Our family really loves the Calgary Public Library. I have spent a lot of time there while my kids played in the library’s Early Learning Centres and every year we take out a ton of books. But there are actually lots of ways you can use the library without even leaving home. And getting a … Read more
Looking for an activity to brighten your neighbourhood? Here are our three picks for simple things to do with the kids to make a positive impact in your community. 1. Painted Rocks/Kindness Rocks Spread some love with kindness rocks, or just colourful painted rocks. Leave them for people to find while they are walking around … Read more
Daily Journal prompts to help kids record their experiences I asked my kids to start writing a journal while school is not in session to help them chronicle their experience. But I quickly realized they would need a little more support. I put together this list for them to help give them some ideas to … Read more
Sometimes a little nostalgia is a good thing. Here is a great list of movies from your childhood that you can share with your kids. Not all aspects of all the movies hold up – some may have some cringe-worthy moments in an otherwise good film. This can be a good opportunity to discuss these … Read more
Calgary or Alberta based in-home activities for people stuck at home. This list is a work in progress. Please let me know if you know of other local people or places making content that you can do from home. Also, if you notice an error please let me know that too! Educational Activities The Glenbow … Read more
The Glenbow is hosting #GlenbowFromHome. Wednesdays, 10am Mountain: Content for school-aged kids Fridays, 10am: Content for adultsYou can find more information about #GlenbowFromHome here. You can find all the #GlenbowFromHome posts here: https://glenbow.blog/glenbow-from-home/ Cincinatti Zoo is hosting a live feed from the zoo featuring different animals every day at 3pm Eastern [1PM Mountain]My kids have watched … Read more