This document provides tips for families coping with the coronavirus pandemic, including establishing routines, finding educational resources, getting exercise outdoors, cooking together, and helping others in the community. It recommends kids follow schedules from Khan Academy for distance learning and enjoy live nature cameras on Explore.org. It also suggests yoga, storytimes, and crafts available virtually from local studios and libraries.

1. Tips and coping strategies during
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Peter Omondi
Mar 24 · 4 min read
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Structure and a sense of humour. Both are crucial during these times.
Many childhood experts are recommending kids follow a schedule. Khan
academy an organization that promotes education, has excellent
schedules for all grade levels that include worksheets, suggested podcasts,
book recommendations and much more.
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As for a sense of humour? Well, you simply must watch this video.
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Online Learning Resources
Montreal’s two English school boards are now providing online learning
portals to help students keep up with their lessons.
Lester B. Pearson School Board English Montreal School Board
Nature
Explore.org is the world’s leading philanthropic live nature camera
network and documentary film channel. Enjoy seeing wild animals such as
gorillas, pandas, grizzly bears, eagles, elephants, lions, sharks, and many
others in their natural habitats.
National Geographic Kids allows children to learn facts about animals,
science, history and geography, along with fun competitions, games and
more.
Online Storytimes & Crafts
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At stories.audible.com you will find hundreds of books to entertain,
engage, and inform young people up to the age of 18. These stories offer a
screen-free option that can break up the day for families. This is being
offered FREE — no log-ins, credit cards, or passwords required. Just click,
stream and listen.
The Jewish Public Library Youth Space is offering a variety of live, online
programs on its Facebook Page. So far, they have weekly storytimes,
craft projects, cooking fun and a scavenger hunt.
Mo Willems invites you into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE.
Students can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting
Mo’s virtual studio. So grab some paper and crayons and join the fun
weekdays at 1 p.m.
Healthy Body & Mind
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Modo Yoga NDG is offering yoga classes on Instagram Live so that

3. Modo Yoga NDG is offering yoga classes on Instagram Live so that
families can roll out their mats, wherever they are, to breathe, stretch and
relax. Learn more on their Facebook Page or Instagram Account
Studio Trybe in Montreal is offering online yoga classes on Facebook and
Instagram. From Monday to Friday, adults and teens can join a class from
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. and kids can enjoy their own class from 3 p.m. to 3:20
p.m.
Getting outdoors is a great way to clear your mind and to clear the head
of cabin fever. As long as you continue to practice social distancing (two
metres away from others), there are many ways to enjoy the outdoors.
Check out these 30 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids by WIRED.
Food Stu
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Many of us tend to snack more when we are bored. To help curb bad
snacking habits, check out this list of Smart Snacking Ideas from
KidsHealth. This list is broken down into different age groups.
With so much time at home, this could be a good time to allow the kids a
chance to start mastering the art of cooking. If so, check out Jamie Oliver’s
Tips for Getting Cooking with Kids.
At the best of times, finding meal ideas can be frustrating. Now that many
parents must make three meals a day, inspirational ideas could be very
welcomed. Check out Dinner Mumspiration on Facebook. This online
community allows parents to share their creations and recipes and offers
up new ideas every day. I personally use this space often and it has kept
my kitchen repertoire fresh and healthy.
Reaching Out to Others
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Canadahelps.org has a list of charitable organizations that are focused
on helping those affected by the coronavirus. Consider donating if you can
afford to help out.
Get your kids involved in helping others in their community. Do you know
any seniors? Ask your children to write a note asking if they need any help
with groceries or running errands.
Read this heartwarming story about how one restaurant owner and a
group of real estate agents started an initiative to help feed the less
fortunate residents of Hudson.
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Originally published at https://www.montrealfamilies.ca on March 24,
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