As in every situation we encounter in life, there is always a positive way to approach it.  With the hustle and bustle of our routines suddenly screeching to a halt, it can be a source of some anxiety for parents.  While most of our kiddos are beginning their virtual school, there are still hours a day left unfilled. In the never-ending search for kids’ activities to do at home, we have compiled a few suggestions.

At Monkey Bizness, our goal is to keep kids active, but we know that can’t be done all day.  More and more places are providing free resources that families can access online.  Here is a list of a few that won’t just facilitate the growth of your child’s imagination but yours as well.

Virtual Disney/theme park rides.
If you search “virtual Disney rides” on YouTube, you are virtually transported to the park itself.  From the thrill rides to the ones that are more toddler friendly, there are options for the entire family.  There are dozens of options, all giving a unique point of view experience.  Here are a few links to help get you started:

Star Wars Rise of the Resistance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWbWghpV0Q8

Jungle Cruise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmT0fsUtKxU

Frozen Forever After https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8OHP9OriMA

Explore the San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo has cameras looking on and a handful of their exhibits.  You can find those links here:
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams

Explore the world
Earth Cam is a fun resource where you can take a live look at cities and scenery from across the globe.  https://www.earthcam.com

The world-famous Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park can be enjoyed at https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm

View anywhere in the world with google at https://www.google.com/earth/

The Berlin Philharmonic is giving 30-day access to their concerts at https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/

While these are just a handful of resources, they will undoubtedly help get you started.  Remember that the more fun you make it, the more enriching it will be for your children and yourself.  From all of us at Monkey Bizness, we hope you are staying active, healthy, and safe.