Family Resources
Social Distancing can mean new demands from parents, at a time when parents also may find themselves without answers.
The Town of Hinton is doing what we can to help. Our network of skilled professionals including staff from Hinton Kids for Success, Hinton Parent Link, and the Hinton Youth Centre have prepared a directory of resources below for you to use to try and fill some of the newly freed time in productive ways.
- Ages 0-6
- Ages 5-12
- Ages 13-18
- Reading for Parents
- General Tips for Reducing Social Isolation
- Diet/Food Tips
- Staying Active
- "My Name is Coronavirus" - an online book to help children understand COVID-19 - available in multiple languages
- Colour Sorting Activities - a list of colourful ideas
- Alphabet Pocket - a list of matching games
- Alphabet Wall - how to build an alphabet wall
- Sensory Activities - a list of sensory activities for toddlers
- Gross Motor Baby Activities - gross motor activities for 0-6 year-olds
- Fine Motor Ages 4-6 - fine motor activities for preschoolers
- Activities (4 Year Olds) - fun activities for four-year-olds
The museum is temporarily closed, but staff are offering free online programs for kids called ’Quarantrain’. There will be 6 weeks of programming, starting next week hosted on Facebook live. We will include a list of supplies you will need to participate or you can pick up a program kit at the museum each week for $10 a week or $50 for 6 weeks. Visit their website here for more information.
General
Raz-Kids- lets kids read e-books anywhere, any time.
GoNoodle - movement, yoga, and mindfulness videos to keep kids active
FunBrain - free educational games and videos
Brain Pop - accessible, engaging learning for kids
PBS Kids - free educational games and videos
Scratch - create stories, games, and animations
Oxford Owl - online educational resource
Free Footie Soccer Society Facebook Page - posting daily videos to learn new sport skills at home
Math
Prodigy - free, curriculum-aligned math program
Math Playground - math games for grades 1 through 6
Splash Learn - kindergarten to grade 5 math education
Khan Academy - free online education
Science
Discovery #MindBlown - games and info from the Discovery Channel
Nasa Kids’ Club - games and resources for kids that love outer space
Amazing Space - space education for kids
How Stuff Works - learn about how things in our lives work
Young Ocean Explorers - learn about the ocean and sea wildlife
Science Experiment Sites - a list of great science sites
Social Studies
National Geographic Kids - fascinating information for kids
Google Earth - learn about and explore our world
Smithsonian for Kids - explore the Smithsonian Museum at home
National Gallery of Art for Kids - explore the National Gallery of Art at home
- Art
- Online Schools Centre - activities, lessons, and links all about the wonderful world of art (Amelia's Pick!)
Mental Health
Teen Talk - great tips and information on issues that matter to teens
Teen Mental Health - get a better understanding of mental health
General
Ted Talks - a great place to learn about different topics and build new skills
TEDEd - video-based education answering a range of questions
Duolingo - learn a new language
Do Something - information and tools to get involved in movements and causes
Scratch - create stories, games, and animations
CK-12 - educational resources on different topics
Amy Poeler’s Smart Girls - information about young girls making a difference
Khan Academy - free educational resource
Free Code Camp: "Here are 450 Ivy League Courses Your Can Take Online Right Now for Free"
Science
How Stuff Works - learn about how things in our lives work
Nova - videos and articles all about science
Social Studies
My Hero - celebrating the best of humanity
Google Arts and Culture - stories all about art and culture
Big History Project - a multidisciplinary approach to understanding our history
Upworthy: “How to Prepare for Extended School Closings - and Not Lose Your Mind”
Good Housekeeping: “These 50 Fun Activities for Kids Will Keep Them Entertained for Hours”
Huffington Post: “Indoor Activities You Can Do with Kids to Help Avoid Coronavirus Risk”
Woman’s Day: 10 Activities to Do with Teenagers when They’re Being, Well, Teenagers”
Medium: "Simple and Fun Non-Screen Activities That Children Can Do at Home"
Prep List - FCSS has prepared a shopping list of all the essentials you may need for a quarantine. Download it and bring it along on your next shopping trip.
Foods that help keep a low budget - a list of low-cost grocery options
5-Ingredient Meals - simple, affordable meals
Make a Grocery List - how to build a great grocery list
Paprika Recipe Manager - manage your recipes and plan your meals
Budget Bytes - tasty, affordable recipes
11 Best Grocery List Apps - different apps for planning your grocery lists
Cheap Meal Prep Recipes - low-cost ideas to get meals prepared ahead of time
Crockpot Meal Plan - a week of crockpot recipes
Staying Active in Winter - tips to keep moving in the winter months
10 Minute Morning Workout - quick indoor workout
