

Things to do at home (compiled by Durham Club)

Top 10 online resources for kids at home (from Maggy Wheeler blog)

Understanding Screen Addiction and Responsible Digital Use (from CompareTheMarket.com)

Unique lessons and experiences by artists and organizations (from CBC)

Virtual programs for all ages designed to keep you engaged and connected (from RBC Future Launch at Home)

Wide Open School: a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids (from Common Sense)

5 tips for communicating with your partner while stuck at home (from The Conversation)

COVID-19 resources for families and kids (from Kids Help Phone)

Five days of daily challenges—physical, creativity, kindness, brain (from Jays Care)

Five ergonomic tips for working from home (from Chris Mee Group)

Free meditation and mindfulness exercises (adults & kids) (from Calm app)

Free mental health portal in Ontario (from Big White Wall)

How to calm down in times of stress (from Mindful)

Ideas for connecting virtually (from Search Institute)

Information and suggestions for coping during crisis (from CAMH)

Medical and mental health resources (from Well.ca)

Mental health first-aid (from MHCC)

Nike Training Club app with free at-home exercises (Android & Apple)

Resources for crisis, mental health, youth, and more (from mindyourmind)

Stronger Minds: a free digital program that provides mental health support for all Canadians (from MindBeacon)

Teen Body Image And Self-esteem – A Practical Guide For Parents (from Freederm)

Wellness Together Canada provides tools and resources to help get Canadians back on track, including modules for addressing low mood, worry, substance use, social isolation and relationship issues (from Gov’t of Canada)

Yale’s most popular course is free online—The Science of Well-Being (from Business Insider)

YouTube workouts for kids and adults (from YMCA)