Indoor Activities
PLAY/EXPLORE
Play is an important part of learning, processing, AND de-stressing. Start here for some ideas.
- Have a virtual party and play some fun games. Here are a few suggestions.
- Free virtual board games.
- @thedadlab - Science and wonder. Fun experiments for the kids/parents
- @MissCassidyCreates - Daily, fun and educational activities for kids on Facebook
- Live stream the Northern Lights each night. Check each night, as some nights the lights are not visible.
- National Parks Virtual Tour
- Tour the Winchester Mystery House
- Virtual Disney Rides and Virtual Disney World
- Hold a virtual playdate through Facetime or Skype.
- Take a Virtual Vacation - Explore the world using Google Earth! Use Street View to see places like you’re actually there.
- Try a scavenger hunt indoors
- Make it fun--have a family challenge to sort, organize, and donate items!
CREATE
It’s a great time to explore your creative side. Below are just a few ideas to get you going.
- Imaginative ways to turn numbers into pictures! So cute and creative.
- Learn about ZENTANGLES and create some abstract art. The Zentangle Method™ is an easy to learn, fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
- @iheartcraftythings: Fun and simple kids' crafts and activities
- Kids Can Cook Virtual Cooking Classes
- Participate in the LEGO Challenge. Here are 2 different challenge calendars: Calendar 1. Calendar 2. Use one of these calendars, or make up your own.
- Show off your creations by posting a picture on our Facebook page: @BeniciaRec
- Learn to draw during LUNCH DOODLES every day at 1pm.
- Bake bread at home. This is just one of an unlimited numbers of recipes available online.
- 8 Mess Free Activities for Kids
- 5 ways to fill a sketchbook
- Discover your art style in sketch
- Easy watercolor “stained-glass”
- Create your own dance to Kidz Bop
- Take your favorite book and turn it into a play!
LEARN
Fortunately, we live in an age where we have access to so much information at our fingertips. Learn something new or find resources for your kids.
- Free classes for all ages - from kids to adult learners - on a variety of subjects
- Participate in the Solano County Library reading challenge
- Learn to juggle (might be better to to outdoors)
- Virtual Field trips to Take With the Kids
- Visit the Wonders of the World
- 8 Museums You Can Virtually Tour
- Scholastic Learn at Home
- Creative activities to engage in learning with items you may already have at home
- Head to the Monterey Bay Aquarium through their live stream.
- California Academy of Sciences webcam
- Visit one of many museums around the world through their virtual tours.
- National Geographic Kids
- The Fab Lab
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FITNESS
If you just gave away your Tae Bo DVD’s don’t fret, there are a lot of great free resources for exercise online.
- Looking for some variety in exercise programs? Check out this list of FREE options.
- Daily live-stream fitness classes offered by instructors at University of the Pacific
- Link to Pacific Rec page for live stream classes
- Why do some people find exercise harder than others? - TED Talk (14min)
- Senior Fitness: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/workout-videos
- Daily stretching routine
- Fitness Blender - https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos
- Do Yoga with Me - https://www.doyogawithme.com
INCLUDE THE KIDS IN FITNESS!
- Here are some exercises you can do with your kids!
- Cosmic Kids Yoga
MINDFULNESS
Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.
- 10 Free resources to help manage stress
- Practicing Emotional First Aid - TED Talks (17min)
- Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes per day - TED Talks (9min)
- Mayo Clinic information on mindfulness
- Calming breathing cycle