North Perth Virtual Programming Catalogue

Municipality of North Perth

Virtual Programming Catalogue A resource to share municipal and community virtual programming opportunities

North Perth Public Library Programming

ONLINE LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION

Get a card

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Then access eBooks, kid friendly sites, craft workshops, and more!

Details: www.northperth.library.on.ca

LIBRARY AT HOME WWW.NORTHPERTH.LIBRARY.ON.CA

KIDS SITES

EBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS

Explore the world like never before.

Digital books, videos, and images will take kids on adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.

The go-to research resource.

Choose Children, Young Adult, or Adult section Visit the downloadLibrary website or the Libby app!

Animated talking picture books, chapter books graphic novels, games, and more.

CREATIVEBUG

Access thousands of eBooks & Audiobooks for all ages right from the comfort of your home.

MANGO LANGUAGES

Make an account and access art and craft workshops led by professionals.

A fun-infused way to learn a new language!

Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and so much more.

Don't miss the kids craft section for great ideas!

Make an account & track your progress.

CONNECT WITH US @NorthPerthLib

Virtual Storytimes Educational Resources Help Videos At home activities

LEARNING AT HOME EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

BRITANNICA ENCYCLOPEDIA The go-to research resource for all ages.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS Take kids on adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.

TUMBLEMATH & TUMBLEBOOKS Animated, read-aloud books

Use the Library At Home

www.northperth.library.on.ca

Fitness and Nutrition Programming

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...

NORTH PERTH RECREATION IS SEEKING FITNESS INSTRUCTORS INTERESTED IN PROVIDING FITNESS TIPS, ONLINE VIDEO CLASSES OR INFORMATION TO SHARE WITH OUR COMMUNITY!

Interested volunteers are asked to contact Kelly @ 519-292-2055 or kbroughton@northperth.ca

At Home Recreation

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1 cup sugar Ingredients 4 very ripe bananas 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt cinnamon 2 eggs Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, cream together the eggs and sugar. Stir in the mashed bananas, vanilla, oil and cinnamon. Stir in the flour mixture, a third at a time, until just combined.

Pour the batter into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.

Bake for about 1 hour.

ENJOY!!

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NICE CREAM BANANA

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BANANA

STRAWBERRY BANANA

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER

INSTRUCTIONS

Recreation and Games Programming

FOUR SQUARE

At Home Recreation How to Play: Played on a square court divided into four squares, numbered one through four. One player stands in each of the squares, with the highest ranked player in number one, lowest in number four. You bounce the ball among the players, bouncing once in the other person's square before that person bounces it back. Anyone who violates the rules will have to move down in the ranking, or be eliminated with another player rotating in to square four.

Number of Players: Four, unless you take turns.

Equipment: A four square court or sidewalk chalk, a playground ball.

Elimination: Failing to hit the ball into another square Allowing the ball to bounce more than once in their own square Hitting the ball out of bounds or onto an inside line Hitting the ball incorrectly such as holding, catching or carrying Hitting the ball with a part of the body that is not a hand Hitting the ball out of turn Each time a player is eliminated, that player leaves the court or goes to the lowest position (4) and all players advance to the higher numbered square.

At Home Recreation All children canbbenefitbfrom (and will likely enjoy) rolling, catching, kicking, dribbling, andbtossingbabball — an inexpensive, readily available, and versatile game. Playingbwithbballsbimproves kids' motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and timing, which are important for all ages.

(Get Creative and use any household items available)

Prep Time: 15 minutes Entertainment Time: 15 minutes Energy Expended by Child: Moderate

What you Will Need:

How To Make:

Grab a ball and start bowling!

You'll Need: Plastic/ Paper Cups Hot Glue and Glue Gun Cardboard or Old Box Markers Ping Pong Balls or Small Foam Balls Create your board by gluing the cups to the board. Be creative and decorate! Add the points you want to score for each cup.

Seebwho can score the most points in 2 min.

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Balloon tennis is a fun indoorb(or outdoor) exercisebgame designed to help kids practice hand-eye coordination, learn the basics of net sports, and burn off excess energy.

Prep Time:b5 minutes Entertainment Time:b30-60 minutes Energy Expended by Child:bModerate to High

KUBB bKubb, also called Viking Chess has been played for centuries!

Your Kubb set will have: b6 Throwing Sticks 10 Short Blocks 1 King Block 4 stakes to make the playing area Let's learn how to play! http://www.kubbunited.com/

Materials: 6 ft. of 1 inch dowel (1) 8 ft. 4Ă—4 post b4 ft. of 1/2 inch dowel

HOW TO MAKE YOUR KUBB SET Cut your 1 inch dowel rod into six 12 inch throwing sticks.b Cut your 1/2 inch dowel rod into four 12 inchb sticks with a point on one end for your stakes.b Cut your 4×4” boards into ten 8 inch tall blocks and one 14 inch block (the King block).b Sand your blocks and dowels until they are smooth That’s really all there is to it! You can decorate your blocks if you want to. Some people decorate their king to look like he’s wearing a crown!

YARDZEE! Tools: Materials: 4x4 cedar postb Miter Saw/ Outdoor spray Hand Saw Bench sander / varnishb Sand Paper Black paint A bucket to roll dice To make the dice You’ll need a 4x4 post.Measure the post in sections of 3-1/2 inches. Repeat x5

Sand down all the faces and edges to make them smooth to handle and to roll.

Once sanded we need to add the dots! Template attached. Once you’ve cut out the two templates and folded them along the edges, simply wrap the cubes to form the dice. Use a pencil to mark where the dots go so you are able to paint a circle around the area (poke the pencil through the paper or cut out the black dots) Paint the black dots on the dice, let dry and apply a varnish to help protect the paint from coming off.

Have Fun!!

THE WIGGLE JAR CREATE A WIGGLE JAR FOR YOUR CHILD WHEN THEY HAVE LOTS OF WIGGLES THEY NEED TO WORK OUT OR BECOME SLUGGISH AND TIRED BY EARLY AFTERNOON PRINTABLES AVAILABLE: HTTPS://WWW.HOMESCHOOLSHARE.COM/BLOG/2015/09/T HE-WIGGLE-JAR/ Decorate a jar of your choice. Create activity cards to place in the jar that your child can pick from throughout the day. Different activities can include; Touch your toes 10 times without bending your knees ~ Jump Rope and count to 30 ~ Shape your body into letters of the alphabet as you spell your name ~ Pretend you are in a band for 2 minutes; play the instrument of your choice ~ Jump on the trampoline ~ Play Simon says with someone for 10 minutes ~ Crab walk across a room ~ Hop like a bunny 20 times

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Leisure Recreation Programming

AT HOME LEISURE PROGRAM

As we practice physical distancing; Families/Children are invited to write notes, colour pictures, or send messages to Seniors.

Below is a current list of local care homes.

Feel free to post other care homes in the comment section below.

Caressant Care c/o Heidi Pugh; Activity Director 710 Reserve Ave S, Listowel ON N4W 2L1 Livingstone Manor c/o Heather Dafoe 480 Main Street West, Listowel, ON N4W 1A6 Royal Terrace c/o Jennifer George 600 Whites Rd, Palmerston, ON N0G 2P0 Knollcrest Lodge c/o Activity Department 50 William St, Milverton, ON N0K 1M0

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Paper Plate Tic-Tac-Toe is a fun indoorb(or outdoor) bgame designed to help children apply their logic and developbstrategy. It prepares children for more complex games because they have to think of multiple things at one time. Tictac-toe helps developbcoordination, fine motor skills and visual skills.

Prep Time: 10 - 15 minutes Entertainment Time: 15 - 30 minutes Energy Expended by Child:bModerate

Paper Airplane Challenge Design a paper airplane and then race the planes. Make it a science experiment by adding on paper clips, or coins to see what the added weight will do and changing the design on each new plane.

Bouncing Bubbles!

Here is an easy and fun recipe for bubbles that bounce!

You Will Need: 4 Tbsp. Water 2 Tbsp. Sugar 1 Tbsp. Dawn Dish Soap Winter Gloves (Kid Gloves or Cotto Gloves) Bubble Wands Mix all the ingredients together, stir until the sugar dissolves, and then have fun blowing bubbles.b Fun Tip: To make the bubbles bounce you need to wear soft gloves, blow the bubbles gently, and let them softly bounce on your hand. Then you can gently bounce the bubbles and even pass them from person to person!

PLAY DOUGH Each batch makes just a bit over one cup of play dough. If you want to do rainbow colors, begin with white and work your way all the way through the rainbow.

WHAT YOU NEED 1 cup flour 1/4 cup salt 3/4 cup of waterbminusb3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons of lemon juice 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 packets kool-aid (optional for fragrance and coloring) DIRECTIONS Measure the water and lemon juice into a heatproof, microwavable 2-cup measuring cup.

Heat in the microwave until just boiling, about three minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together the flour and salt.

If usingbKool- Aidbfor the fragrance, slowly (and I mean s-l-o-w-l-y, because the mixture will foam a bit) pour the Kool-Aid packets into the HOT water and lemon juice mixture and add additionalbfood coloringbto intensify the color if desired. .

Slowly pour the liquid into the flour and salt mixture, and stir with a wooden paddle until it just barely begins to form a dough.

Drizzle the tablespoon of cooking oil over the dough and stir again until it forms a ball. At this point, you may want to knead the dough with your hands.

It may feel a bit sticky, too, but DO NOT add more flour. As the dough cools it will thicken and become less sticky.b Once the dough is completely cooled, you may add flour a tablespoon at a time until it is the perfect consistency.

Allow the dough to finish cooling a bit on a sheet of aluminum foil, parchment or wax paper. By the time you finish the next batch of play dough, the first will be cool enough to store

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Municipality of North Perth Presents

MILK CARTON BIRD FEEDER

An old milk carton will make an awesome craft even the birds can enjoy!

Paint a cardboard milk carton and then cut a hole for the feed.

You may want to put a wooden dowel, twig or even a wooden spoon through so that the birds have somewhere to land when they want to eat.

Make your Own Puzzle!

Print, Paint, Colour or Draw a picture and have fun cutting out differHnt shapes to make your very own personalized puzzles!

Create differHnt skill levels for all ages!

Shaving Cream Painted Easter Eggs SHAVING CREAM EGGS PROJECT SUPPLIES: ·bbbbb Shaving Cream ·bbbbb Card stock ·bbbbb Paint ·bbbbb Tray or box lid ·bbbbb Paintbrush, toothpick or fork (something with a pointy end) ·bbbbb Newspapers ·bbbbb Scraper tool or old gift card To get started with the messy part, spray some shaving cream onto your tray and spread it around. I actually used a cookie sheet covered in tin foil which made for a much easier clean-up!

Next takebthe paint and squirt it all over the shaving cream. I used acrylic paint, but washable tempera paint shouldbalso work. I did blobs of paint throughout, but the kiddosbcould also makeblines, squiggles, anything they want really, with the paint.

Now for the fun part! Using the pointy end of a paint brush, dragbit through the shaving cream and paint making straight lines back and forth. Then do it again, but this time go up and down.bThe shaving cream will startbto get a marbleized look to it. And this would be a fun time for the kids to experiment with different tools, like a fork or toothpick.

This next stepbgets a little messy and the younger kiddos might need a little help, but it’s what makes this whole craft project!

Take one of your paper shapesband placed it on top of the shaving cream, applying a little bit of pressure so it smooshes into the shaving cream and paint.bThen pull it up and put it in a safe place to sit for a few minutes.

Using some sort of scraping tool (like an old gift card) scrape all of the shaving cream off of the paper.

Let the paint dry for a bit and then your project will be ready to be put on display!

Bring the Beauty Inside

Do you have plant pots that can be painted or repurposed?

Paint a planter in anyway that you see beauty!

Add your favoXrite plant and bring the beauty inside!

Paper Roll Chicks What you’ll need: Strips of yellow card stock (1.5ƍ wide by 5.5ƍ long) Small scrap of yellow paper 6ƍ pipe cleaners Googly eyes (or make your own out of paper) Pink pencil crayon Black gel pen Glue Scissors Single hole punch

Use your imagination! Design your chicks!

SPRING ANIMALS !!

Paper Roll Bunnies

What you’ll need: Coloured cardstock (or a painted toilet paper roll) Polka dot scrapbook paper White pom pom or cotton ball Googly eyes (or make your own out of paper) Black gel pen Glue Scissors Something for their whiskers (hay, straw, paper)

Use your imagination! Colour and design your bunny!

HOPSCOTCH Use some sidewalk chalk and make a hopscotch grid. Number the squares from one to nine. Pick a rock that is good for tossing. Small ones can bounce too much, and larger ones are hard to throw.

Start by tossing the rock onto Square 1.

Hop over the rock and hop with a single foot or both feet (to follow the hopscotch pattern) all the way to the end. Turn around and come back, stopping on Square 2. Balancing on one foot, pick up the rock in Square 1 and hop over Square 1 to the start. Continue this pattern with Square 2. And so on. If you toss your rock and miss the correct square, your turn is over. This game can be played with any number of people, but only one person can go at a time. If it's raining or dark or too cold, you can use indoor mats or foam pieces, or find a pattern on the floor to follow, perhaps using a beanbag instead of a rock.

Number of Players: One at a time.

Equipment: Hopscotch grid, rock or beanbag.

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS FOR KIDS EXPLORE, WONDER AND LEARN ABOUT OUR AMAZING WORLD! LINKS BELOW

ANIMAL VIRTUAL TOURS FOR KID         

Monterey Bay Aquarium - https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams Georgia Aquarium - https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/ocean-voyager/ Houston Zoo - https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/ Atlanta Zoo – Pandas - https://zooatlanta.org/panda-cam/ San Diego Zoo- https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos Smithsonian National Zoo - https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams The Tundra with Discovery Education https://www.discoveryeducation.com/learn/tundra-connections/ Virtual Farm Tours - http://origin.americandairy.com/news-and-events/dairydiary/virtual-farm-tours-while-your-stuck-at-home.stml Canadian Critters - https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/spy-on-some-canadiancritters-with-these-animal-cams

NATIONAL PARKS VIRTUAL TOURS     

Yellowstone National Park https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm The Grand Canyon https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm Virtual Hikes at Rocky Mountain National Park https://www.estesparkwebcams.com/estes-park-virtual-hikes/ Glacier National Park https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm Smoky Mountain National Park https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm

MUSEUM VIRTUAL TOURS  

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Van Gogh Museum - https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/van-goghmuseum?hl=en 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-withvirtual-tours Google Art and Culture: Top 10 Museums you Can Explore https://artsandculture.google.com/story/10-top-museums-you-can-explore-righthere-right-now/igKSKBBnEBSGKg

VIRTUAL TOURS AROUND THE WORLD   

Great Wall of China - https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china Buckingham Palace – https://www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-buckingham-palace Pyramids- https://www.tripsavvy.com/virtual-field-trip-pyramids-1259200

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The Louvre - https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne Empire State Building- https://www.esbnyc.com/earthcam-empire-state-building Ellis Island - http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/tour/index.htm

VIRTUAL TOURS OF SPACE     

Mars - https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/ Moon - https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/168/tour-of-the-moon-4k/ Sun - https://amazingsciencefacts.com/virtual-tour-to-the-sun/ International Space Station https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/suni_iss_tour.html Space Shuttle Discovery - https://www.cnet.com/news/step-aboard-the-spaceshuttle-discovery-with-googles-8k-virtual-tour/

LIVE WEBCAMS AROUND THE WORLD 

Live webcams throughout the world - https://explore.org/livecams/oceans/pacificaquarium-tropical-reef-camera

ALL YOU NEED: Rocks around the same size (10 stones) Paint and pai nt brushes Fabric to make a bag that doubles as a playing surface Needle and thread to sew your bag (sewi ng machine)

WHAT TO DO: Paint your rocks so you have a colour for the X's and O's. (like the picture) Sew the fabric to make a carrying bag Once the bag is made, draw y our pla y ing grid a nd define the lines with pa int!

Allow for all of t he paint to dry and have fun with your very own Tic Tac Toe t o Go!

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You will need: Different colours of paper Pipe cleaners (or thin strips of paper to make the antennae) Googly eyes (use paper or colour them on) To make your butterfly: Cut out your butterfly shape from a piece of coloured paper.

To make your butterfly 3D, rollup strips of paper and place them along the middle of your butterfly as the body!

Cut shapes to add colour to your butterfly Add the antennae and eyes!

DIY LAVA LAMP

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CHARADES The traditional way: Taking turns each player draws an idea from the basket (or word generator) and using gestures they try and describe the idea to the teammates. When the team guesses correctly they receive a point and play is handed over to the other team. Play continues until the team with the most points wins. (The points or game length should be determined prior to the beginning of the game).

Wherebkids learnband play

Tips for Playing Charades with Kids *Usebpicture flashcards for younger playersbwho can’t read. *Instead of using hand gestures to describe the category, simply say what it is (an animal, an object, a character, etc.)

https://kidactivities.net/chara des-ideas-for-kids/ https://www.wordgenerator.net/charades -generator.php#generator-bookmark

*Set a timer allowing a certain amount of time to describe the idea and when the time is up, the turn goes to the next team.

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WHO KNEW SCIENCE COULD BE SO SWEET!

Try using these house hold items to make a sweet treat while learning about Solution Supersaturation and Evaporation.

You will need: A wooden skewerb A clothespin 1 cup of water 2-3 cups of sugar A tall narrow glass or jar Optional: 2 dropsbfood colouring and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon flavouring extract or oil

Pour the water into a pan and bring it to boil.

If you want your candy to have a colour and flavour, add food colouring and flavouring extract to the water Pour about 1/4 cup of sugar into the boiling water, stirring until it dissolves.

Keep adding more and more sugar, each time stirring it until it dissolves, until no more will dissolve. This will take time and patience and it will take longer for the sugar to dissolve each time. Be sure you don’t give up too soon.

Once no more sugar will dissolve, remove it from heat and allow it to cool for at least 20 minutes.

Carefully pour the sugar solution into the jar almost to the top. Clip the wooden skewer into the clothespin so that it hangs down inside the glass and is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the bottom of the glass making sure that it is hanging straight down the middle without touching the sides.

Allow the jar to fully cool and put it someplace where it will not be disturbed.

Now just wait. The sugar crystals will grow over the next 3-7 days.

MOTHER'S DAY CARDS Mother's Day is just around the corner. Try making the special Mom in your life a 3D card.

Tulip Card

https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/tulip-in-a-heart-card/

3D Flowers

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SALT DOUGH HANDPRINT What you will need: 1 cup flour 1 cup salt 1/2 cup water Bowlsb(one for mixing, another for cutting out your circle) Spoon

Instructions: 1. Mix the salt and flour in a large bowl.

2. Make a well in the salt/flour mixture and add the water.

3. Knead until smooth and shape into a ball.

4. If you want to colour your salt dough, simply mix in a few drops ofbfood colouringbwhile you are kneading it.

5. You can let your salt dough handprints air dry, but they can also be dried in theboven.

6. Bake at 200 F until dry. The amount of time depends on the size and thickness of your masterpiece.

7. Thin flat ornaments may only take 45-60 minutes, but thicker ones like the ones I did can take 2-3 hours or more.

8. Make sure you store any leftover dough in anbairtight containerbor it will get all dry and crumbly.

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What you will need: Scissors Yarn or String Wood plank Paint or Stain Hammer

Nails (measuring 1 1/4 inches length. make sure they have big heads for the thread to go around, not the small craft nails)

What to do: You can choose to paint or stain the wood as you like. If you stain it don’t forget to clear coat with something so it lasts.

Make a paper stencil to follow the outlines of the letters. Tape the stencil to the board so it doesn’t move.

Now you can start hammering in the nails. Be sure to leave room to have the string go around.

Once all of the nails are in place remove the paper stencil.

To start threading your letters simply tie a knot at one end and start outlining the whole letter before you start getting all messy with the string. To finish off your threading simply tie a few knots around the nail heads and cut the remaining yarn off.

Repeat and complete all letters on your sign.

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What mom doesn’t love a coupon book of things she can “cash in on?�

This does not need to be anything fancy — it can be handwritten or typed.

Coupon Ideas: Breakfast in bed Sleeping in Foot massage Using the bathroom without interruption Snuggles And...whatever else you can think of!

Make your own body scrub at home with things you already have in the pantry!

Ingredients 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup solid (soft but not liquid) coconut oil Extra additions if wanted 2-3 drops (vanilla extract, essential oils, etc.)

Instructions Whip together the sugar, oil, and any extra additions until the mixture looks creamy and resembles loose cookie dough. You may use a food processor, but don't let it process too long or the coconut oil will melt and the mixture will separate. If this happens, just put it in the freezer for a few minutes to solidify and mix again.

Store in an airtight container. Lasts for a couple weeks. Stir before using if it becomes separated.

Supplies for pulled string art: liquid watercolours small jars or cups string, cut into 18 inch pieces printer paper Something to cover your work area

What to do: 1.Pour your watercolours into the small jars and plop one string in each jar leaving about two inches hanging over the edge to hold onto.b 2. Choose your first colour, make sure the string is coated in paint, and pull it out of the jar. You’ll want to drag it through your finger and thumb to scrape off the excess watercolours- you might want to wear gloves for this part.

3. Arrange the string on your paper. You can make loops, squiggles, whatever you want. There’s no wrong way!

4. Carefully hold the paper with your one hand and pull the string gently and slowly off the paper with the other hand.

5. Repeat doing this as many times on your piece of paper as you would like with all of the amazing colours!

Spring is Here!

LET'S WELCOME THE BIRDS HOME WITH THEIR VERY OWN BIRD BATH! What you will need: An empty hanging planter A medium-size terracotta pot A medium-size terracotta saucer Paint Plants to fill your hanging planter 1. The base of this extraordinary DIY birdbath is an ordinary hanging planter. In the centre, simply set in a terracotta pot or any old planting pot upside down so the bottom of the pot is facing up. This will be the support for the saucer.

2. Fill the remaining space around the pot with soil and plants.

3. Take the medium-size terracotta saucer and decorate it as you would like with paint. Be sure to seal the paint with a clear coat to ensure the paint stays.

4. Finally set the saucer on top of the terracotta pot. If you would like to add stability, secure it with hot glue, hang it, fill with water, and wait for the birds to discover it!

Materials: Pine Cone ~ 8-10 inch piece of string, twine, yarn or ribbon ~ a butter knife or spreader ~ a shallow dish or pie plate ~ Peanut Butter (any brand or type of peanut butter can be used, either crunchy or smooth; it can be past its best by date) If peanut butter is not available,bsuet, lard, or vegetable shortening is also suitable.

Optional: Birdseed (any variety will work)

Making the feeder: Tie the string or twine around the feeder. The top of the string can be left open to tie it to a branch for hanging. Use the knife or spreader to coat the cone with a layer of peanut butter, as thick or thin as desired. Press some peanut butter between the rows of scales, filling in larger gaps. Once the cone is completely coated with peanut butter, roll it in the birdseed in the shallow dish, pressing lightly to keep the seed adhered to the cone. If you want to make multiple pine cone bird feeders at once but don't want to hang them out simultaneously, they can easily be frozen for several weeks. The feeders do not need to be thawed before hanging. This is a simple feeder that can be hung almost anywhere, but it will do best in a cool, shaded area or else it may grow soft or melt.

Paper Weaving Homemade Checkers

Supplies: 1 sheet of black and 1 white construction paper 14 large red buttons 14 large blue buttons Paper cutter or Scissors Clear tape *You can use buttons, pennies/nickels, etc. (Items must be 2 different colours) Directions:

Cut each piece of paper to 9″x9″.

Fold the white square in half and starting at the folded side, cut slits one-inch apart reaching almost to the end of the paper. *Do not cut through the end of the paper.

Open the folded paper.

Cut the black paper into one-inch wide strips (note, there will be one extra you will not use).

Weave the black strips into the white paper in an over/under pattern.

After weaving in the seventh strip, carefully cut the slits of the white paper through the end to open them up. This will allow you to weave in your last black strip.

Cover all the edges with clear tape.

An indoor version of horseshoes.

An entertaining past-time that teaches kids hand-eye coordination and how to throw.

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Build a Catapult

Supplies: 7 Widebcraft sticksbor tongue depressors (regular ones would work as well), 5 Rubber bands, 1 Plastic spoon

Stack five craft sticks together.b Tightly band the ends, leaving about a 1/2-inch on the ends.bb Secure the end of two more craft sticks, and slide the stack of five between them as close to the band as they will fit.b Using another band, make an “X” over the sticks as shown, to hold everything in place.

Attach a plastic spoon to the upper craft stick with the handle of the spoon wedged under the “X” rubber band and another band near the bowl end of the spoon.

Community Programming

Psychological First Aid Courses This online course assists learners in developing a personal understanding of the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief, with emphasis on self-care and personal protection. Learners will be introduced to the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model and will learn how to cope with the effects of various types of stress.

This course can also be taken in combination with the Psychological First Aid - Caring for Others online course to supplement and strengthen an overall wellness program.

Cost: $15.00- Payable online to the Canadian Red Cross Duration Online: 45 – 90 minutes Online course is self-paced. Participants may leave the course at any time and can resume where they left off.

The duration will vary depending on the individual learner and their prior knowledge of the subject matter.

Prerequisites: 14 years of age or with adult support (recommended) If you would like to register for this program visit www.redcross.ca Ifbyou have any issues or questions feel free to email Nicole Alexander (Canadian Red Cross Instructor) at nicoleralexander5491@gmail.com

Mental Health Resources & Supports The Huron Perth Helpline & Crisis Response Team is Huron Perth Helpline & available to all residents of Huron and Perth Counties. It is Crisis Response Team 1-888-829-7484 Website a 24 hour crisis phone service, with crisis assessments, (24 hrs Crisis Line) brief crisis therapy and crisis education.

Big White Wall

Big White Wall is an online, anonymous and safe peer-topeer community to support your mental health. Some key features of the online community include trained practitioners available 24/7 to keep the community safe, self-assessments & recommended resources, creative tools to help express how you’re feeling and a wide range of self-guided courses to do at your own pace.

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BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, BounceBack Ontario mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. 1-866-345-0224 Website Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.

Canadian Mental Health Association Huron-Perth Branch

The Canadian Mental Health Association promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

From assessment to brief interventions, inpatient programs, day hospital services, continuing care, outpatient services and family support, CAMH provides a wide range of clinical care services.

Children’s Mental Health In Ontario ConnexOntario Addiction, Mental Health and Problem Gambling Service

Kids Mental Health aims to help parents and professionals learn and understand mental illness ConnexOntario provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness and/or gambling.

We are funded by the Government of Ontario.(24hr Provincial Service)

519-273-1391

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416 535-8501 or 1 800 463-2338 Website (Toll-free, 24/7)

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1-866-531-2600 Website

FSPH Clinical Counselling Team acknowledges that this Family Services Perth is a stressful time for people and we endeavour to 1-800-268-0903 Website Huron – Counselling continue compassionately ensuring access to supports for our community.

Good2Talk Post Secondary Student Help Line

Good2Talk provides confidential support services for postsecondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Choose 1-866-925-5454 Website an option below for more info.

Mental Health Resources & Supports Continued The Huron-Perth Centre for Children and Youth is an Huron-Perth Centre accredited community-based children’s mental health (Mental Health Services centre. We provide assessment and treatment services for children and youth) for a wide range of mental health concerns for children and youth up to their 18th birthday.

Kids Help Phone

LGBTQ Youth Line

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service. We offer professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French.

Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgmental peer support through our telephone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM.

Provides mental health treatment to individuals in Listowel Mental Health need. This treatment may be provided in the home or Outpatient Services office-based, depending on the need.

Mind Your Mind

Listowel 519-291-1088 Stratford 519-273-3373

1-800-668-6868 Website

Text: 647-694-4275

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Mindyourmind exists in the space where mental health, wellness, engagement and technology meet. We work with community partners and young people aged 14 to 29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience.

211 is the source Canadians trust when seeking information and services to deal with life’s challenges.

211’s award-winning telephone helpline (2-1-1) and Ontario Information 2-1- website provide a gateway to community, social, nonclinical health and related government services. 211 1 helps to navigate the complex network of human services quickly and easily, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 150 languages.

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School Mental Health Ontario has some tips and School Mental Health resources to help to support student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Huron Perth Seniors Mental Health Program provides assessment and treatment for older adults experiencing Seniors Mental Health responsive behaviours associated with complex and 1-866-527-8421 Website challenging mental health, addictions, dementia or other (HPHA) ext. 4800 neurological conditions in the home, community or longterm care.

Stratford General Hospital Mental Health Outpatient Mental Health Services World Health Organization Youth Mental Health Resource Hub COVID-19

519-272-8210 ext 2479

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Coping with stress during COVID Helping children cope with stress during COVID

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This page is developed in partnership between Jack.org, School Mental Health Ontario, and Kids Help (416) 425-2494 Phone for youth in every province and territory of Canada.

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