We’ll be continuously updating the list as we discover more awesome resources for you.

Learning resources

• Wide Open School from Common Sense Media is a free online resource for parents and educators to support kids who are learning remotely.
• Nextvista for learning (webinars and videos on various topics for teachers and students)
• Open Learn free courses
• Skillshare free online courses
• Roman Fort (learning resources for teachers)
• Free online course of Rome: A virtual tour of the ancient city
• BBC Languages – Learn languages for free
• FrenchTeacher.net – Free French study packs
• 10 creative courses you can learn online
• FutureLearn free short courses
• Language learning resources recommended by Live&Learn
• English Self-study packs: English Exercises, Canadian idioms, iEnglish

Work tools

• Free work collaboration communication tools (aside from Skype):
• Slack (Windows) (Android)
• Zoom
• Discord

• Trello, Asana and Google Keep – For note taking, work lists and projects
• Google Drive, Google Docs or Google Online Office Tools – For file sharing and collaboration
• Resources for educators during the Coronavirus Pandemic
• 100 Blended learning resources for teachers

Resources for parents

• My Learning at Home – Online resources offered by the Manitoba Government for parents home schooling their children. It’s available in English and French.
• ToyBox Initiative – Resources made by Manitoban educators to support parents. Materials will be sent three times a week with tips. Parents can email toybox@uwinnipeg.ca to sign up.
• A collection of educational resources and tools for teachers and parents (Chatterpack)
• Parent Trapped – A weekly podcast featuring authors, educators, and celebrities talking about parenting in the time of COVID-19.
• Britannica for Parents – A website with accurate, research-based articles and resources on timely topics.
• Resources for families during the coronavirus pandemic (Commonsense Media)
• Harry Potter at Home – Features a free download of the first Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” on audible. The book is available in six languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Japanese.
• Scholastic Learn at Home
• At Home: A Click Away Winnipeg Public Library’s page for info on free activities and entertainment resources for all ages.
• 17 Apps to help kids stay focused
• Apps that act like math and science tutors for homework help
• Education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings
• Top time-management apps
• Free educational apps, games, and websites
• Telus World of Science – Fun Science at Home
• 150 Educational shows on Netflix
• Board Game Arena – Free online board games.

Mental health resources

• Mental Health Virtual Therapy Program from Morneau Shepell. Offered for free by the Manitoba Government
• Canadian Immigrant 2020 Podcast series (Practising wellness during COVID-19). Features inspirational stories, valuable resources, connections and tips to support newcomers as they settle in Canada.
• CAMH (Canadian Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
• WHO guidance to support mental health during this time
• Jack.org’s COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub
• Wellness Together Canada – Mental Health and Substance Use Support
• MIND coronavirus and your wellbeing
• 9 ways to stay positive during this period
• Dealing with coronavirus anxiety (Anna Mathur)
• Meditation apps for kids and families

More can be found from Amazing mental health resources during COVID winter.

Entertainment and the arts

• The Assiniboine Park and Zoo has Creature Feature and other activities on Facebook Live Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
• 12 Famous museums and galleries you can visit virtually from your own couch.
• Virtual tours of 12 US National Parks
• Virtual tours of zoos, landmarks and foreign countries
• Georgia Aquarium live cameras
• Environmental Film Festival – Free to view films.
• Concerts Online (Live streaming)
• 5 full-length performances to stream for free
• ‘Duet Yourself’ – a virtual community choir you can sing with (request to join to see posts and participate)
• Google Arts and culture
• Free to download Podcasts
• Netflix Party (watch movies with friends remotely)
• Apps, websites, and video games that inspire running, jumping, and more to stay active.

Literature

• Gutenberg – download free books.
• Read Great Literature – Free ebooks, poetry and classic literature.
• Bibliomania – Free online literature with study guides.
• 50,000 free ebooks arranged by genre.
• Open Library

Have other online resources to suggest? Let us know in the comments below!
 
Article updated June 14, 2021.
 
Sources: A list of free, online, boredom-busting resources, Chatter Pack; Commonsense Media resources, Jim Steyer; and Working from home because of COVID-19? Here are some free tools and software to maximize your productivity, Ali Pardiwala, Gadgets 360. Retrieved March 18, 2020.