With most of us staying indoors nowadays, it can be hard to keep your little ones busy, entertained and learning. So we came up with a list of ideas to help you navigate through these indoorsy days, including several free resources.

 

 

 Cosmic Kids Yoga

Go on an adventure and learn yoga with Cosmic Kids for free. 

DIY Bubbles

Make and blow some bubbles in the backyard. You can learn how to here.

DIY Paint

Make finger paint using Kool-Aid, especially great for toddlers Learn how here.

Have a Free ART FUN PARTY

Paradise Valley artist Shanna Israel has kicked off a series of free online art classes, ART FUN PARTIES, for kids that will run during the COVID-19 pandemic. These events are free for participants and utilize art supplies you can find around the house (think paper, a cardboard box, glue, stickers, rocks and more). Tune in for the Passover-themed party scheduled for this Wednesday, April 8, at 3:30 p.m. PST. To see a full line-up of upcoming virtual art events for kids, visit https://www.artfunparties.com/new-page. To attend these free events, simply visit https://www.facebook.com/artfunpartiesonline/. 

 

 

Order Girly Girlz Take Out 

This take-out order from Scottsdale-based Girly Girlz includes a fun, age-appropriate craft, a dessert with tools to decorate, coloring pages with crayons and more for $10 via curbside pick-up. You can place your order here. 

DIY Playdough

You can learn how here.

Dance Party 

Have the little ones create a playlist and throw a dance party. Click here for the ultimate kid’s party playlist!

 

 Art Rocks

Collect some rocks laying around outside and turn them into a piece of art by painting them, glittering them, or just sticking some googly eyes on them. Now, leave them throughout the neighborhoods to create some smiles. 

Go on a Digital Safari

Say hi to the giraffes and zebras via a digital safari at Phoenix Zoo.

Scavenger Hunt

Create a fun scavenger or treasure hunt throughout your home. Here are 30-plus ideas for kiddos of any age. 

 

 

Take a Fun and Free Art Class

Click here for ideas.  

Take an Online Museum Tour 

You can choose from 2,500 museums here. 

Take a Class with Arizona Sunrays

Local company Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Centers are now offering more than 35 live virtual gymnastics, dance, NinjaZone, and preschool academic classes seven days a week. No special equipment is needed and all the classes can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors in a home backyard. Cost is $109 per month for the whole family to enjoy. Children can attend any number of classes each week. To register online, visit www.arizonasunrays.com.

When all else fails, just throw on a movie.