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Getting outside

Profitez du grand air!

All sorts of ideas for games and other activities to play outside (Gr. 3-4)

Use photos of outdoor activities to decide what you will do outdoors today. A few arts and crafts activities too! (Gr. P-6)

A 2 minute video about the advantages of outdoor play. (Gr. P-3)

Parka talks about camping. (Gr. P-3)

Parka uses a map to explore a new place (Gr. P-3)

A short video of children playing in nature. (Gr. P-3)

Explore nature right outside your house! (Gr. 5-9)

A free, printable nature treasure hunt with pictures. (Gr. P-3)

Listen to this song about going outside. (Gr. P-6)

Kids Running Club - Sois Actif is a fun, simple and effective bilingual program that helps promote physical activity in the classroom or at home.

(Grades P-9)

3D Chalk art

YouTube channel with tutorials to amaze your friends and family with your fabulous drawings! (Gr. P-12)

Whirligig/Pinwheel

Instructions on how to make your own whirligig wind machine to play with wind and air. (Gr. P-6)


How many can you complete?!?! **Parent assistance required for some** (Gr 4-6)

Fun challenges to complete in the summertime. (Gr 4-8)

A list of games to keep cool in when the sun is hot! (Gr 4-6)

A list of ball games from WIXX. (Gr 4-8)

La biodiversité

The Mi'kmaq teaching of Msit No’kmaq means that all things are related. Check out some of the links below to understand how.

Teaching about the Mi'kmaq is a free, online resource developed by the Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre. It is available in both English and French on their website.

One of the stories in this resource is Kiju. It is about a 7-year old girl who goes to collect mayflowers with her grandmother and learns about biodiversity and interconnectivity along the way.

  • M-5 Have someone ready you the story of Kiju (P.150-153 in the French version)

  • 6-9 Read the story Kiju (P.150-153 in the French version)

Biodiversity explained in under 2 minutes! (Gr 5-12)

Biodiversity explained with a bit more detail as well as some suggestions on how people can help. (Gr 9-12)

Learn about wildlife corridors. (Gr 6-9)

Michel-Pierre Faucon shares his vision on the management of biodiversity in agricultural territories. (Gr 9-12)

Offline ideas - Get outside!

Here are a few ideas on how to explore biodiversity in your own backyard.

  • Draw a picture of your yard or a nearby park and label as many things as you can, in French. (Gr. P-6)

    • Older grades could also describe how the different species are related (Gr 7-10)

  • Talk about the characteristics of animals that make them different/special (Gr. P-3) and important in their ecosystems (Gr. 4-10)

  • Play a game with someone else who speaks French where you see who can name the most species in a specific habitat : ocean, forest, pond, desert, etc. (Gr 4-9)

    • If the other person doesn't speak French, try to translate all the species they identify.

  • Start a science journal describing the different plants and animals you see in your yard or community. Describe the changes you see over time and make predictions about how they are related. (Gr 4-12)

  • Play biodiversity bingo. you'll need to print off this document first. (Gr 2-5)

Don’t forget Sable Island is part of Nova Scotia. Quelles espèces diverses vois-tu? (Gr 3-12)

A podcast discussing new research on the future of Sable Island. (Gr 12)

A Hinterland Who’s Who on the most Canadian animal. (Gr 3-12)

Erick Goujon is working to revive natural cultivation methods based on the proper development of the environment (Gr 11-12)

Join Parka, the Parks Canada mascot, to explore the biodiversity that is found in the many different habitats across Canada. (Gr P-3)

Swamps: Frogs and toads!

Oceans: Jellyfish!

Beaches: Piping Plovers!

Ocean School is a partnership between the National Film Board and Dalhousie university that uses powerful storytelling techniques, immersive technologies and interactive media to provide the next generation of ocean citizens, with the knowledge and tools to understand our influence on the ocean and the ocean’s influence on us.

360 degrees video showing sharks in their natural habitat (Gr 6-12)

From plankton to whales, this video explores one of the many food chains in the bay of Fundy. (Gr 6-12)

This animation is a history of cod, as inspired by Mi’kmaw storytelling tradition. (Gr P-12)

The Gully Marine Protected Area

The Gully, Atlantic Canada’s first marine protected area, is home to a vast array of wildlife, including the endangered bottlenose whale.

The World Wildlife Fund has some quick facts about the gully (Gr. 6-9)

The Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans has produced a video highlighting the many species that live in the Gully. (Gr. 6-12)

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans website also has detailed information on statistics, regulations, and management initiatives (Gr 10-12) as well as photos, maps and videos (Gr 6-12). Flip through the tabs at the top of their page to explore!

Les jeux

Here are some ideas, videos and links all about games!

The top 6 two-player games from L’École du jeu. (Gr. 5-12)

A CBC podcast in French (October 2020) discussing games that you can play online.

An introduction to the game of chess. (Gr. 4-12)

The Youtubers École du jeu have lots of playlists about board games: rules, opinions and gameplay. (Gr. 5-12)

What is the impact of video games on your health? (Gr. 3-12)

A detailed history of your favorite moustached plumber. (Gr. 10-12)

A quick history from the invention of video games to VR. (Gr. 3-12)

Some games that are so hard, few players were able to finish them. Discover five endings of video games that you have not seen! (Gr. 7-12)

Daily crosswords, word searches and other word games. (Gr. 6-12)

A coloring and folding game which also tests your knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada. (Gr. 3-6)

Do you have a deck of cards at your place?

Click here to learn the names of playing cards en français then try a few of these simple card games! (Games for all ages, but French reading level Gr. 4+ )

Lots of online games and activities! For younger students (P-2) try Céréales contre tous or Bestioles et Cie's. Some games like Amos: Labyrinthe des masques require more reading (Gr. 4-8)

Learn about Les jeux d’Acadie with this 10 question quiz (Gr. 6-12)

Read about the 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG 2020) held virtually and hosted by Kjipuktuk (Halifax) in July 2020. (Gr.7-12)

A short documentary about traditional Inuit games. (Gr. 4-12)

Read or listen to this book about Les jeux d’Acadie. (Gr. 2-6)

Juin : Bienvenue l'été

Summer break is here but if you're looking for some ways to vive la francophonie on a rainy day, have a look below!

Sing along about our friends the bees! (Gr. P-1)

Listen and watch the group Enfantastique as they dance and sing about bees. (Gr. P-3)

A Disney Channel video showing how bees make honey. (Gr. 2-6)

Short film showing how photographer Eric Tourneret created the stunning images for the book La génie des abeilles. (Gr. 9-12)

An explanation of the important role that bees play in our ecosystem and the threat to the world’s bee populations. #SavetheBees! (Gr. 6-12)

More about our friends the bees! (Gr. P-4)

Watch this short video about ducks. Listen closely for the duck joke at the end! (Gr. 3-6)

Welcome summer by making a butterfly for your window! (Gr. P-6)

Watch this short video to see what plants attract butterflies. (Gr. 3-6)

Feed the spring insects! (Primary)

All you need is a piece of paper and a black marker to create these interesting insects. (Gr. 4-12)

A simple game you can play to practice some French vocabulary (Gr. P-4)

Quick (~2min) videos explaining some cool new games to try outdoors

Five outdoor exercises on park bench. (Gr. 7-12)

Coordination and agility exercises on outdoor steps . (Gr. 7-12)

Read, watch or listen to some stories that you can share around the campfire:

19 mai - 5 juin : L'acadie

There's more to learning French than the language. Experience the music, legends, food and culture of L'Acadie. C'est le grou tyme!

Nova Scotia students from École Bois-Joli and École du Carrefour in Dartmouth sing Les violons d´Acadie. (Gr. P-6)

A virtual rendition of Partons la mer est belle, a traditional Acadian song (Gr. P-12)

Various Acadian musicians sing a popular Southwest Nova French song about Nouvelle Écosse. (Gr. P-12)

28 Acadian Artists get together during the pandemic to sing. Article from CBC includes link to video.

Les Hay Babie, an indie-folk band from N.B. sing Fils de téléphone (Gr.10-12)

Georges Belliveau is a country artist from NB. Here he is with Le meilleur homme au monde (Gr. 7-12)

Acadian singer Mike à Vik sings Flying Cowboy. He usually does hip hop but here sings country. (Gr. 10-12)

Lisa Leblanc, an Acadian artist, who calls her genre “Trash folk”, sings Kraft Dinner. (Gr. 7-12)

The Acadian hip-hop band Radio Radio sing Dekshoo featuring Inuit athletes skilled in Arctic sports. (Gr. 7-12)

Jacobus is from Clare and is from the group Radio-Radio. Listen to Ma vie c’est un movie (Gr. 7-12)

Arthur Comeau, an Acadian singer from Nova Scotia, mixes various genres. Here is the song Meteghan (Gr. 10-12)

Vishtèn is an Acadian trio from PEI and the Magdalen Islands. Listen to Terre Rouge and find the lobster in the song! (Gr.5 -12)

Grand Dérangement is an Acadian folk band from Nova Scotia. The band's name comes from the French name for the Expulsion of the Acadians. (Gr. 5-12)

1755 popularized French Acadian music both in Canada and around the world. They paved the way and opened avenues for new Acadian artists. (Gr. 5-12)

Qui sont les Acadiens? (Gr. 7-12)

La déportation de 1755. Note: The subtitles are written in Acadian to reflect the accent of the speaker. (Gr. 7-12)

A Mi'kmaq legend on how eels may have changed the course of history! (Gr. 7-12)

Tourism video for the Acadian region of Argyle. (Gr. 4-12)

Discover eight authentic Acadian sites across Nova Scotia. Descriptions and videos. (Gr. P-12)

Legend of a 19th century Acadian man who was thought to be possessed by the devil. Was he possessed or was he misunderstood by the community? (Gr. 10-12)

Watch the traditional Acadian dish râpure - rappie pie - being made. (Gr. P-12)

A cultural and culinary event in the Baie St. Marie Region, every Friday night! (Gr. P-12)

Ensemble chez nous has French Books with a NS focus (Gr. P-4) including some books with Acadian content

  • Read about the La fête des acadiens and Acadian World congress which is held every 5 years. (Gr. 1-4)

  • Read about the Acadian games, a yearly event that encourages youth to participate in sports. (Gr. 2-4)

An animation showing a brief history of Acadians in Nova Scotia. (Gr. 3-9)

A film about the importance of local French communities having access to their own radio station. (Gr. 7-12)

Tintamarre is an Acadian tradition of marching through town and making noise, usually in celebration of National Acadian Day. The idea is to demonstrate the vitality and solidarity of Acadian culture. Watch the film (left) or the clip (above) to learn more!

1-15 mai : Le bien-être

How to stay well when staying home!

Mental wellness resources on COVID-19

  • Advice from Health Canada (Gr. 7-12)

  • #COVIBOOK is a short book in simple language created to help ease children's anxiety. (Gr. 2-5)

  • A short video for children explaining Covid 19. (Gr. 3-6)

  • Canadian astronaut (and doctor) David St. Jacques lived on the International Space Station for 204 days. He shares some tips on well-being when you have to stay home. (Gr. 3-12)

  • Blog posts from the Canadian Mental Health Association to help with living in isolation

  • A bit more on the light side, Thomas Gauthier talks about how he is getting along in confinement on his Vlog “Ça va bien aller” (Gr. 9-12)

Healthy Eating recipes from Défi Santé. (Gr. 5-12)

Tabata is a form of interval training that can be done easily at home. (Gr. P-12)

Just Dance video from Stromae learn hip hop dance while watching! (Gr. 7-12)

Looking for some inspiration? Read this article about doing a marathon....at home! (Gr. 10-12)

Rouge en colère: A story about getting mad and calming down. (Gr. P-2)

Le cerveau dans le main: what happens in your brains when your can't control your emotions. (Gr. 4-9)

Rosalie is afraid to go to sleep at night. What does she do to stop being afraid? (Gr. P-3)

Jamie Lo, petite et timide

When her father must move to Hong Kong for work, Jaime Lo deals with the loss through her art. (Gr. 4-7)

Madame Geneviève explains the benefits of meditation and demonstrates how to do it. (Gr. 4-12)

Mindful Meditation (Gr. P-12)

Coloring a mandala can be a soothing activity for children of all ages. Click the image for a printable pdf. (Gr. P-12)

Ton espace calme, from Université McGill - presents 6 strategies for calming your body and mind. (Gr. 2-12)

A book by Elise Gravel which explores all the wonderful ways to be a young person. What would a page about you look like? (Gr. 2-4)

Five teens discuss the impact of the media on self-esteem. (Gr. 7-12)

True or False? Is technology bad for your health? (Gr. 7-9)

Interland is a free, web-based game about Internet safety. (Gr. 5-8)

Are we addicted to our social networks?! (Gr. 10-12)

Tips to avoid la cyberdépendance. (Gr. 10-12)

20-30 avril : Le mois de la Terre

Earth Day is April 22, but did you know the April is Earth month?! Share what you're doing for Earth day with #JOURDELATERRECHEZSOI

A video showing how to use recycled materials to make a bird feeder.

Gr. 4-6 or P-3 with assistance

Draw a tree following the step by step video (Gr. 5-9)

An animated clip about nature by Parka the beaver. (Gr. P-3)

Read or listen to a story about nature in Nova Scotia. (Gr. P-3 also 4-5 Core or 7 Late Immersion)

The life of a honey bee in a featured podcast (Gr. 7-12)

Sing along in celebration of the Earth! (Gr. P-12)

Episode about sharing urban areas with wild animals from the Hinterland Who's Who Webseries (Gr.4-7)

A webisode about the role that bees play in the environment from the Hinterland Who's Who Webseries (Gr.4-7).

A webisode about protecting our oceans from the Hinterland Who's Who Webseries (Gr.4-7).

A short video exploring the North Atlantic right whale which is the most endangered large whale on the planet. (Gr.5-12)

Grandmother cod teaches her grand-daughter about Netukulimk (Gr. 4-9)

Comic strip about sustainability, developed by a class of 8-9 year olds from a school in France. (Gr. 3-8)


This month's issue of Curionautes des sciences features climate change. (Gr. 6-8)

Professor Gamberge explains what is meant by renewable energies in an animated cartoon. (Gr. 7-8)

A short animated film showing how a town made changes to fight climate change. (Gr. 9-10)

Who is Greta Thunberg, this young person that the world is talking about ? (Gr. 7-12)

Grade 6 students in Quebec engage in an environmental action research project in their community (Gr. 4-9)

This Earth Day website provides ideas on how to make changes in our lives to help make the planet healthier. (Gr.7-12)

6-17 avril : Vive le printemps!

Spring has Sprung! Here are some ways to celebrate the end of winter, en français!

Sing about Spring! (Gr. P-2)

In this episode of C'est pas sorcier, Fred and Jamy take us on a walk through forests, orchards and vegetable gardens, to explain the little miracles of spring. (Gr. 5-9)

Animal Arts & Crafts (Gr. P-2)

Audio book: A little mouse discovers the rhythm of the seasons. (Gr. 1-3)

Rainy Day Ideas (Gr. P-4)

Jacques Brel - Le printemps

(Gr. P-12)

Bird Migration (5-12)

Not technically about "spring" this podcasts reflects on the Printemps Érable student protests of 2012. (Gr. 10-12)