Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
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Parent tips for racial stress and self care
The RESilience Initiative has created a toolkit to help parents navigate racial stress and self care with their children. It explains the different effects that racism can have on the body as well as how it can impact parenting. Website:...
Tubi free kids streaming service
Tubi is a free kids streaming service with a frequently changing library of kid friendly movies and shows. Website: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tubi
Childcare in Greater Victoria Facebook Group
Childcare in Greater Victoria is a private Facebook group for educators and parents of children in the Greater Victoria area. The group allows parents and educators to find resources and connect with others about childcare. You can request to join the group in order...
Covid-19 Coming Together Facebook Group
COVID-19 Coming Together is a public Facebook group created for people living in the Victoria area. The purpose of the group is to provide mutual aid to one another while we continue to live with COVID-19 - this includes offering to provide support to others as well...
Free Online Painting and Art Classes
Palak Studioink is hosting free online painting and art classes. All ages are welcome. The event requires preregistration at the website below and you are responsible for bringing your own supplies. This event is happening on multiple dates ongoing. Website:...
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries
Victoria has a number of bird sanctuaries that are wonderful attractions for the whole family (especially during the spring migration currently happening)! The website linked below provides a list of the sanctuaries and maps of how to get to them. All of them are...
Children’s Museum of the Arts Free Art Videos
Children’s Museum of the Arts in New York City has released free step by step crafting videos online through Vimeo. These crafts are easy, so the whole family can enjoy them together. They also make great activities for kids during Spring Break. All of the crafts can...
Art For Kids Hub
Art for Kids Hub is a Youtube channel that uploads new art every day! These lessons are free and are catered towards grade school students with a passion for drawing. All you need for these lessons are paper and colouring materials. These videos are the perfect...
Imagineering in a Box with Khan Academy
Khan Academy has released a free online course for middle and high school students who are interested in arts, humanities, math and science. In this course, students will learn how artists, designers and engineers work together to create theme parks. They will learn...