Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
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Talking to your child about Covid-19
This page by Coronavirus Victoria outlines ways to have a safe and reassuring conversation with your child about Covid-19, such as adapting information based on your child's age and things to look out for in your children....
Storyline Online
Storyline Online is a free children's literacy website. It has videos of celebrities reading children's books with illustrations. Each book features a free supplemental curriculum that has been developed by an elementary school educator. Website:...
Snoopy lesson plans
A popular childhood comic strip character, Snoopy, has released free printable lesson plans for students age 4-13. They are available in 11 different languages and cover topics in STEM, Language Arts and Social Studies....
Jordan’s Principle
Jordan’s Principle funds health, social, and education services to First Nations children. Jordan's Principle is open to individuals across Canada. In B.C. all children 0-18 years old with an identified need for health or social services are eligible. This fund...
CKNW Kid’s Fund
CKNW Kids’ Fund helps families across B.C. by supporting children living with physical, mental, and social challenges and providing grants for essential medical equipment, therapies, and programs for at-risk youth. CKNW accepts grants for individual families and for...
BC Centre for Disease Control Halloween tips
The BC Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has released information on how to celebrate Halloween safely this year. They recommend that people do not attend Halloween parties and try to remain physically distanced when trick-or-treating and handing out candy. For more...
Jack-O’-Lantern display of lights in Sidney, BC
This free event is hosted from October 23-31 in downtown Sidney. Visitors of all ages can go and see the carved pumpkin displays, festive window decorations by local businesses and residents and art work by ArtSea Gallery. Website: https://www.sidneybia.ca/halloween
Pumpkin Art and Trick-or-Treating in Oak Bay Village
Visitors of all ages can go to Oak Bay Village and view the carved pumpkin displays made by pumpkin artist John Vickers and contributors from the local community. This event is from October 26-30 (5:00pm-9:00pm); October 31 (5:00pm-10:00pm). There is also...
Abby Dads
Abby Dads is a Father Involvement Program in Abbotsford, B.C. that is actively involved in supporting dads move towards healthier relationships with their families. This program’s goal is to help fathers, step-fathers, and grandfathers fulfill their role as a...