We’ve put together this list of resources for families to help you during this season. We truly hope this will help you and your kids have a fun and safe time at home.
Click on the tabs below to view resources. Most are free unless otherwise specified.
Disclaimer: Inner City Outreach is not the creator of any of this content. All copyright laws apply. This list of resources is intended for personal use only.
Education/Learning support
Curriculum/Courses
- Khan Academy
Comprehensive teaching modules in every course for every age. Free mobile app version available. Site also includes daily schedules and parent resources. - All-in-one homeschool
Free curriculum preschool activities to 12th grade is here! (note: geared for Christian education) - Splash Learn
- Kindergarten Curriculum – Shelby County School
- Totschooling
Free printables for toddlers and preschool: worksheets, tracing letters, alphabet games, puzzles, pre-writing, scissor skills, math & literacy - Tynker
Tynker is an educational programming platform aimed at teaching children how to make games and programs. Recommended for Gr. 3+. - Udemy – free courses
Learn from about technology-related electives from photography to programming. Recommended for senior high school learners.
General
- Online Tutoring Help from Toronto Public Libraries
The Toronto Public Library is pleased to offer access to Brainfuse, a database that provides online homework help for students in grades K-12. Between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily (excluding holidays when the library is closed), students can connect with professional tutors online. <br> - Scholastic Learn at Home
Scholastic has created a free learn-from-home site with 20+ days of learning and activities. - e-learning for kids
- Ontario Science Centre – Science at Home!
- Fun Brain
- Cool Math 4 Kids
- Math Game Time
- Unite for Literacy
Free online children’s picture books - Literactive (free login required to access downloadable material)
- Science Kids – New Zealand
- Freerice.com
Donate rice to the UN World Food Program by answering questions correctly. - Turtlediary
- IXL: Online math and English practice
Note: Full version requires paid membership subscription. - BrainPop (free trial only)
- DuoLingo (free app): Learn languages
YouTube Channels
Games and Activities
- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada: Live Shark cam
- Amazon audible stories
Free stories for kids of all ages. Listen to hundreds of audible audio titles. Free subscription during covid-19. Amazon login required to access. - Goodnight Zoom
A colouring book story to educate children about Coronavirus - Toronto Library Dial-a-story: 416-395-5400
Aimed for children 12 and under. 16 different languages available. - Toronto Library Digital puzzles
- Mr. Printables: Free kids crafts. Printer required for some.
- Handmade Charlotte: Free kids crafts
- Creativebug (free trial available)
Recommended for older teenagers. Certain supplies required. - Travel & Leisure: Museum virtual tours
Pretend to travel the world. Go on a virtual tour of these 12 famous museums. - ABCYa: Kids educational games
- Starfall – Kids’ games for Gr. 3 and under
- Thinking games (by grade)
- Storyline
- PBS Kids
- Highlights Kids
- National Geographic Kids
- Switch Zoo: Animal games
- Seussville
- Circle Time with Chloe (youtube link)
Health and Fitness
- BBC Sport Supermovers
Fun curriculum linked resources to get kids moving while they learn - Soccer for Success at Home
Fun, at-home videos from the U.S Soccer Foundation which encourage using what you have to stay active at home. - Kidzbop
- Cosmic Kids Yoga
- GoNoodle
- Adventure 2 Fitness (paid subscription; free sample videos available)
Parent resources
From Big Life Journal:
7 Keys to Managing Sibling Rivalry
How to Empower Children When They Struggle
7 Ways to Help Kids Deal with Big Life Changes
15 Tips to Build Confidence & Self-Esteem in Teens
5 Essential Steps to Create a Growth Mindset Corner
5 Essential Steps to Help Children Cope with Stress
9 Activities to Build Grit and Resilience in Children
Kate’s Homeschool Math: Helping you teach kids math
Financial, Food and Medical assistance
FINANCIAL HELP
FOOD
- Breakfast Care Packages through Hand Up Toronto
- Daily Bread Food Bank
191 New Toronto Street | 416-203-0050 | info@dailybread.ca
Check the website or phone for updates regarding the changing situation - The Stop Food Bank
1884 Davenport Road | 416-652-2294
For those in the catchment area: Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12-3pm; call to confirm - North York Harvest Food Bank
Multiple Locations | 416-635-7771 ext. 0 |info@northyorkharvest.com
Phone the referral line or email them to determine what food banks are still open and how to gain access - The Scott Mission
Various Locations |502 Spadina Avenue: Prepackaged groceries will be provided at front doors located at the northern end; prepackaged take away meals will be available at the south end of the building
1550 O’Connor Drive: Prepackaged groceries will be available every Tuesday from the front doors
MEDICAL
- Babylon by TELUS Health
- Cover Health
- Doctors on Call
- Telehealth Ontario (medical advice by Registered Nurses) – Toll-free: 1-866-797-0000 / Toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-0007
Mental Health
- What’s up walk-in:
What’s Up Walk‑In® counselling sessions are available by phone & video.
NEW HOURS: Monday – Friday 9AM – 7PM
Call Mental Health T.O. at 1-866-585-MHTO (6486) to be connected to a counsellor.