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LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens

In honour of Pride Month, here are some recommendations for books with LGBTQ content, written for children and teens. 17 Books About Gender Non-conforming and Transgender Kids – NoTime for …

Talking with Children about Race and Racism

How do you talk with young children about race and racism? When should you start?  What is age appropriate?  Following the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests, many parents …

Stay ‘N’ Play

Preschoolers are busy. And, now that so many preschoolers are staying home, parents of preschoolers are extra busy, finding that balance of activities that keep their children engaged and healthy. …

Science at Home

What can you learn about science at home? A lot! With schools closed and children learning from home, many new science learning resources for use at home have been created. …

Mindfulness for Stress Relief

All of the changes that continue to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic have created stress. Some people have found that mindfulness activities are helpful. The activities don’t have to be …

Screen-Free Scavenger Hunts

Due to COVID-19, Screen-Free Week 2020 is now Screen-Free Saturdays! One day a week, every week, families are invited to turn off their devices and connect, explore and play while …

Virtual Field Trips

You can enjoy museums, art galleries, animals, farms, world landmarks, space stations and more without leaving home. Why not try a virtual field trip. Find suggestions in: 5 Canadian Virtual …

More Story Time Online

Today is World Book and Copyright Day! More than ever, at a time where most of the schools around the world are closed and people are having to limit their …