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Canada Day Word Games Packet

Paula — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:44:00 +0000

You know by now that I love word games. Paper, printable, digital or apps: it’s all the same to me. And Canada Day is one of my favourite summer events, kicking off the summer season for many of us. So, combine Canada Day word games into a bundle or a packet and that is a recipe to share! Canada Day History Initially known as “Dominion Day,” Canada Day became Canada Day on October 27, 1982. The change reflected a growing sense of a distinct Canadian identity, separate from its colonial ties. Canada adopted the iconic maple leaf flag in 1965. Seventeen years later, the patriation of the Canadian Constitution took place (1982.) This event transferred the country’s highest law from British to Canadian authority. A Day of Festivities Across the country, Canada Day is a vibrant public holiday featuring a wide array of celebrations. Communities large and small host parades, concerts, festivals, and family-friendly activities. Barbecues and picnics are a common tradition, bringing together friends and families to enjoy the summer weather. Over the years we have caught numerous spectacular fireworks displays, a hallmark of the national celebration. Don’t miss my Canada Day Maze printable, a popular download here. Where to Go Most major city parks have a fireworks celebration. In London, Ontario, Canada Day often coincides with Sunfest, a multicultural celebration at Victoria Park downtown. In Ottawa, Parliament Hill in the nation’s capital holds thew official ceremony annually and it is well worth the trip. The event typically features musical performances by Canadian artists, speeches from dignitaries, and a ceremonial flag-raising. No matter where you live in the country, if you want a celebration, you can probably find one, but Ottawa’s celebrations are a highlight. I mean, if there’s one thing the nation’s capital does well, it is throwing a party. Culture, History and Reconciliation Of course, I’d be negligent if I didn’t note that Canada Day celebrations need to be tempered with this reality. We live on land stolen from people that were here before we were. Here are Some Ways to Educate Yourself Re: Reconciliation and How We Can Do Better Make time to read about the true history of the country. Attend a traditional pow wow and amplify indigenous voices. Read the 94 recommendations out of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Make your own commitment to doing better and acknowledging the painful truth about Canada’s history. Read books by indigenous peoples and learn. Interesting Facts About Canada’s National Day: Remember to check out my Free Printable Pinterest Board where I have some other popular word games. How to Use these Games: To Print these word games out this month, you can right click on any of the images above and save and print off of your computer. Please do not reprint on your own site without attribution. Or download the entire lot of word games here: The answer key is included at the end of the word games package so use that if you are stuck. No matter how you celebrate, I wish you a happy Canada Day!

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Fun Backyard Bingo Game for Families

Paula — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:21:00 +0000

Are you starting to feel cooped up and a little restless? But, it’s still time to be cautious with your local travels? Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying purchases. Then why not add this cute printable Backyard Bingo game to your repertoire of easy and free family activities to share. When the snow melts and the ground starts to thaw it is a wonderful time to get outside. If you have a backyard then you know how important that has been over the past year or so. I mean ours is always important but we need this space again this year as an extension of our living space and our home. We have a pool so we use our backyard a lot during the summer months especially. Most of our summer activity revolves around the swimming pool, or part time jobs and camping. But there are some days you simply can’t do either of those things. Maybe it is a but too hot to rest outside in the direct sun all day, so you find a picnic table or patio set with some shade and set up a space there to do this family game. Looking for ways to get the kids outside and ideas that the entire family can do together? This backyard bingo game is perfect for everyone. As long as you can recognize the images and easily find them then you are old enough to play along. This is an easy little printable game with bingo cards that you print out and share. I’d use the heavier paper if you have any and then print off the entire printable for an afternoon game of backyard bingo. By the way I also have a fun neighbourhood scavenger hunt that is easy for kids to do. There are so many things that you can do once the weather changes to spring and summer sunny days. This is just one more tool in the toolkit. To Print this Backyard Bingo Game Out Follow These Easy Instructions Click on the link below and print. Simple as that. Tools and Supplies to Help If you are looking for an excellent printer for crafts and homework this is the one you need – Epson Eco printer is what I use here for all of my work and crafting projects. The kids use it too. Best part is the eco friendly ink cartridges last forever. Get paper here – > HP printer paper Need More Crafts and Ideas? Don’t Miss all of the Free fun printables that I have available on my Pinterest channel. So many cool things to do such as this Bee Life Cycle. While there print out some of the challenges for the summer months. The July Cooking challenge is a good one and so is the drawing challenge. Do You have any favourite outdoor games for families?

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Six Secrets to Smooth Family Road Trips and License Plate Bingo Printable

Paula — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:09:35 +0000

License Plate Bingo is one of our road trip favourites. Since it’s closing in on spring and family road trips are just around the corner I figured it was time to share a few ideas on how to make family road trips a joy for everyone. A bit of planning goes a very long way towards making a road trip fun and memorable. We’ve taken some amazing road trips this past 12 months. Even the winter didn’t deter us. Last summer we did the 8 hour drive to Quebec to visit Outaouais Region and Gatineau as well as the amazing Chateau Le Fairmont Montebello. This past season we did a 9 1/2 hour drive to Vermont’s Waitsfield area where we skied at Sugarbush. In fact I am feeling pretty much like we’ve got the system down pat. So I thought I’d share what works for us. Maybe these can help you have a Smooth Family Road Trip too. Six Secrets to Successful Family Road Trips: Be Prepared – Map it out. Have the route printed out on paper. Have the route also programmed into your vehicle’s GPS and/ or your smartphone. We don’t have a car with built in GPS so I always have our route on Google Maps. I also always print it out because that way the driver can also glance at the print out. We do not text or look at screens when driving. Both my husband and I can easily see if we took a wrong turn, and we know where we are headed. SNACKS Family Road Trips can be lengthy and I guarantee you that no matter what age your kids are they will be hungry the minute they hit the highway or the country road. Pack a variety of easily accessible snacks. We always have clementines, bananas, Gold Fish crackers or snack crackers. WE also bring our water bottles and load them up often. So what if you have to stop…hydration is important. Bring one small treat. I mentioned this some time ago when I was heading to Collingwood and Wasaga Beach area with family for a quick weekend ski trip. It’s nice to have something to change the tone, distract, or uplift everyone when traveling. Maybe that’s cookies, or a snack bar, gum, or gluten free lemon squares. ACTIVITIES: PRINTABLES: Games, Paper, pencil crayons, sketch books and electronics as well as a book: DO NOT forget the games and the travel books. Family road trips can be endless if you forget the entertainment. I have a list of free printables and I always print out a batch of these prior to leaving. A word search can keep kids happy for 15-20 minutes sometimes. Today I have Road Trip License Plate Bingo. Trust me this is a hit. There are five different sheets here. Print each one out and you will have enough for everyone (obviously the driver should concentrate on the road and not a game). They are slightly different only in that the icons are switched around in each one. Don’t forget to pop by my free printables Pinterest board. Headphones – Listen, if you have teens or tweens like I do then they are on this. They will not forget the headphones. BUT, anything can happen so be sure to double check that they have them. These are our favourites right now – Monster Wireless, Bluetooth ClarityHD, Clarity HD On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, BLACK. I also wrote about them way back here in the Fall. There’s not much that grates on my nerves more than listening to someone else’s music, or someone else’s favourite Youtuber the entire way. NOPE. Safety Kit – If you don’t have roadside assistance on your vehicle then I suggest getting it. But also have a car safety kit in the trunk always. You know the one I mean – there should be a blanket in it and a few other necessities in the event of an emergency. And of course you always have a cell phone and a backup charger or backup battery to keep you connected. The Most Successful Family Road Trips are the ones where you plan ahead and have a few things ready to go with you. Hungry children are not a joy at any age. Of course check your tires before you leave and be sure they are in good shape. [tweetthis]Check out this license plate bingo printable via @inkscrblr[/tweetthis] This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something from one of the Amazon links then I can keep sharing free printables because I make a bit of money.

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