A word from our cultural programming team :
Even if our childcare services are suspended, we’re still here to entertain and accompany your family throughout this (long!) staycation.
It is important to us that your little ones continue to have daily access to quality cultural programming, readily available online …and En français!
Carrefour francophone is a generator of cultural and educational excellence. And that isn’t going to change! We are adapting our programs to the current reality creatively to better suit you.
Share culture, not the virus! We are very excited to propose a schedule of activities to brighten up this strange spring. Follow our adventures online!
We organise live activities weekly!
Don’t miss out!
Physical activities to get your child moving around and spending some of that excess energy …or to relax, if that is what most needed. You’ll notice we have tried to stick to materials you can find around the house.
Even though it is recommended to stay home most of the time, we can still go outside for short trip, even if it’s just in your neighborhood. These are activities for when the sun is shining, to make the most of Springtime.
Like many physical activities, dancing helps to lower stress, relieve tension, increase energy and improve sleep. So, we suggest a family dance party. Children need to see their parents dance and have...
View Blog PostThe sun is getting brighter every day and the songbirds are out! What says spring like a treasure hunt outdoors. This simple game is an excellent means of expanding our vocabulary and learning new...
View Blog PostMonsieur Coco has prepared a routine of Yoga and meditation carried by song and musical exploration. A practice that hopes to install a sense of belonging and well-being in children. Parents and guard...
View Blog PostToday’s activity cultivates patience, dexterity, precision, helps with concentration and the sense of observation. Creating a mandala can take many hours or many days depending on the complexity...
View Blog PostTime well spent with family, in just plain time well spent! Your kids will cherish these simple moments together. Today, we thought an activity outside for the whole family would be nice. Get out to...
View Blog PostMonsieur Coco has prepared a daily routine of Yoga and meditation carried by song and musical exploration. A practice that hopes to install a sense of belonging and well-being in children. Parents and...
View Blog PostThe shoemaker’s game is a simple game which does not take much but is loads of fun! The almost theatrical and exaggerated aspect makes you laugh, and its simplicity offers young and old alike th...
View Blog PostPhysical activity is important for several reasons: to learn, develop and discover our limits, and also to maintain good health! This is why today we offer you a musical chair activity with a twist. I...
View Blog PostIn addition to using their imagination to create an obstacle course with objects that you have at home, outdoor play allows children to exercise physically and to evacuate their overflow of energy. Ap...
View Blog PostWe all know that physical activity is important, but having fun while on the move is even better and much easier if you lack motivation. What kind of physical activity do you prefer? What stretches an...
View Blog PostDo not be intimidated by the awesome title of this activity! It is actually very simple to do at home. Today, we are resuming an activity that was imagined and carried out by Carrefour educators and c...
View Blog PostFair weather is upon us! Here is an array of small outdoor games for the family! With the weekend just around the corner, what could be better than spending some quality time together? Here are some i...
View Blog PostFair weather has finally arrived and we hope you will enjoy it! Here are some ideas for outdoor games that will make you laugh and keep the family entertained for several hours all the while requiring...
View Blog PostHula-hooping is a game of skill which involves rhythmically rotating a hoop around the waist, but also around other parts of the body such as the wrists and legs. This sporting and artistic practice...
View Blog PostReady made educational activities according to the 4 essential learning principles contributing to the well-being and fulfillment of young children.
You are lucky to live with your family. Some people folks aren’t so lucky. How about sharing some love through the mail? What a great occasion to showcase your artistic talents! ...
View Blog PostThe blanket fort is a stimulating place for imaginary play, which is indispensable for children. In their cabin, the little ones embody different characters and experience all kinds of emotions. They ...
View Blog PostThe diary is a communication project full of learning potential based on the children and families explorations. The content of the diary is based on the children’s explorations, family’s activi...
View Blog PostExperimentation of all kinds is part of everyday life. Experiments are also a very important part of science, and they can allow children of all ages to learn new things while having fun! By using the...
View Blog PostA sensory bin filled with surprises works wonders to stimulate the senses, creativity and the urge to discover. Children will be able to explore, manipulate and have fun while improving their fine mot...
View Blog PostToday we learn fun facts while also having fun with the animal quiz! The activity is tailored to children of 3 to 6 years of age. The activity can be done as a family where everyone is involved in fin...
View Blog PostDiscovering and understanding new things is at the basis of learning. It is one of the best ways to retain and experience new knowledge. That’s why scientific experiments are a great way to learn fo...
View Blog PostParticipate in storytelling time with Matante Claudette who will read, “Frida, c’est moi” on the Zoom platform, next Thursday, April 30 at 10:30 am. Matante Claudette will introduce you ...
View Blog PostIn partnership with le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario, actress Chloé Thériault offers you a very special reading of a book entitled: Les émotions, comment mieux les expliquer. With the situation w...
View Blog PostEruptions are fascinating natural phenomena. Though they are often destructive and dangerous, they are also beautiful and majestic, transforming the surrounding landscapes. To understand how they work...
View Blog PostToday we learn while having fun with the garden quiz! The activity is geared to children aged 4 to 6. The activity can be done as a family where everyone is involved in finding the answers and the par...
View Blog PostToday we learn while having fun with the sky quiz! The activity is geared to children aged 3 to 7. The activity can be done as a family with everyone participating in finding the answers while the par...
View Blog PostDiscovering the world around us, getting to know the flora of Northern Ontario, spending family time in the wild…just a few good reasons to create a homemade herbarium! Originally, the herbari...
View Blog PostArtistic activities that will develop your child’s creativity and motor skills.
You are lucky to live with your family. Some people folks aren’t so lucky. How about sharing some love through the mail? What a great occasion to showcase your artistic talents! ...
View Blog PostIn hopes of bringing joy and color to your neighborhood, we invite you to use your windows as an exhibition room for artworks created by your family! ...
View Blog PostThe diary is a communication project full of learning potential based on the children and families explorations. The content of the diary is based on the children’s explorations, family’s activi...
View Blog PostWe invite you to learn how to make maracas using balloons and the Paper Mache technique! It will be an artistic and tactile experience which works on fine motor skills and which you will need if you p...
View Blog PostWhat exactly is intuitive painting ? Well you see, our emotions can be expressed in different ways. Sometimes we feel the need to speak, other times to dance, but visual art can also help us to unders...
View Blog PostMusic helps develop coordination and fine motor skills. What a satisfaction to see the children engaging as much as possible in an activity that is both dynamic, enjoyable and develops their skills! C...
View Blog PostToday we explore our creativity by mixing colors! Colors are the very first elements to help newborns experience their sense of sight. Bright colors catch the eye of little ones because the visual sti...
View Blog PostMatante Claudette proposes a live activity – the making a self-portrait, on Friday May 1st at 10:30 am on our Zoom platform. The self-portrait technique allows children to use their sense of ...
View Blog PostA child who expresses himself through music or other means draws a sense of belonging. Music also helps develop coordination and fine motor skills. There are so many benefits of the arts on child deve...
View Blog PostVisual arts activities are associated with healthy emotional development in children. Artistic activities stimulate the imagination, facilitate expression and above all energize the child’s crea...
View Blog PostChildren discover the world around them through their imagination. Creativity is also developed by letting children’s imaginations run wild. Today’s activity allows you to do develop creativit...
View Blog PostA child who expresses himself through music or other means draws a sense of belonging. Music also helps develop coordination and fine motor skills. To make sure we anchor the concepts and to continue ...
View Blog PostWe know that creativity is very important for the construction and development of individual identity in young children. Making and experimenting with homemade instruments is a great way for young one...
View Blog PostArtistic activities with the participation of parents and children help to bond and learn together. Keith Haring is a visual artist who became known for his activism and for democratizing art. In this...
View Blog PostToday, we suggest that you make a rain stick using recycled products! We all love artistic and tactile experiences which also work on our fine motor skills. This entertaining activity will allow you t...
View Blog PostSimple and fun culinary activities for the whole family, with ingredients that you can find at home. Brace yourself for snacks and meals you won’t forget!
Does the food taste the same as if you hadn’t seen it yet? This blind taste testing activity is a fun sensory guessing game. This blindfolded experiment is a great way to get reluctant eat...
View Blog PostHealthy eating habits are essential, especially for growing children. Their physical state depends on their nutrition. What is less commonly know is that their overall moral, their capacity to concent...
View Blog PostSushi making from simple ingredients that your children will devour! A fun tactile activity that develops fine motor skills… and is also yummy. What more could you want? ...
View Blog PostMixology. Healthy eating. Teamwork. Organizing our work environment. Who knew a family-friendly pancake recipe could bring you all these things! ...
View Blog PostA healthy snack is important. This helps us grow and have a full belly between meals. It is suggested to chose foods from all four food groups of the canadian food guide to make sure you have all the ...
View Blog PostDiscover new flavours discover a new country, cook with your family… that’s what the celebration of Cinco de Mayo is all about on this symbolic date in Mexico. In Spanish, cinco de Mayo me...
View Blog PostToday, let’s talk about shepherd’s pie, a staple French-Canadian dish loved by many children and easy to make with your family! What a strange phenomenon this dish. It does not seem like a Chi...
View Blog PostWarm weather is here, and we can feel the urge to go outside growing! We’ve pulled out our shorts and the butterflies are out. To celebrate this sweet season, let’s make iced herbal teas t...
View Blog PostWith warm weather on our doorstep, we see more and more birds in the gardens and around our house. We can also hear them singing in the early morning! Today, we suggest that you prepare small snacks f...
View Blog PostTime to get saucy with three sauces that are great additions to family meals, breakfast, lunch or supper! It’s way to easy to fall into a repetitive cycle when cooking family meals daily, and to...
View Blog PostOur diet is important! It gives us the energy to do all the things we love to do! And to be in top form, you should follow a healthy diet, as recommended by the Canadian food guide. Today we are propo...
View Blog PostExternal resources, a nice add-on to our proposed activities.
Educational activities and other resources
Online video streaming service for children
French content resources
Short movies in French for children
Web magazine and radio shows about youth literature
Youth Zone
Yoga techniques for children
Introduction to music for little ones
Activities to keep children busy
Raising a bilingual or mutlilingual child
Short stories in French
Educational ''Kits'' with printable activities
Ebook Reader
Repertoire of Educational activities