Kick off 2026 with a burst of creativity and fresh inspiration! January’s lineup of HomeLearners Network activities is designed to help your kids try something new, grow their confidence and explore the topics that naturally spark their curiosity.

Each session is hands-on and crafted to meet young learners exactly where they’re at, whether that means building their first Minecraft mission, diving into French cuisine and culture or uncovering how clouds shape our weather.

From art and science to crafting, storytelling, politics and digital design, these activities turn everyday interests into meaningful learning experiences. It’s a month full of opportunities for your child to experiment and discover new passions that might surprise even them.

 

Check out some of January’s exciting activities below!

 

 

🧩 Minecraft Education: A Beginner Series with Corrina: January 5 (3 sessions)

    • Ages 4-8

If your kid is new to Minecraft, they’ll learn everything they need to know about Minecraft Education by exploring the basics and applying new skills to fun and exciting missions!

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🔋 Digital Design: Poster Power with Trisha: January 5 (3 sessions)

    • Ages 11-13

Your kid will discover the magic of digital design as they explore Canva’s easy tools to create awesome posters. They’ll learn design basics like layout, balance and colour!

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🇫🇷 Bon Appétit! French Food Fun with Lee Ann: January 5 (5 sessions)

    • Ages 8-10

Your kiddo will love learning French words, dishes and culture! They’ll discover food vocabulary, practice asking and answering questions, and explore real dishes through games and songs!

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🎹 French Salon: Explore art and music with Jenn: January 6 (4 sessions)

    • Ages 8-14

Your kid will time-travel to 19th-century France and discover art and music in the French Salon! They’ll explore famous French works of art for inspiration, enjoy French composers and learn French expressions!

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🌎 Who Runs the World with Alecyn and Jenn: January 6 (7 sessions)

    • Ages 10-13

Your kid will love creating a fictional country while learning about politics and governance. They’ll determine their country’s values and laws, form political parties and hold a mock election!

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☁️ Discover & Draw: Clouds Edition with April: January 6 (3 sessions)

    • Ages 9-12

Your kid will love this fun mix of art and science. They’ll learn to identify different types of clouds and their unique features, create imaginative cloudscapes and discover how clouds shape our weather!

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🧠 Mind Tricks with April: January 6 (3 sessions)

    • Ages 9-12

Your kiddo will explore why our eyes sometimes see things that aren’t really there in the fascinating world of illusions! They’ll learn how to draw mind-bending shapes, patterns and designs that pop, twist and move on the page!

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🪡 Stitch Club with Amber: January 7 (4 sessions)

    • Ages 8-18

Your kid will use mending and embroidery techniques to transform their clothing. Using mending, embroidery and painting or drawing on clothing items to make them more personalized, they’ll bring new life to old pieces!

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🖐 Finger Puppet Stories with Amber: January 7 (3 sessions)

    • Ages 8-10

Your kiddo will use scrap fabric and craft supplies to tell a winter animal story with finger puppets and an applique background!

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🧶 Cozy Crafters Club 1: Knit & Crochet with Jenn: January 8 (4 sessions)

    • Ages 8-13

If your kiddo loves to knit and crochet, or would love to learn, this is the perfect activity! In Cozy Crafters Club 1, your kid will learn to finger-knit using knitting basics! Experienced knitters and crochet artists are welcome to bring their own projects and share their talents!

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