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One might argue that people in the U.S. know far too little about their neighbor to the north. Whether they are from Canada or the U.S., kids will learn all about Canada with the resources in Tabstart's Canada Facts for Kids page. In addition to articles about Canada for kids, there are countless activities and exercises below for kids to enjoy as they absorb facts about Canada.
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Facts about Canada from Canadian Kids - This is an interesting page with facts about Canada from Canadian children. In this classroom activity Canadian children asked their parents to help them research an interesting fact about Canada that they could share with their class. There are a number of amusing factoids about Canada here by kids for kids.
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Fun Facts for Kids from Canadian Geographic - The Canadian Geographic website promises "bizarre and interesting tidbits" about Canada that are sure to entertain kids. Click on each province on the map for basic statistics about the province, unusual facts, the capital and provincial flower, bird, and tree.
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Canada Facts - The facts in this resource are divided up by each province in Canada. When you click each province's fact card you are presented with encyclopedia-style information.
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"North to Canada" Card Game for Kids - Use this card game from Teacher Vision to learn about and review Canadian history, geography, people, and places. You can play this card game with an entire class or in small groups. This resource provides the game's rules as well as 50 questions about Canada that can be printed on cardstock.
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Activities to Study Canadian Statistics - Kids can learn and review Canadian information with the Statistics Canada website's Kids Corner page. It provides several types of activities to suit your needs. You will find crossword puzzles, word searches, a quiz about Canada, coloring pages, Canada maps, and Census-themed games.
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Scholastic's Global Trek: Canada for Kids - Scholastic's Global Trek: Canada teaches kids about Canada and its people with textbook-style information. You will also find further resources here to dig deeper and learn more about Canada. Don't miss the "Kid Q&A" where kids from a Canadian elementary answer questions about life in Canada.
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Canada Day Arts and Crafts for Kids - Browse this page from KinderArt.com to find arts, crafts, lessons, and activities that are useful for celebrating and teaching about Canada Day. Children can learn about Canadian artists, make Canada flags, shakers, and sparklers, and even create scratch art fireworks.