At home with the kids all day and looking for a new activity to try? Look no further! We have compiled a list of DIY crafts and activities you can do at home this week with the family.

All activities have been created by North American creatives and organizations.

Activity #1: #CCMfromhome: Canoe Cut Outs!

The Canadian Canoe Museum has created 3 free canoe cut outs for families to colour and craft their very own miniature canoe or kayak! These canoes are modeled on actual canoes and kayaks in the museum’s collection: an Ojibway Bark Canoe, Nuu-chah-nulth Dugout Canoe, and a Sanikiluarmiut Kayak.

TIP: If you use crayons, and colour your canoe or kayak very thoroughly, it will be waterproofed for its maiden voyage.

download your canoe cut outs here

Activity #2: Colouring Pages by CTON

Local illustrator Clayton ‘CTON’ Hammer is offering 2 free colouring pages on his website. You can download these super, fun colouring sheets to help pass the time while you and your family are hunkering down at home.

Clayton Hanmer (aka CTON) is an illustrator whose award-winning, energetic comic style has given him a surprisingly broad range of clients from The New York Times to National Geographic Kids.

download your colouring pages here

Activity #3: Crafting in Quarantine with Arts Etobicoke

Crafting in Quarantine with Marjan Verstappen is brought to you by Arts Etobicoke. In this series, Marjan will lead you through a fun and easy craft activity using cheap everyday items that you can find in your own home. Each week crafters will create a different art project, learn new skills, and explore various crafting techniques that you can do from home.

click here for all crafting videos

Activity #4: Kids Meditation: Bulldog Finds His Treehouse

In this video by Stop, Breath & Think, Bulldog will show kids how to boost their superpower of calm to find a little bit of peace and quiet in the middle of a noisy day by taking deep, relaxed breaths. Try playing this mindful game when you feel overwhelmed or are in a noisy or hectic environment. This mindful game can also help you relax before naps or bedtime.

Stop, Breathe & Think’s mission is to help kids, teens and young adults build the emotional strength to tackle life’s ups and downs. They also have an app that can be downloaded through the Apple App and Google Play Stores. The app features many meditations and activities geared towards kids and young adults that allow users to check in with their feelings, build skills to help calm themselves, create positive daily routines and more!

view more meditations by Stop, Breath & Think here

Social Distancing with Kids

Looking for a simple way to explain social distancing to your little ones? CBC Kids in collaboration with Saara Chaudry has created a thorough yet easy to understand video for families to watch together.

Saara Chaudry is passionate about having a positive impact on the world, whether it's within her community, on the big screen or in her role as a CBC Kids News contributor. The 15-year-old from Toronto played Little Cosette in Les Miserables, Howie on Max & Shred and Dana's older sister on Dino Dana. She was also the voice of Parvana in The Breadwinner, the feature film nominated for an Oscar, along with the Golden Globe and Canadian Screen awards.

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Stay tuned for our next round up of home activities!