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Exploring Fall as a Family

October 19, 2024 by Creating Together

Fall is finally here, and with the leaves changing, this is the perfect time to get outside, and do some learning! Between opportunities for sensory play, and creative expression, autumn has so much it can offer and teach us. Read on below for some easy and cost-free ways to do some outdoor learning.  

Land Art

Collect various nature materials, and take the time to sort and arrange them on the ground as “Land Art”. While sorting and arranging, explore the textures and allow your young artist to take the lead by creating an interesting pattern! 

Lead Rubbings and Stamping

Collect leaves of various textures and sizes, and with thin paper and a variety of crayons, you can create leaf rubbings! This activity is great for fine motor skills as well. For an alternative, turn the leaves into stamps, using paint!

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Let nature be your teacher. Brainstorm a list of items to make a simple walk a little more interesting. You can find ready-made lists online, or better yet, explore various colours and shapes by collecting leaves! When you get home, this can become a quick and easy sorting activity. 

How did you enjoy these activities? We can’t wait to hear your feedback.

Read more here: https://getthekidsoutside.com/autumn-outdoor-activities-for-kids/

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Family Survey from Toronto Children’s Services

June 25, 2024 by Creating Together

We invite our Creating Together community to fill out this survey from Toronto Children’s Services:

https://cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/?e=391330&d=l&h=AAA8A68D15F5B02

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Asian Heritage Month on the Bookshelf

May 28, 2024 by Creating Together

May is Asian Heritage Month, and as the month comes to a close, take this as your reminder to continue your celebration and learning into the rest of the year! Check out these reads you can share with the whole family! 


  1. My Day with Gong Gong by Sennah Yee, illustrated by Elaine Chen
  1. When You Can Swim by Jack Wong 
  1.  My Grandfather’s Song by Phùng Nguyên Quang and Huynh Kim Liên
  1. The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
  1. Eyes That Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho

Happy Reading, Creating Together!


You can find more book suggestions here:

https://www.cbc.ca/books/23-books-for-kids-and-young-adults-to-celebrate-asian-heritage-month-in-canada-1.6017664

https://www.scholastic.ca/books/seasonal/asianheritagemonth

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Spring Nature Crafts

April 19, 2024 by Creating Together

Spring is finally here, and it’s the perfect weather to get outside as a family! Are you looking for educational but easy spring-themed nature crafts? Check out a few ideas below….

Dande-LIONs

Though this project takes a little more adult-prep or prep-supervision, it’s an adorable activity to enjoy on a long walk, and can be re-used a few times! Save cardboard from a cereal box, add a face, and poke pencil holes. Then take your lion on a family walk and add dandelions to create the mane. 

Read more: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5lbmzjuZIf/?igsh=MWNyOWtyZzk1aDBmZg%3D%3D

Nature Bracelets

Short on time? This activity takes almost no planning and no prep, yet has a big payoff! Using packing tape, take a strip and wrap it around wrists, sticky side out. Take a walk and select different pieces of nature to add to your bracelet!

Read more: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5iohtSu8S5/?igsh=MTRqbnM4NzZycDhoeQ%3D%3D

Nature Puzzle

Though this activity also takes preparation, it too can be reused. Draw a large shape on a piece of paper or piece of cardboard. For an older child, choose a more challenging shape. Then, collect nature items to use as puzzle pieces, and when you get home, challenge your child to fill the shape!

Read more: https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/452682200059611299/sent/?invite_code=cc300075a5c04ecdb9ce1635efcb7353&sender=477311397915553184&sfo=1

Follow the links under each activity for further information. 

What do you think of these ideas? Let us know in the comments below!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Nature Play, parenting tips

2024 March Break Family Events in Toronto

February 25, 2024 by Creating Together

Are you looking for accessible ways to keep your family occupied and engaged this March Break? To Do Canada has got us covered with an incredible list of local events. Below you can find our top selections of cost-free or low-cost family activities to bring you maximum fun this March Break!


Art Gallery of Ontario
March 9 to 17, 2024

Get ready for a kid-focused March Break at the Gallery! Enjoy interactive art activations, and afternoon karaoke in Walker Court. Dive into creativity with maker stations scattered throughout the Gallery Details

Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto
25 and Under FREE

Free Concert Series | Toronto
March 13, 2024 | 12 PM

Enjoy this free concert by the Canadian Opera Company in one of Toronto’s most breathtaking and intimate spaces. The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, presented by TD Bank Group, brings artists from around the world to share their talent and passion in one of Toronto’s most breathtaking and intimate spaces. Located within the Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room at the Four Seasons Centre, this iconic, glass-enclosed space connects the building to its surroundings and community.

Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, 145 Queen St W, Toronto
Free

St Patrick’s Day Parade Toronto
Sunday, March 17, 2024 | 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Join us for the biggest St Patricks day parade to hit the streets of Toronto.
A community event in celebrating Irish culture history and heritage. The parade has grown to include a number of diverse communities and non-profit groups and is recognized as the largest Irish-themed event held in Toronto. A fun-filled affordable family day.

Begins on the corner of Bloor Street and St. George Street, Toronto
Free

Todmorden Mills
March – 17, 2024

Celebrate women’s stories and history by making crafts inspired by the work of influential figures such as Alice Eastwood, Jean Lumb and Elizabeth Simcoe. Amplify your experience with added activities that include crafts like 3-D paper birds, clothespin frogs, paper flower bouquets, zines, watercolour painting of local flora and fauna and more!

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto
Free

Fort York
March 9 to 17, 2024

Enhance your visit with added family-friendly and interactive programming. Reserve ahead for access to a variety of enhanced activities that include baking, drumming, dancing, storytelling and beading. Engage in discussion about the presence of women in historical military contexts within the free pop-up talks.

Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto
Free to $20/family

Gibson House Museum
March 9 – 17, 2024

Try your hand at a variety of games in the parlour and weaving in the Sustainable Studio. Dive into a multi-sensory experience of Toronto’s foodways through demonstrations and food activations.

Gibson House Museum, 5172 Yonge Street, Toronto
Free

Montgomery’s Inn
March 9 – 17, 2024

March Break at Montgomery’s Inn celebrates and showcases the foods and culinary traditions of immigrants and Indigenous communities because these cultural elements are an integral part of Toronto’s identity. Visitors can share their cultural heritage by contributing a family recipe and sample local treats from the communities that make up our neighbourhood!

Montgomery’s Inn, Dundas Street West, Etobicoke
Free

Nature Connection: Winter Trees
Sunday March 10, 2024 | 2 – 3:30 PM

During this program, we will be practising our tree Identification skills and playing some activities as we explore the wonderful winter world of trees.

Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, Toronto
Free

Lumière: The Art of Light
March 12 to April 20, 2024

This free light exhibition allows visitors to explore the park and experience light installations developed by local artists. Utilizing innovation, light and discovery, Lumière offers the opportunity for local artists and creators to “illuminate” the park under the curatorial theme “CONNECTIONS”.

Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
Free

Toys “R” Us March Break
Visit your local Toys ”R”Us store Monday through Friday of your March Break to enjoy free activities. No event registration is required. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Event material is available while supplies last and distributed to participants only. Parental supervision is required at all times.

TBA
Toys “R” Us Stores
Free

Toronto Public Library
Monday, March 11 to Friday, March 15

Looking for something to do during March Break? The Toronto library offers more than 100 free activities for kids, teens, and the whole family. Browse the programs or use our search tool to find out what’s happening at your local branch.

Toronto Public Library branches.
Free

Read More: https://www.todocanada.ca/march-break-activities-toronto/


You can find the complete list in the link above. We hope you enjoy these events, families! And remember, you can always come and spend the day at Creating Together! 

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Celebrating Community, family traditions, parenting tips

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