More Digital Escape Rooms

And yet more digital escape rooms.  Too many to list, but all kinds of different genres.

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/137828/digital-escape-rooms/

Music From Ireland (and Bonus Irish Museum Virtual Tours!)

Fron the IrelandXO genealogy site comes a link of their continuing "From Isolation - Inspiration" series of local artists performing from home.

https://irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/news/isolation-inspiration

Also, on this specific page is a link to 10 Irish Museums to visit virtually: https://irelandxo.com/ireland-xo/news/ten-irish-museums-visit-virtually

Online Guitar Lessons

Fender is offering free guitar lessons for 3 months.

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/138475/fender-free-guitar-lessons/

Facebook Earth Rangers Kids Activities Group

https://www.facebook.com/130913822018/posts/10156914481227019/

Smithsonian Institute - Activities for the Kids

There a number of activities and games for the kids hosted by the Smithsonian Institute.

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/137806/the-smithsonian-learning-lab/

Online Film Festivals

A number of different festivals will have online viewings this year. Some, but not all, are free.  As the article mentions, even though that some of these are not free, it's still a great way to support the arts in desperate times - as well as watching some great movies!

https://www.techhive.com/article/3535799/online-film-festivals-and-art-house-movie-screenings.html#tk.rss_all

Interesting Virtual Travel Resources from G Adventures

From a regular email I get from G Adventures, some very interesting virtual travel related links.


Virtual Walking Tour through Florence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAlzyEYzgV0&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWkRWak5qaGpaams1T1dJNSIsInQiOiI3dFlhbnowZjVoVE5TQm9QSWdEa3FTWFVzQkdUY0RGZ3g5VFJkZCtoN3NReWlNejhVXC83VmhpRU55SUxicDRxTWRtZ2cyaDVYbkViQ2wyNEdjVFlTaGlNV2lHWmxiY1RtV29DcWpEM3QxdVFXamNUaG8wUHNKWTBURyswSlVqYkEifQ%3D%3D

Travel related Zoom Digital backgrouds: https://www.gadventures.com/blog/change-of-scenery/?utm_source=Consumer_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter_2020-04-19_CA&phonecode=Email_Consumer&guuid=0011400001c5ka0&mkto_pgm_id=7703&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWkRWak5qaGpaams1T1dJNSIsInQiOiI3dFlhbnowZjVoVE5TQm9QSWdEa3FTWFVzQkdUY0RGZ3g5VFJkZCtoN3NReWlNejhVXC83VmhpRU55SUxicDRxTWRtZ2cyaDVYbkViQ2wyNEdjVFlTaGlNV2lHWmxiY1RtV29DcWpEM3QxdVFXamNUaG8wUHNKWTBURyswSlVqYkEifQ%3D%3D

This one is interesting!  A live virtual tour of Italy - be sure to sign up for this as it is not "on demand"  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wPOVvtEyRUO-Pq_NrlyOrQ?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWkRWak5qaGpaams1T1dJNSIsInQiOiI3dFlhbnowZjVoVE5TQm9QSWdEa3FTWFVzQkdUY0RGZ3g5VFJkZCtoN3NReWlNejhVXC83VmhpRU55SUxicDRxTWRtZ2cyaDVYbkViQ2wyNEdjVFlTaGlNV2lHWmxiY1RtV29DcWpEM3QxdVFXamNUaG8wUHNKWTBURyswSlVqYkEifQ%3D%3D

Download Educational Worksheets & Activities

Mathletics has some great downloadable educational and activity related worksheets.



https://www.mathletics.com/au/for-home/early-learner/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=HOMEUSER_MX0001&utm_content=image2&fbclid=IwAR2fuaIk7cPdAkk6k5jIKMCTc7QJzz0OWg6oaSwdPCSk06dDsbcKe8pfjG0

Ordering Paint By Number Kits

This site has a number of paint by number kits that can be ordered, and some of them are free!



https://bestpaintbynumbers.com/collections/free-kit-promotion#

7 Digital Libraries

From CCN, 7 libraries that have available digitally.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/19/us/digital-libraries-from-your-couch-trnd/
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This Is Major Tom to Ground Control - NASA Space Related Activities for Kids

Some very cool activities from NASA here:

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/138325/nasa-released-free-outer-space-activities-including-how-your-kid-can-become-an-astronaut/

Arts and Crafts

The Whitby Public Library has a great compilation of links for arts and crafts activities for the kids. There's also a few virtual tours/rides links there as well.  Please note that although it's put together by the Whitby Library, these links are accessible and valuable to all regardless of where they live.

https://www.whitby.ca/en/residents/staying-connected.asp

Puffins, Koals and Pandas. Oh My!

More Animal Live Webcams

https://www.afar.com/magazine/virtual-zoo-aquarium-and-park-tours-to-watch-during-quarantine?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=040920%20WildlifeWebcams&utm_term=Daily%20Wander%20Newsletter

7 Things You Can Do - The Discoverer

This comes courtesy of my favourite travel blog/site - The Discoverer.  Nice list of their 7 suggestions for coping. 

https://www.thediscoverer.com/blog/7-things-you-can-do-to-travel-from-the-comfort-of-your-own-home/?utm_source=DJ&utm_medium=TD&utm_campaign=1089248486&utm_content=7453998&utm_term=1011351337

Zoo Live Cams

The Toronto Metro Zoo - among others - has a Panda-Cam to see what the cute little guys are up to at any time!

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/toronto-panda-cam-and-6-other-zoo-live-streams-to-172235217.html

Kids Activities Blog - Chalk Board Games

Some more great activity resources for the little ones to keep them occupied!  Chalk board games and hey - doesn't every kid have some chalk that is ready to go!

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/137063/chalk-board-games/

JK Rowling - Harry Potter at Home Hub

For Harry Potter fans of any age, JK Rowling has created a new Harry Potter at Home Hub.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/01/world/harry-potter-at-home-hub-jk-rowling-scli-intl-gbr/index.html

Jumpstart Play from Home Hub

Props to the Canadian Tire/Jumpstart family - great initiative here for encouraging safe physical activity!

https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/play-from-home

"Captain Underpants" Drawing Lessons

Well, it's not Captain Underpants giving the lessons!  But it is Dav Pilkey who is offering free readings and virtual drawing lessons.

https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/137280/captain-underpants-free-drawing-lessons/