Trusted Resources
General Info on COVID-19
Find the latest official information about COVID-19 from local, provincial and municipal governments.
Resources for parents
Here parents can find resources to access trusted information and support to care for their families at this time.
Resources for kids
Kids can find fun activities and ways to connect – let’s all stay learning and growing! Social distancing doesn’t have to be lonely!
General COVID-19 Trusted Resource Links
Canada.ca – advice and info from the Federal Government.
covid-19.ontario.ca – self assessments and the latest updates from the Ontario Government.
toronto.ca/home/covid-19 – get the latest updates from the City of Toronto.
who.int – advice from WHO (World Health Organization) on COVID-19.
Trusted Resource Links for parents
TDSB COVID-19 guidance for school year 2021-2022
Government of Canada Economic Relief
Online Application for Social Assistance
Helping Children Cope with Stress – advice from WHO
Advice for Healthy Parenting – advice from WHO
Primary Parents Help Sheet – advice from Think U Know
Secondary Parents Help Sheet – advice from Think U Know
NSPCC: Understanding Apps, Social Networks and Games Children Are Using
UNICEF: 19 fun and equipment free games to play with your family
Save the Children: Relaxation Activities
About Kids Health: Sleep Benefits
Khan Academy – free courses for children and adults at all learning levels
Helping teens cope with quarantine/isolation/new normal
What do to when tweens act up during lockdown – from the New York Times
Back to School Tips for Parents in 2021 – Family Care Centre
Trusted Resource Links for Kids
Kids Help Phone – if you need someone to talk to, you can contact a counsellor here.
Crisis Text Line – Find support by text if you are feeling anxious or need support.
My Hero is You – Download this cool book to discover how kids can fight COVID-19!
imaginACTION! – Discover how you can use imaginACTION to feel better during difficult times.
Jays Care Unstoppable Kids Challenges – take part in fun daily challenges with a chance to win prizes!
Free Netflix Docs! – Don’t have a Netflix account? No problem, check out some cool documentaries Netflix have posted for free!
CBC Kids – So many fun activities, games and videos!
TVO Kids – Have fun and learn at home!
Raz Kids – hundreds of interactive, leveled eBooks – sign up for free!
National Geographic Kids – so many fun adventure games, activities and quizzes!
Disney Magic Moments – Learn to draw a bunch of characters!
Go to the Zoo! – This zoo goes live every day to teach kids about the animals! You can also see what’s going at the Toronto Zoo too!
Canadian Museum of History Online
AGO from Home! Great art and activities!
Google Arts and Culture – top 10 collections you can visit online from around the world!
Harry Potter stars read Harry Potter!
Storytime Online – Celebrities read you stories!
Sesame Street Coronavirus Townhall
Free Colouring Activities from Crayola.
Grow your own lettuce! Sign up to get free seeds.
Writer your own novel! With the Nanowrimo Young Writers Program.
CHECK OUT MOORELANDS KIDS VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Moorelands Kids' Lead On is the virtual delivery of learning, leadership and a variety of fun activities children and families can do at home.
