Children with their families and caregivers came to Creating Together to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary this month. A wonderful time was had by all, honouring the shared history, symbols, and values that define us as Canadians.
If you’re looking for more, here are some ways to honour Canada throughout the year with your children:
- Check out the very best of Canadian literature for children with this “One Hundred Best” list from Kids Space (Toronto Public Library)
- Learn more about Canada with National Geographic’s Canada Country Profile, offering information about Nature, Geography, People and Cultures of Canada
- Understand the meaning behind the symbols of the Parliment of Canada with this great online resource, “Searching for Symbols” offering games, a symbols gallery, and symbols tour!
- CBC’s “Best of Canada” video playlist – their favorite Canadian videos, all about Canada (below), offering a fun spotlight on what it is to be Canadian
