Toronto Teacher Mom: March Break

March Break Fun at the Art Gallery of Ontario

Look into the future at the Art Gallery of Ontario this March Break with nine days of futuristic programming for the whole family. Journey through time and space as you enjoy their current exhibition Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors and Kusama’s playful world of light and colour. Transform cardboard boxes into a massive futuristic city coordinated by Toronto artist Sean Martindale, make a lantern or a silly Emoji face mask, or print a kaleidoscope of coloured patterns. And don't forget to commemorate the day with a family photo in front of the interactive selfie wall!

March Break programming runs from Saturday, March 10 to Sunday, March 18 (including Monday, March 12) on a drop-in basis, and is free with General Admission. (General Admission is free for AGO members and children five and under.)

During March Break, Family Passes purchased in advance online will be discounted by $10, lowering the price to $39. Family Passes admit two adults and up to five youths (ages six – 17). Family Passes can also be purchased in-person for $49. Individual tickets are $11 for youth ages 17 and under, $16 for seniors and $19.50 for adults and can be purchased at ago.net, in person and over the phone at 416-979-6648.

Win a Family Pass to the AGO!

One lucky Toronto Teacher Mom reader will win a Family Pass to the Art Gallery of Ontario this March Break. The Family Pass, valued at $49, admits two adults and up to five youths (ages six to 17). Children under five are free. For a chance to win, please complete the Rafflecopter form below.

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Disclosure: This post is in partnership with the AGO.

Sunday, March 04, 2018
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March Break Memories

Family Fun

As part of our March Break tradition, my kids and I meet up with my friend and her two girls. We live in two different cities so it is always a sweet reunion. For the past few years now, we've made it a part of our tradition to take the kids to Crock A Doodle and paint some pottery. The kids never tire of the idea and it is really neat to watch their painting skills improve year after year. These photos were taken during our first time there four years ago when my son was two and my daughter was five. Look at how cute they are in these pics! Looking forward to making more precious memories...

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Tuesday, March 03, 2015
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Our Hasbro-Inspired Play-Cation

Family Fun

March Break has come and gone and here I am left with whiplash from watching the week fly by so quickly. While we didn't have any plans to escape the winter and travel down south like some of my teaching counterparts, our family still made the most of our time together with a couple of dinner parties, play dates and a trip to my hometown to spend a few days with my parents. Of course, a week away from school means time to play and have fun so we pulled out some games and toys from the crawl space. I also made sure to dig through my parent's basement to find my old collection of 3D puzzles which includes replicas of the Château Frontenac in Quebec and Il Duomo Cathedral in Florence. In addition to the new puzzles we purchased such as my daughter's new favourite Ravensburger that we found at Target, we had some new toys and games courtesy of Hasbro to keep us occupied during our March Break play-cation.

First up, was the KRE-O Dungeons & Dragons Fortress Defense set. Containing 297 pieces, this set allows you to build a castle in three different ways and defend it from the Orcs. It comes with knight Kreon figures, a catapult and more. It is geared to kids between the ages of 7-12 but my son, who is almost six years old, had a fun time building this set with his dad.

Next, we tested out the Nerf Rebelle Heartbreaker Bow Blaster. My kids had been eying the bow blaster for some time now and really wanted me to buy one when we found it on sale at Toys R Us a few weeks ago. In fact, my daughter tried it at a friend's birthday party and had so much fun with it so I knew it would be a hit. This assortment set comes with five collectible darts and can reach targets up to 75 feet away. Simulating real bow action, you can adjust the sight to make your aim even sharper. Truth be told, I had fun testing it out while channeling my inner Katniss.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014
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Programs in French at Toronto Public Libraries - March Break Guide

For Kids

If you're looking for FREE programs for the upcoming March Break, the Toronto Public Libraries will be offering a selection in French and in English aimed towards children from 5 to 10 years old. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca for more information on these French programs as well as additional programs in English.

To register, call the library directly or call Céline Marcoux-Hamade at 416 395-5762 for more information

Monday, February 25, 2013
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March Break TO-Style. #KinderMom

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This month, I have signed on to continue as part of the Kinder Mom ambassador program and I couldn't be more excited. Actually, I could. You see, March Break is less than two weeks away. One week off + a supply of Kinder Eggs = priceless. I should count my lucky stars.

This year, I will be kicking off my March Break with the Original Baby Soirée that will be taking place in Yorkville. No. I'm not expecting. I think we're pretty much done. (More on that in another post.) I decided to go with a friend of mine, who is also named Diana, and who is expecting her first. She was one of the first teachers I had the pleasure of working with when I first moved to Toronto and when I got pregnant with my first, Diana along with another colleague threw together a baby shower for me at work. It was the only baby shower I ever had and it meant so, so much. I get teary-eyed even today when I think about it.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Camp Memories: A Mom's Perspective

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When I was just a wee lass, I often envied classmates who would return to school in September and share all the wonderful goings-on that took place during summer camp. It's not that I didn't have an opportunity to enjoy wonderful experiences of my own during the break. It was simply a matter of feeling like I was missing out on something. The chance to make new friends, perhaps. Or the possibility of learning something new, all the while having fun.

Now that I have children of my own, it's easy to get excited over the idea of sending them to summer camp. And I'm not just referring to the break that mommy relishes. By affording my children the opportunity to participate in a well-rounded program, my hope is that they become better able to cope with challenges, that they foster relationships based on trust and that they develop a sense of who they are while building on their self-confidence. And of course, being physically active, learning life skills and having fun are important aspects, too.