Online at the Y
At the Y Canberra Region, our mission is to inspire and empower children and young people. We strive to ensure that all children have access to positive learning, development and wellbeing outcomes for school and life.
Learning at home is important to foster a child’s curiosity and allow them to continue to grow even when they aren’t at one of our centres.
Online at the Y gives children, young people and families some inspiring and engaging content to keep learning and having fun!
Our online content is updated regularly and is a collection of fun, learning activities and experiences, with categories allowing you to explore whatever you’re drawn to.
Some of the activities are designed for you to play together with your young person, or allow them to explore themselves.
Each activity has been put together by our wonderful educator team at our Early Learning Centres!
Mango Sago
Animal Sounds Obstacle Course
Rainbow Fruit Kebabs
Chia Seed & Blueberry Muffins
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Chocolate Crackles
Lemonade Scones
Simple Fried Rice
Strawberry Muffins
Watermelon Lemonade
Simple Sesame Noodles
Baked Chicken and Egg Rolls
Other Activities
Steps to the park
Count how many steps it takes to get from your house to the park
Hopscotch
Draw a hopscotch on the footpath with chalk and play
Picnic Day
Pack your lunch and have a picnic in the sunshine!
Kite Flying
When the day is a little windy, grab a kite to get outside and fly!
How the Birds go their Colours
All About Me Hungry Caterpillar
Ice Cream Parlour Playdough
Paper Dragon Craft
Making Snowflakes
DIY Red Envelopes
Mess Free Painting
Chinese New Year Origami
Paper Lantern Origami
Salt Dough Ornaments
Paper Mache Baubles
Gingerbread Play Dough
Other Activities
Draw What You See
Look out your window and draw what you see
Footpath Drawing
Make art on the footpath with water, chalk or tanbark
Get Creative
Cut out pictures from a magazine
Natural Art
Collect natural materials from around your garden and make an art piece!
Mirror Mirror
Look in a mirror and draw a self portrait of yourself
Smash Boom Best Podcast
Play with Words
Storytime: ABC Kids
Sensory Snow
Lunar New Year Story
Sand Tray Writing
Podcasts
Story Seeds Podcast
Other Activities
Create a Calendar
Create a calendar of your school term and all the important days coming up
Write Letters
Write your ABC’s with natural materials from the backyard
Christmas Cards
Make some Christmas cards for your friends!
Jump Counting
How many jumps is it from your front to your back door?
Write a Letter to a Family Member
Pick a family member you haven’t been able to visit and write them a letter
Write a Letter to your Early Learning Centre
Write to us at your Early Learning Centre about what you’ve been up to!
Step Counting
How many steps to your school?
Guardian Names
Learn the names of your guardian and what letter they start with
Book Drawing
Read your favourite book and then draw your favourite part
Sounds Scavenger Hunt
Sorry Day
Make a Wish Meditation
Book Club for Kids
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Kinderling Kids’ Radio
Story Time
Mindfulness Meditation
Building Shapes – STEM Cards
Hello From Around the World Song
Baby Shark in 7 Languages
Counting in Mandarin
Other Activities
Family Chat
What does Christmas mean to you?
Favourite Book
Read your favourite book
Home Address Practice
Practice remembering your home address
Sing & Play Your Own Beats
Sing a song and make up your own beats to match
Write Your Name
Practice writing your name
Who To Call?
Pick someone to call and say hello to today
Learn How to Say “Hello” in 10 Languages
Using Google Translate, choose 10 languages, and learn how to say “Hello” in all of them
Photo Stories
Look at a photo and make up a story to go with it
Sing a Song
Sing your favourite song to someone in your house today
Learn a New Song
Learn the words to your favourite song!
Meditation Story – The Clever Fox
Cracker Dragon Yoga
Cosmic Kids’ Mental Health Yoga
Ocean Sensory Bottles
DIY Bubble Snake
When I’m Feeling Happy Story
Gratitude Jar
When I’m Feeling Loved Story
Bear Hunt Yoga
Bucket Filling Story
The Feelings Book
My Feelings and Me
Other Activities
Find a Safe Space
Find a place where you feel safe in your house
What Are You Grateful For?
Make a list of 3 things you feel grateful for today
Photograph Your Emotions
Can you take a photo of your many emotions?
Sort Your Toys
Donate your unused toys to charity
Bath Your Toys
Wash your toys in a bubble bath
Family Chat
Who would you like to thank this year?
Feed the Caterpillar
Patty Pan Flowers
DIY Rain Gauge
Community Helpers: Optometrist
Community Helpers: Post Man
Learn About Bush Fire Safety
Soda Bottle Composting
Coronavirus: A Book for Children
ACT Rock Finding
The Handwashing Song
Recycle Soft Plastics
How Lunar New Year is Celebrated in China
Other Activities
“I Spy” Game
Play I Spy using your Christmas decorations
Pick Up Rubbish on Your Walk
On your walk today, pick up any rubbish you see.
Identify Five Safe People
Write down the five people who are safe for you
Give your Neighbour a Letter
Write a letter to your neighbour and drop it in their mailbox
Camp in your Backyard
Go camping in your backyard or outdoor space
Get outside
Organise a picnic with a friend
Contact Us
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday,
8am – 5pm
Contact
Phone (02) 6242 4040
Y Canberra Region
25 Geils Court,
Deakin ACT