Sunday, June 28, 2020

Celebrate Canada by Shopping Local at the #KitchenerMarket – Enter to Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we do provide media coverage for the Kitchener Market, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to win too! Enter the contest at the end of this post

Canada Day is just days away and we thought we would give some agricultural appreciation for our local farmers.

Do you know everything that goes into farming? Watch this fun video below to get a glimpse of FARMER STYLE!

Here in Kitchener Ontario Canada we are so fortunate to have access to fresh locally grown food from farmers and local food producers. One of the best sources for groceries is the Kitchener Farmers’ Market. Right now, the Kitchener Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays with distancing and safety measures in place. To learn more about the precautions visit our Kitchener Market Re-opens post. Now that you know what to expect when you arrive, it is time to get your shopping list ready.

According to the Kitchener Market’s WHAT’S IN SEASON list, it is the peak season for these items

Fruits

· Apples

· Cherries

· Rhubarb

· Strawberries

Vegetables

· Arugula

· Asparagus

· Beans (green and yellow)

· Bok choy

· Broccoli

· Cabbage

· Cauliflower

· Cilantro

· Cucumber

· Kale

· Lettuce

· Onions (cooking and green)

· Peas (green and snow)

· Potatoes

· Radishes

· Squash

· Sweet potatoes

Now what protein with you pair with all this delicious produce? Just visit a Market meat vendor like Finest Sausage and Meats to make your meal come together! Whether your cooking in your kitchen, grilling on the BBQ or having an open flame cookout, you will be glad to know you have supported local Canadian Farmers and Food Producers by shopping at the Kitchener Market.

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With camping season approaching and parks slowly starting to open…what are your favourite meats to cook over an open fire? Sausages? Hot dogs? What are your outdoor ‘go to’ foods?

A post shared by Finest Sausage & Meat (@finestsausagemeat) on Jun 3, 2020 at 7:49am PDT

Enter to win a Finest Sausage and Meats Gift Basket from the Kitchener Market

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to tell us what you want to cook from Kitchener Market Farmers’ Market ingredient list. (it works best if you are logged into your google account when commenting). It may just win you a Finest Sausage and Meats Gift Basket.

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Saturday, June 6, 2020

The #KitchenerMarket Re-Opens on June 13, 2020 – Enter to Win

When I wrote about the Thai Cooking Class at Kitchener Market on March 11^th, I had not idea that would be the last time I would see the market in months. Due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus and the Emergency Shut Down, the Kitchener Market was closed. Now that three months have passed and things are beginning to open, it was announced earlier this week that the Kitchener Market plans to open the Farmers’ Market on June 13^th.

What You Need to Know about the Kitchener Market Re-Opening

According to the City of Kitchener Media Release the Kitchener Market will open at 7am on June 13, 2020 with new safety precautions in places.

Here is what you need to know:

Only the Farmers’ Market portion of the Kitchener Market will be open
There will be limited vendors on the first day
The number of people allowed in the building at a time will be monitored
Many vendors will have items pre-bagged
Contactless payment is preferred, for those still wanting to pay cash you will be expected to have the exact amount per purchase
The Food Hall, Upper Market Vendors, Kids Events and Cooking Classes will not be opening/happening at this time

While I know many of you are missing the events that take place at the Kitchener Market, they have taken them online. We really missed hosting our Food Revolution KW Day, but we are glad that Chef Nicole and Chef Rob are still here to help us virtually!

Kitchener Market Chefs Online

You and your family can cook Chef Nicole every Saturday Morning on Facebook Live on the City of Kitchener Facebook page. Here is just one of the Virtual Kids in the Kitchen classes. (if you cannot view the videos you may want to try another browser or click on the links listed below).

Additionally, Chef Nicole and Chef Rob have been teaching tips and tricks for cooking for your family.

You can see other Kitchener Market Chef videos on our Food Revolution KW facebook page and the City of Kitchener Videos page on facebook

Plus, local entertainers and instructors that are well known to the Kitchener Market have taken to streaming their info. You can see the dates and times on our Social Distancing post.

Enter to win a Kitchener Market Apron and Market Bag

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to tell us what you want to purchase at the Kitchener Market Farmers’ Market. (it works best if you are logged into your google account when commenting). It may just win you a Kitchener Market Apron and Market Bag.

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Saturday, May 2, 2020

DOLITTLE Review and Giveaway – Enter to Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we did receive a complimentary copy of this film for review, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to win one too! Enter the contest at the end of this post

Growing up I was a big fan of the Doctor Dolittle animated series. I knew the theme song and the names of all of Doctor Dolittle’s team. Each episode I watched as he helped animals and escaped from pirates. It was an adventure I wanted to be part of.

Now the story of Doctor Dolittle has been reimagined in the live-action version film DOLITTLE. It stars Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. John Dolittle and the animals are voiced by many names you will recognize. Take a look at the trailer below to see what I mean.

The story begins with an animated recap of how Dr. Dolittle and his team of amazing animals were brought together, but then tragedy struck, and he had chosen a life of recluse. When a boy with an affinity for animals wanders on to the grounds of the Dolittle sanctuary, the live-action adventure begins.

This is a wonderful story of friendship, determination, and forgiveness. It starts on land but then takes to the sea in search of a lost world that only Dolittle can seek to find. All of these settings are so fitting to the story especially Dr. Dolittle’s home. It was created to look animal-friendly and there is a steam-punk vibe throughout the house. Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of the soft-spoken Doctor Dolittle is the stuff that ASMR dreams are made of.

By watching this movie and the bonus scenes included with the film you and your family will find yourself entranced by the spectacle of DOLITTLE. So, gather your gang and watch DOLITTLE together!

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DOLITTLE is now available on digital, 4K Ultra HD™, BLU-RAY™ and DVD

To learn more about the film, visit these links

Website: https://www.dolittlethemovie.com/

Trailer: https://uni.pictures/DolittleTrailer

Facebook: @DolittleMovie

https://www.facebook.com/DolittleMovie/

Twitter:@DolittleMovie

https://twitter.com/DolittleMovie

Instagram: @DolittleMovie

https://www.instagram.com/dolittlemovie

#DolittleMovie

We think your family will enjoy this film so much that we are thrilled to give away a copy to one of our lucky readers!

Enter to Win

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to leave why you want to win this in the comments (it works best if you are logged into your google account when commenting).

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

The Wrong Missy is the Right Movie You Need in Your Life

Photos and Video courtesy of Touchwood PR

As we are spending our days inside, it is increasingly important to find ways to enjoy the great indoors. Spending time watching movies has always been the great escape for many decades. The choice of movie genres is also important. Choosing to watch comedy films during tough times is something we have always done. It sets your mind at ease and puts a smile on your face. That is why we were excited to hear that Netflix is releasing The Wrong Missy next month. We think it’s the right time for The Wrong Missy.

Parents’ Night In

Many of our readers know that we say going to a comedy show is a fantastic way to spend a Parents’ Night Out. Now that people are looking for ways to enjoy a Parents’ Night In, we think comedy movies will fill that void.

On May 13, 2020 you can catch David Spade and Lauren Lapkus in The Wrong Missy. A story of the wrong girl at the wrong time. Watch the trailer below to see what we mean

Caution for those with kiddos in the room, foul language alert.

When Tim Morris meets his dream girl and their relationship quickly escalates through texts, he throws caution to the wind and invites her to his company’s corporate retreat on an island resort… However, when a past blind date from hell shows up at the airport for the weekend getaway instead, he learns too late that he’s been texting “The Wrong Missy”.

Rounding out the cast is Nick Swardson, Geoff Pierson, Jackie Sandler, Molly Sims, Sarah Chalke, Chris Witaske, and Rob Schneider. With this cast of characters, you know this movie will receive all the LOLs.

Mark it Down for May

The premiere of #TheWrongMissy is only a few weeks away so mark down May 13, 2020. Now is the right time for The Wrong Missy and finally you have some plans that you can keep on the calendar!

Do you plan on watching The Wrong Missy? Let us know in the comments. We would also like to hear your thoughts on the film after you watch it, so be sure to leave a review!

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Free Online Entertainment for Families while #SocialDistancing

Normally we would be telling you about all the exciting spring activities, but now in March 2020 we are using terms like SOCIAL DISTANCING and SELF ISOLATION to describe the times. With the outbreak of the CORNAVIRUS aka COVID-19 we are all inside. We want to keep your spirits up so are some FREE ONLINE activities to keep you busy. Some you can watch and others you can participate in. If we missed any family friendly free online activities, please post them in the comments.

Here is our list so far

March 19, 2020

Jeff Sheppard’s Line Dancing Class at 7pm

https://www.facebook.com/jeff.sheppard

March 20

Artshine drawing class on YouTube at 10am https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08RXLDLgZYE46JXLS7O7vw

Sonshine and Broccoli at 11:30am on Instagram Live https://www.instagram.com/sonshineandbroccoli/

Arkells music lesson at 1pm https://www.instagram.com/arkellsmusic/

Magic Juggling Comedy Show at 5pm https://www.facebook.com/jpmagic.ca

Virtual Paint Night 7pm https://www.yaymaker.com/ca/on/kitchener/30120/events/virtual-venue-your-device-kitchener-waterloo-on/march-20/free-virtual-paint-nite-event-03-20-2020-10232567 (not sure if this is for families or not)

Dancing Distantly with Thunderstorm Productions at 8pm
https://m.twitch.tv/thunderstormproductions/profile

March 21

Debbie Allen (from FAME) dance class for kids at 2pm https://www.instagram.com/therealdebbieallen/

#DistanclyDancing with Thunderstorm Productions (you may just want to do the audio as some videos may not be age-appropriate) https://www.twitch.tv/thunderstormproductions

March 22
If someone is looking for a family church service, this is the link that was sent in by Lindsay Kivell
https://www.facebook.com/mycalvarylife/posts/3082391241805088

Sign up for the SING-ALONG happening on the 23rd
Send an email to communications@kwhab.ca
info from
https://www.facebook.com/KWHabilitation/photos/a.377958582245681/3675688955805944/?type=3&theater

Trivia 7pm
(not sure if it is family friendly as we have not done it before)
https://www.facebook.com/293311194395877/photos/a.293825617677768/1008612959532360/?type=3&theater

March 23

Artshine online string art

Monday at 10am EST

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC08RXLDLgZYE46JXLS7O7vw
see supplies needed at https://www.instagram.com/p/B-A7Cj1AKHI/

UPDATED INFO Sing Along at 11am. https://zoom.us/j/297918422

Williamsburg Community Association Drawing Class 6:30pm on Facebook live https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgca
Supply list at https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgca/photos/pb.117547391605170.-2207520000../3431577520202124/?type=3&theater
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March 25

Dance Class with Debbie Allen (from FAME). Salsa at 4pm
https://www.instagram.com/therealdebbieallen/

Artshine Ice Cream Dream 6pm

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC08RXLDLgZYE46JXLS7O7vw
see supplies needed at https://www.instagram.com/p/B-A7Cj1AKHI/

Zumba with the Williamsburg Community Association with Facebook Live on their page at 7pm
https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgca

Info from https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgca/photos/a.194451373914771/3436668909692985/?type=3&theater

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Trivia 7pm

(not sure if it is family friendly as we have not done it before)
https://www.facebook.com/293311194395877/photos/a.293825617677768/1008612959532360/?type=3&theater

March 26
#DistantlyDancing Kids Dance Party with Thunderstorm Productions
https://www.twitch.tv/thunderstormproductions

March 27
Author Sandra Wilson will be reading her children's story at 11am on her facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/authorsandrawilson

Artshine Comic Book Super Hero 2pm

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC08RXLDLgZYE46JXLS7O7vw
see supplies needed at https://www.instagram.com/p/B-A7Cj1AKHI/⠀

Debbie Allen (from FAME) tap dance class 2pm https://www.instagram.com/therealdebbieallen/

#DistanclyDancing with Thunderstorm Productions 8pm-midnight (you may just want to do the audio as some videos may not be age-appropriate) https://www.twitch.tv/thunderstormproductions

March 28
Debbie Allen (from FAME) dance class for kids Time to be determined https://www.instagram.com/therealdebbieallen/

Storytime with Summer Santa 2pm https://www.facebook.com/jollysanta4hire

#DistanclyDancing with Thunderstorm Productions 8pm-midnight (you may just want to do the audio as some videos may not be age-appropriate) https://www.twitch.tv/thunderstormproductions

March 29
Williamsburg Window Walk -theme is flowers
https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgca/photos/pb.117547391605170.-2207520000../3450621308297745/?type=3&theater

Fred Penner Sunday March 29th 2020 at 2pm CST on Instagram and Facebook pages.

https://www.facebook.com/fred.penner.583
https://www.instagram.com/fpenner5/

Chase from Paw Patrol at 3pm and Peppa Pig at 4pm on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/cdjaservices

Elton John's #LivingRoomConcert at 9pm on FOX (and maybe MuchMusic) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-UcGLpAp2V/

March 30
Full Body Exercise w/Williamsburg Community Association on Facebook Live
at 9am https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgca using small hand weights or soup cans
Info from
https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgca/photos/pcb.3446333228726553/3446331632060046/?type=3&theater

Kids Art Explorers w/Williamsburg Community Association on Facebook Live 6:30pm https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgca
Supplies Needed = paper and crayons (or pencil crayons/markers)
Info from
https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgca/photos/pcb.3446333228726553/3446331632060046/?type=3&theater

March 31
Artshine in French 2pm

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08RXLDLgZYE46JXLS7O7vw

April 1
Erick Traplin on facebook live at 10am on the Kitchener Public Library page https://www.facebook.com/kitchenerlibrary/
info from
https://www.facebook.com/erick.traplin.9/posts/10157924149976023

Facebook Live at 10am on the Thordale Fall Fair Page it's Agri-Music with Markus starting at 10am.

https://www.facebook.com/thorndalefair/

Sing-a-long with some of your favourite family friendly songs with Juno nominated children’s recording artist Markus!

Markus is a staple in Canadian Entertainment - featured guest appearances on the Mr. Dress-up Show & Treehouse TV host. Dance, clap and sing along!

Ann Douglas for a Virtual Conversation on May 12 from 8:00-9:30pm. Ann will share strategies for helping parents navigate the difficult challenges of parenting through a pandemic.

May 16
Kids in the Kitchen Facebook Live Cooking Class on with Chef Nicole of the #KitchenerMarket on the Meals Without Madness Facebook Page at 10am https://www.facebook.com/Meals-Without-Madness-608940885890714/

Lightening Banjo Drama Class and Mystery Puppet Show on Zoom at 1pm
Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10158348986965750/

May 17
Story Time with The Little Mermaid at 6:45pm on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/LittleJingleBeans

CATS THE MUSICAL - The Show Must Go On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag

May 18
VICTORIA DAY
Facebook Live Reading of If You Give A Mouse A Cookie at 3pm https://www.facebook.com/rechargeandplay/

Canada's Wonderland Fireworks on YouTube https://youtu.be/HJJPCdn1tSM

May 23
Kids in the Kitchen Facebook Live Cooking Class on with Chef Nicole of the #KitchenerMarket on the Meals Without Madness Facebook Page at 10am https://www.facebook.com/Meals-Without-Madness-608940885890714/

May 24
Choir Choir Choir 80s
Download + print the song lyrics here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1f58b8wwkuRXc0FGauYmrVnjv15xBxf4E

Now,
Have a couple screens ready in order to tune into us, read lyrics, sing & connect with friends & fam in real time.
Also,
Be ready to record some little videos of yourself singing along with us to share with the world along with the hashtag #NeverStopSinging

To join the live stream,
“Like” our Facebook page at... Facebook.com/choirx3
+ at 8pm EDT you'll get a notification about our live feed.

Or,
Log on to YouTube at Youtube.com/choirx3
And you can sing and party along there.

Info from https://www.facebook.com/events/714869375926637/

May 25
Artshine live on YouTube at 1pm
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08RXLDLgZYE46JXLS7O7vw
Supply list at https://www.facebook.com/artshine.ca/photos/a.515016215334883/1513358098834018/?type=3&theater

May 26
Artshine live on FACEBOOK at 11am
Info and Supply list at https://www.facebook.com/artshine.ca/photos/a.515016215334883/1513358098834018/?type=3&theater

TikTok Dance Class at 2pm on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/goddardsstudio/live/
Previous lessons at https://www.facebook.com/goddardsstudio/live/

Free Kids Virtual Paint Party at 2pm at https://www.facebook.com/groups/KeepsakesKidsPaintParties
Info from https://www.facebook.com/events/569453250351613/

May 27
POUND workout at Noon - Free but you must register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pound-with-rachel-wednesday-0527-tickets-106515773546

Unleash your inner rockstar and join me for an extremely fun and high energy workout - POUND! 45 minutes of drumming inspired cardio & dance moves. Wednesday May 27th from 12:00-1:00 PM EST. Grab your Ripstix (or kitchen utensils/kids drumsticks/whatever you can find around your house!) and join me for this awesome workout!

You will need access to Zoom for this live stream workout.

Artshine live on YouTube at 1pm
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08RXLDLgZYE46JXLS7O7vw
Supply list at https://www.facebook.com/artshine.ca/photos/a.515016215334883/1513358098834018/?type=3&theater

Kitchener Marketing Virtual Cooking Class at 6:30pm. The theme is Grillfest. Info to be announced soon

May 28
Artshine in French live on YouTube at 1pm
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08RXLDLgZYE46JXLS7O7vw
Supply list at https://www.facebook.com/artshine.ca/photos/a.515016215334883/1513358098834018/?type=3&theater

Kitchener Says Thanks online concert w/Juneyt at 7pm on the City of Kitchener Facebook Page info at https://www.facebook.com/events/2559587457587091

May 29
Artshine live on YouTube at 1pm
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08RXLDLgZYE46JXLS7O7vw
Supply list at https://www.facebook.com/artshine.ca/photos/a.515016215334883/1513358098834018/?type=3&theater

Kids Cooking Class 11am-2:30pm Free but you must register at https://www.cooksmart.ca/upcoming-classes?fbclid=IwAR36WG0ytl1P9cW_O2OZkJDSPhLsuFI4VIft09XX-icuooUmKULFqDD1fa4 scroll down to May 29 info from https://www.facebook.com/events/244985156862778/

May 30
Kids in the Kitchen Facebook Live Cooking Class on with Chef Nicole of the #KitchenerMarket on the Meals Without Madness Facebook Page at 10am https://www.facebook.com/Meals-Without-Madness-608940885890714/

Pay what you can Kids #Yoga in support of #RelayForLife. Register today for tomorrow (Sat) morning's event. Registration info in the ABOUT section of the event page https://www.facebook.com/events/s/young-hearts-yoga-at-home/242392557023316/

Thanks Hannah Marie for the info! 

June 3

KITCHENER MARKET AND CHEF NICOLE COOKING DEMO AT 7PM ON FACEBOOK LIVE https://www.facebook.com/cityofkitchener

June 4

KW Junk Music 6:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/941042776333760/

Kitchener Says Thanks Concerts every Thursday at 7pm in June info at

https://www.facebook.com/events/2568940343318469

June 5

Free kids cooking lesson at 11am - you must pre-register at https://www.cooksmart.ca/online (limited spots)

June 6

KITCHENER MARKET KIDS IN THE KITCHEN FREE FAMILY COOKING CLASS ON FACEBOOK LIVE AT 10AM

Click 'remind me' and watch the virtual class here: https://bit.ly/3gJ1ECH

Join Chef Nicole from the comfort of your own home as we present a Virtual Kids in the Kitchen series every Saturday until June 27

Ingredients for each session will be posted on the Facebook event page on the Wednesday before each session. 

June 11

Kitchener Says Thanks Concerts every Thursday at 7pm in June info at

https://www.facebook.com/events/2568940343318469

June 12

Free kids cooking lesson at 11am - you must pre-register at https://www.cooksmart.ca/online (limited spots)

June 13

KITCHENER MARKET KIDS IN THE KITCHEN FREE FAMILY COOKING CLASS ON FACEBOOK LIVE AT 10AM

Click 'remind me' and watch the virtual class here: https://bit.ly/3gJ1ECH

Join Chef Nicole from the comfort of your own home as we present a Virtual Kids in the Kitchen series every Saturday until June 27

Ingredients for each session will be posted on the Facebook event page on the Wednesday before each session. 

June 18

Kitchener Says Thanks Concerts every Thursday at 7pm in June info at

https://www.facebook.com/events/2568940343318469

June 19

Free kids cooking lesson at 11am - you must pre-register at https://www.cooksmart.ca/online (limited spots)

June 20

KITCHENER MARKET KIDS IN THE KITCHEN FREE FAMILY COOKING CLASS ON FACEBOOK LIVE AT 10AM

Click 'remind me' and watch the virtual class here: https://bit.ly/3gJ1ECH

Join Chef Nicole from the comfort of your own home as we present a Virtual Kids in the Kitchen series every Saturday until June 27

Ingredients for each session will be posted on the Facebook event page on the Wednesday before each session. 

June 25

Kitchener Says Thanks Concerts every Thursday at 7pm in June info at

https://www.facebook.com/events/2568940343318469

June 26

Free kids cooking lesson at 11am - you must pre-register at https://www.cooksmart.ca/online (limited spots)

June 27

KITCHENER MARKET KIDS IN THE KITCHEN FREE FAMILY COOKING CLASS ON FACEBOOK LIVE AT 10AM

Click 'remind me' and watch the virtual class here: https://bit.ly/3gJ1ECH

Join Chef Nicole from the comfort of your own home as we present a Virtual Kids in the Kitchen series every Saturday. 

Ingredients for each session will be posted on the Facebook event page on the Wednesday before each session. 

July FREE EVENTS

Every Saturday at 10am Chef Nicole is on FACEBOOK LIVE doing Family Cooking Classes for the Kitchener Market on the City of Kitchener Page https://www.facebook.com/cityofkitchener

Every Wednesday and Friday the Kitchener Market Chefs will be posting cooking videos on the City of Kitchener Facebook page at 7pm https://www.facebook.com/cityofkitchener

Other resources we have found

Active Kitchener - ideas and activities as you scroll through the pages
https://www.kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/CSD_NPS_Active_Kitchener.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0PQlOqFnHJknodtp_G-l4NnTwrNTbU9iU3H8xhleGrHnyK0jJfYRhe6oA

Wednesdays are now known as #Takeout Day. Get the local info at https://www.shopkw.ca/shopkw/?listing.action=posts&post=670643

The 75 Best Virtual Museum Tours Around the World [Art, History, Science, and Technology]

https://upgradedpoints.com/best-virtual-museum-tours via David Cusik

Faerie House Building Challenge (ends May 31) https://www.mcdougallcottage.ca/en/exhibits/faerie-house-building-challengeaspx.aspx#

TikTok and Kids Pop Dance Lesson Videos https://www.facebook.com/goddardsstudio/live/

Guitar Riff of the Day https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKTuhTDtX6Gv2eBvzxMRoKUfG9w9e77CC

Daniel Radcliffe reads the Harry Potter books! https://hellogiggles.com/news/daniel-radcliffe-harry-potter-audiobook

City of Kitchener Active at Home online fitness classes https://www.kitchener.ca/en/things-to-do/active-at-home-fitness-and-wellness.aspx

Looking for a Parents Night In movie?
Then be sure to mark May 13th on your calendar for THE WRONG MISSY! Learn more at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-wrong-missy-is-right-movie-you-need.html

Cirque Du Soliel - Crystal
Ice Skating and Acrobatic Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf-N_OroVbs

Monday to Saturday Facebook Live programs with Early On https://www.facebook.com/EarlyONWR/ and new pre-taped programming on their website at www.earlyyearsinfo.ca

Mondays at 3pm are Facebook Live Story Time Readings with Recharge and Play at https://www.facebook.com/rechargeandplay/

Thursdays at 10am Activities on Facebook Live with Recharge and Play https://www.facebook.com/rechargeandplay/

Idea Exchange Thursday Fun with Friends series, find more Virtual Events and Programs at bit.ly/IEVirtualEvents

Artshine Art Tutorials on YouTube (English and French videos) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC08RXLDLgZYE46JXLS7O7vw

Discover a new activity today https://themuseum.ca/themuseumathome/

For those with High School and older kids - Stratford Festival

12 of our most successful Shakespeare productions! We’ve scheduled our film showings around four themes that seem pertinent at this time of pandemic.

Each film will be available for free for three weeks on the Stratford Festival website This is a great opportunity to share your favourite productions with your favourite people, so please let your friends and family know.

https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/AtHome

Canada's Wonderland Fireworks on YouTube https://youtu.be/HJJPCdn1tSM

Various Musicals online for 48 hours The Show Must Go On https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag

#Fundraiser and #VolunteerOpportunity
Ruff Stitched has been #Donating masks to #healthworkers. In order to buy more materials, they are selling masks on their website and the money from the purchases will be used to buy more materials for their mask #donations to our #healthheroes. They are also looking for #volunteers to do cutting and sewing. Please check out the links for this #kwawesome company.
TO PURCHASE A FUNDRAISER #MASK visit https://www.ruffstitched.com
TO #VOLUNTEER visit https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10163846375855311&id=688385310

Toronto Zoo Online https://www.durhamradionews.com/archives/125661

Doon South painted rock scavenger hunt
INFO at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10158252269380750/

A week at a glance https://www.kitchener.ca/en/things-to-do/week-at-a-glance.aspx

Ruff Stitched/Littles by Jules has put the businesses on hold to help make masks for health workers.
See the info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10158208899795750/

This is a post I wrote a couple of years back for Sign Depot about DIY Backyard Games
https://sign-depot.on.ca/diy-backyard-games-great-ideas-for-your-cottage-or-cabin/

Attractions Ontario Virtual Tours and Online Collections
https://attractionsontario.ca/virtual-tours-online-collections/

Some Good News from John Krasinski
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5pgG1M_h_U&t=24s
If he does more this is the channel page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOe_y6KKvS3PdIfb9q9pGug

Mask Makers for Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10158199897595750/

also info for how-to video for a no-sew mask for personal use https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10158199897595750/

Nutrition for Learning Free Pop Up Snacks, dates and locations vary.
Info at https://www.nutritionforlearning.ca/popupsnacks/

Free Watercolour Paint class daily at 6:30pm on Instagram Live
https://www.instagram.com/stories/candiceleylandart/

Family Friendly workout
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10158167027735750/

Lots of fun and free ideas on the Kitchener Public Library Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/kitchenerlibrary/

Daily Activities shared via video. Sign up for the Daily Activity newsletter
https://www.recessguardians.org/daily-activity-newsletter

Crafting ideas with household items https://www.instagram.com/luso.canadiana

For those with older kids, Joe Kimpson (From Flag Raiders) goes on Facebook Live at 10am with some History News (he also asks ALEXA the weather and makes oatmeal)
https://www.facebook.com/joe.kimp

mindfulness for kids courses for free ! Www.themindfulmama.ca

kids yoga through Modo Yoga Brantford's Facebook page (public) on Mon., Wed., and Fri. at 11:15 am. Claire is doing a story time at 6pm, also through MYB. If your friends follow the MYB page they'll see an updated schedule every day. Download the MYB app or go to https://modoyoga.com/brantford/

Sonshine and Broccoli on Instagram Live Mon-Fri at 11:30am https://www.instagram.com/sonshineandbroccoli/

I believe the ARKELLS Music lesson happens Daily at 1pm

Arkells music lesson at 1pm https://www.instagram.com/arkellsmusic/

Alan Doyle (from Great Big Sea) live daily at 5pm on his facebook page this week
https://www.facebook.com/alandoylemusic (now over, 2nd last week in March)

Our local YMCA has workouts by age group at https://www.thisisy.ca/body/

Stronger Forever You fitness classes on Facebook Live
https://www.facebook.com/StrongerForeverYou

List of Apps that may be helpful from

Melissa Dube

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10158177226860750/

Colouring Contest (ends March 26) http://eatonrealty.ca/2020/03/22/eaton-realtys-picture-perfect-contest

Science Magic videos - links at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10158156066530750/

Erick Traplin's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Mzj7s1nei02guFvC17w7Q

Google Arts and Culture https://artsandculture.google.com/

Disney Imagineering in a Box

Info https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/enjoy-a-one-of-a-kind-learning-experience-from-disney-imagineers/

Link to start

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/imagineering-in-a-box

How to Draw Mickey Mouse through the years. Also lots of other character drawing at the end of the post.
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/draw-mickey-mouse-at-home-with-a-disney-parks-artist/

Kennedy Space Centre
Online science videos with facebook live https://www.facebook.com/KennedySpaceCenterVisitorComplex/

Staying Healthy with TVO Kids https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZKr_TDK9YiwKH1tuSGF5DvTt5U2LBNRH

Ripley's Aquarium Shark Cam
https://experiencity.ca/things-to-do/2020/03/18/ripley-s-aquarium-of-canada-set-up-live-cams-so-you-can-watch-sharks-swimming-from-home/

Concerts from popular artists on Global Citizen's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/glblctzn/

I will do my best to update this list as I find more info

Here are some others from our STUFF TO DO WITH KIDS IN KITCHENER WATERLOO Facebook Group contributors

Julie Bundscho They are in the states and have been running a daily art class for free. Their plan was just the 2 weeks, but have now extended it to 4 weeks! My Kids have been enjoying it!

https://www.facebook.com/McHarperManor/ daily at 1pm

Jess N. Dela Cruz Since many kids are/will be home from school, sharing an awesome list of ideas from a parent who homeschools.

Online resources:
- BrainPop
- Curiosity Stream
- Tynker
- Outschool
- Udemy
- iReady
- Beast Academy (Math)
- Khan Academy
- Creative Bug
- Discovery Education

YouTube Channels:
- Crash Course Kids
- Science Channel
- SciShow Kids
- National Geographic Kids
- Free School
- Geography Focus
- TheBrainScoop
- SciShow
- Kids Learning Tube
- Geeek Gurl Diaries
- Mike Likes Science
- Science Max
- SoulPancake

Lots of board games, library books (and Kindle), tinkering/upcycling with household junk, etc.
Some resources to help with kids at home:

*Scholastic has created a free learn-from-home site with 20+ days of learning and activities.

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/.../learnathome...

*Pretend to travel the world..Go on a virtual tour of these 12 famous museums.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/.../museums-with-virtual...

*This is the awesome free curriculum that we use. Everything from preschool activities to 12th grade is here!

https://allinonehomeschool.com/

*List of thinking games by grade: https://allinonehomeschool.com/thinking/

**More awesome free learning websites that we like to use**

https://www.starfall.com/h/

https://www.abcya.com/

https://www.funbrain.com/

https://www.splashlearn.com/

https://www.storylineonline.net/

https://pbskids.org/

https://www.highlightskids.com/

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

https://www.coolmath4kids.com/

http://www.mathgametime.com/

https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/

http://www.literactive.com/Home/index.asp

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

https://www.switchzoo.com/

https://www.seussville.com/

https://www.turtlediary.com/

https://www.e-learningforkids.org/

Kaitlin Marie Carruthers K5LEARNING.COM has free printable worksheet for preschool to grade 6!

Olivera Banda I saw this list of online resources for kids..

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156751571736104&set=p.10156751571736104&type=3&theater

Stephanie Schwemler https://www.farmfood360.ca

Virtual farm tours

Brandi Thompson https://www.thenewstribune.com/.../article241307611.html and Virtual Paint Night listed under March 20

These are from

Lisa Buckle Lynch

16 Card Games for Math https://www.weareteachers.com/math-card-games
Virtual Harry Potter Escape room https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/136211/digital-escape-room-harry-potter
Scolastic online kids courses https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/15/us/scholastic-coronavirus-students-trnd/index.html
150+ Educational Shows on Netflix https://homeschoolhideout.com/educational-shows-on-netflix
Virtual Museum Tours https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/virtual-museum-tours
10 ball games for kids https://frugalfun4boys.com/indoor-ball-games-kids
60+ Best Math Websites https://www.weareteachers.com/best-math-websites
Netflix Party https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/03/17/coronavirus-netflix-party-lets-friends-do-movie-nights-quarantine/5072347002
60+ Classes from YMCA https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article241307611.html
Journal the experience https://news.virginia.edu/content/write-it-down-historian-suggests-keeping-record-life-during-pandemic
KW Short Story Contest https://www.jenniferfarquhar.com/short-story-contest

Michele McBride Roach

Boredom Buster list

https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home

Lea Vasiljevic

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-1-2.htm

https://www.khanacademy.org/ (also see Disney Imagineering in a box above)
Math Game https://www.prodigygame.com/
Math http://www.cockeyed.com/personal/homework/homework_problems.htm
Crafts https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts

This post was also featured on CTV Kitchener on the News at Noon and a different clip at 6pm

Noon News info at the 4 minute, 26 second mark

and another a clip at the 6pm news at the 7 minute mark (this one doesn't show properly but can be found at https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?&binId=1.1147281 )

Thanks to everyone that is contributing to this post. Be sure to join our STUFF TO DO FACEBOOK GROUP too!
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