Healthy Kids At Home

Harmony the Squirrel says staying at home doesn’t have to be boring, come play with me! Join Harmony the Squirrel in his at home adventures. Harmony the Squirrel will be adding fitness videos, activities, crafts and more that you can do from home! Keep checking the Harmony Square Facebook page for videos. Fun for everyone! 

• Get your free temporary digital membership and unlock all the resources has to offer right at your fingertips. Sign up for the Libraries Digital Membership card that was created for those who do not already have an account. It provides temporary access to audiobooks, ebooks, Lynda.com, Universal class tutorials, language tutorials, crafts, downloadable movies, television shows, music, newspapers and magazines.

• Join the Brantford Public Library for storytime! We'll sing songs, rhymes, and read a picture book. New videos released Mondays and Thursdays. Visit the Home Based Activities page on brantfordlibrary.ca for Virtual Storytime videos. 

• The Brantford Public Library shares science related activities for you and your family to work on together at home. Visit the STEAM Activities YouTube playlist for the complete videos.  

Calling all tech enthusiasts! Looking for a new skill to learn while you’re at home? Check out these resources for students, parents, and teachers - including videos, fun tutorials, and projects! It’s easier - and way more fun - than you ever thought. Learn how to code a dance party featuring Katy Perry and Shawn Mendes, learn how AI can help our oceans, write your own flappy game code, and more at studio.code.org/courses. 

Visit Crock-A-Doodle’s technique videos on YouTube and start creating memories and one-of-a-kind treasures that will last for years to come. They are also offering contact free delivery of Take Home kits, so that you can enjoy painting pottery within the comfort and safety of your own home. 

• If you need any assistance, please call 519-442-2433.
• Visit our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for easy craft activities, storytime and book recommendations.
• If you don’t have a library card, don’t worry, you can sign up online! Online membership lets you immediately access all of our online resources. Visit us at County of Brant Public Library  

• EarlyON Brantford Brant offers free programs in Brantford and Brant County for caregivers and children from birth to six years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice.

• Pre-register and participate in virtual programming each week. View the EarlyON Calendar for a list of activities and details.

• Join EarlyON Brantford Brant Facebook page for virtual activities, storytelling, crafts, indigenous learning and parent/caregiver advice. You can find all archived videos in the Content Library. 

Are you missing a connection to nature? Are you looking for natural science activities to keep kids engaged in learning? Check out  a fantastic list of activities for the young, and the young at heart! 

• Kids Can Fly is helping new moms with their virtual program HUGS4NEWMOMS. Topics will include how to develop supports during social distancing, lactation and feeding your baby, self-care for mom, sleep, how to deal with anxiety, and many more. To join, please email Jane Flinders or call 519-755-9482.
• For more information about talking to your child about COVID-19 and some fun activities to do at home, including virtual musical circles with Miss Jane, visit their Facebook page. 

Check out the Fit Break every weekday at 12:00 p.m. EST hosted by ParticipACTION on their Facebook page. 

Focusing on simple, fun and family-friendly projects, the PBS Crafts for Kids weekly series encourages parents to spend meaningful time with their kids making crafts. Many of the projects include recyclable materials, things you already have in your home, and feature PBS KIDS characters. 

WGSC will be sharing workouts from their certified personal trainers, including ways to keep your little ones moving. Watch live fitness videos that focus on strategies for strengthening and check out resources that foster mental health and wellbeing. Their Facebook page is an interactive space where connections are made and conversations happen in a safe environment. 

Introducing YMCA at Home, a virtual platform that provides you with the ability to connect with your favourite YMCA programs, activities, and instructors without leaving the comfort of your own home. You can expect a safe, fun, and impactful experience. Available for all ages.