Resources
These are certainly challenging and uncertain times for all of us. Shelldale Family Gateway remains committed to all of our children, youth and the families. Following is a list of resources that we hope you will find helpful during this very difficult time.
Also go to our Facebook @ShelldaleFG page where staff are regularly posting video activities for you to enjoy!
ACTIVITIES
Free to Grow at Home Kits (Activity Kits) *must register
https://www.childrensfoundation.org/ways-to-help/free-to-grow-at-home
Colouring sheets for Children about COVID safety
Guelph Public Library on-line stories
https://www.guelphpl.ca/en/services/virtual-programs.aspx
Circle Games
https://shelldale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Activities-Circle-Games-4.pdf
Cooperative Games to play
https://shelldale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Activities-Co-operative-Games-3.pdf
Drama Games
https://shelldale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Activities-Drama-Games.pdf
Get to know Name Games
https://shelldale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Activities-Get-to-Know-Name-Games-1.pdf
High Energy Games to play
https://shelldale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Activities-High-Energy-Games.pdf
Indoor Games to play
https://shelldale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Activities-Indoor-Games-1.pdf
Nature Games
https://shelldale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Activities-Nature-Games-1.pdf
The YMCA developed this link of children’s activities:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/mobilebasic
Virtual YMCA workouts for all ages
Activities for all ages
https://howtoadult.com/childrens-leisure-activities-5039.html
Science activities for children to do at home
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1kMZp36IQSyNx_9h4mpCg
Things to do with recycle products in the home
EDUCATION RESOURCES
The Ontario School Board learning information for families to do on-line with their children
https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-at-home
Science activities for children to do at home
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1kMZp36IQSyNx_9h4mpCg
Books can be ordered if families require them through Willow Road School
Education resource
www.theempowerededucatoronline
ACCESS FOOD SECURITY
Emergency Food Home Delivery - The Seed
Emergency Food Listing
Food and Friends link for families to access food security
http://www.childrensfoundation.org/what-we-do/food-friends
Onward Willow Neighbourhood Group Food Security
or leave a message at Onward Willow 519-824-6892
Guelph Community Health Centre SEED program
call 519-821-6638 ext. 317 or email theseed@guelphchc.ca
North Harvest Market
call Brendan Johnson 519-803-3374 or Barb McPhee at 519-835-1016
Crown Dairy - Free snacks for kids
www.snacksandsmiles.ca/registration
Additional food resources
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WnP8bshCx0EKeV0tEjL0UMrielVhec7k2bU9hV6eVuY/htmlview#gid=0
INCOME SECURITY
New resource funds for Trillium
Financial support for parents to assist with costs of educational resources
https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-families
Child tax info and vulnerable populations GST
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-individuals.html
Additional Government resources as of April 6th
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Wait times for stores around Guelph (including grocery stores)
STAYING WELL DURING COVID19
Safe shopping:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taOUVUp1Pqw&feature=emb_rel_end
Reaching in reaching out strategies
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Immigrant Services Monthly newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/f2ae673a5214/spring2020newsandinformation