March Break is officially underway, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this week, we’ve got a few ideas. We know it’s not always easy to convince them to step away from the endless scroll of TikToks and Reels, but these energy-inspired activities might just spark their interest while creating some fun family time.
Kids' electrical safety contest
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Electricity powers our daily lives - from charging our phones to lighting our homes. But understanding how to stay safe around electricity is just as important as using it.
Our Smart as a Fox Whiz Quiz contest helps kids in Kindergarten through Grade 8 power-up their electrical safety knowledge. Take the short quiz with your kids and they’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win an iPad.
While it might seem counterintuitive to lure kids away from screens with the chance to win another one, the real reward is learning safety habits that can last a lifetime.
The quiz covers key electrical safety tips such as:
- Never tampering with electrical equipment
- Keeping a safe distance from power lines
- Staying far away from downed wires
It’s a quick and engaging way to help kids learn essential - and potentially life-saving - electrical safety knowledge.
Contest closes March 30, 2026.
Get creative with solar-powered art
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Have an aspiring artist at home? Try Sun print art, a creative activity that uses the power of sunlight.
Also known as cyanotype printing, this craft uses special UV-sensitive paper (available at your local craft store) to create beautiful prints using the sun’s energy. It’s a fun, hands-on way to introduce kids to how the sun - a clean and renewable energy source - can be used creatively.
How to create your Sun print art:
- Arrange leaves, flowers or small objects on the cyanotype paper to create a design.
- Place the paper outside on a sunny day and let it sit in the sunlight.
- As the paper reacts to UV light, the exposed areas change colour while the covered areas stay the original shade, revealing a striking print.
Build a DIY hologram with magnetic building tiles
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If you have magnetic building tiles (e.g. Magna-tiles) at home, try creating a simple hologram viewer - a fun STEM activity that blends creativity, light and technology.
Kids can build a small pyramid using clear Magna-Tiles and place it on top of a phone or tablet playing a hologram video. The angled sides reflect the light so the image appears to float in mid-air.
How to try it:
- Build a small pyramid shape using clear Magna-Tiles.
- Search for “3D hologram pyramid video” online.
- Place the pyramid upside down on the centre of the screen.
- Dim the lights and watch the floating images appear.
It’s a quick experiment that combines screen time with hands-on learning.
Take a walk to Chaudiere Falls
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Located in the heart of the city, Chaudière Falls offers stunning viewing platforms, a pedestrian bridge across the intake canal and a revitalized park space that honours the area’s Indigenous roots and industrial history.
Beyond the scenic views, it’s also a great opportunity to talk with your kids about how hydroelectricity is generated and the role water has played in powering our community.
Whether you’re building, creating or exploring the outdoors, these activities are a great way to spark curiosity and spend meaningful time together during March Break. We hope they inspire a little creativity, a little learning and plenty of family fun.