HAVE A FUN-TASTIC FATHER’S DAY! • Are you and Dad Padres fans? Check out Compadres Kids which offers an array of baseball-related activities for the family. Go online to test your knowledge of Padres history, stay active with a 10-minute kids’ workout with the Pad Squad, design your own custom Padres baseball card and more. New activities will be posted every Monday. • Make Papa feel like a kid again by whisking him off to “The Happiest Place on Earth” via the YouTube channel, Virtual Disney World. Experience favorite Disney World attractions within an interactive 360-degree video environment. The best part? No need for a FastPass! End your virtual park experience by making Disney Parks Churros Bites, a recipe inspired by the world-famous snack found at all Disney Parks. Note: Virtual Disney World is not affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company. • Bond with Daddy through birdwatching! The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has various live bird cams which offer a virtual window into the diverse and intimate world of birds. Get up close and personal with barred owls, red-tailed hawks, Bermuda petrels and more. • Build memories together as you make simple LEGO projects, courtesy of LEGOLAND Building Challenge by LEGOLAND California Resort. Watch how-to-build videos hosted by a Master Model Builder, and get the chance to build a LEGO sphere, pirate, dog, skateboard and more. • Does Daddy love music? Visit Spotify, Pandora or Amazon Unlimited Music to make the ultimate Father’s Day playlist featuring throwback songs he grew up listening to, as well as his current favorites. • Embark on an epic adventure as you explore The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks which offers 360-degree, ranger-led tours of some of the most remote and breathtaking U.S. National Parks including Kenai Fjords in Alaska, Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, Hawai’i Volcanoes, Bryce Canyon in Utah and Florida’s Dry Tortugas.
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FIELD TRIPS/MUSEUM TOURS • See what home life looks like for the Queen of England as you take a virtual tour of Buckingham Palace in London. Tours feature the Grand Staircase, the White Drawing Room, the Throne Room and the Blue Drawing Room. • Missing The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch? Let the flowers come to you! Revel in the beauty of this floral paradise as owner, Paul Ecke III, takes you on a virtual tour of The Flower Fields’ many attractions.
NATURE/NATURAL HISTORY • Visit San Diego Natural History Museum’s The Nat @ Home page to explore natural history with online resources and at-home activities. Kids can find a library of three-minute videos that deliver content on easy-tounderstand, natural history topics, and join Nature & Me Story Times on Thursdays at 10:15 am. See their Facebook page for the latest news and activities. • San Diego Botanic Garden offers activities that keep kids connected to the natural world. Enjoy Tree Bingo, learn about kitchen counter gardening, head outside for a neighborhood garden scavenger hunt and more. • Marvel at the beauty of nature and be reminded of our responsibility to protect the wildlife and habitats that help sustain life on Earth as you view Nature’s Witness, a virtual photography exhibition by the National Wildlife Federation. • Hang out with the Lorax on Seussville and let him show you some fun-filled activities that teach kids the importance of taking care of the environment. Activities range from whipping up a Truffula Tree Cake to creating Lorax Leis. • Play educational and nature-themed games with your favorite characters on PBS Kids. Build your own rainforest ecosystem, Help Cat in the Hat clean up the neighborhood by recycling and composting items, and plant seeds and tend to a garden with Abby and Elmo. • Check out Planet Arcade Games by NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), a portal to games and interactive activities focusing on ocean and air themes, and promoting environmental stewardship.
MATH • Middle school students can brush up on various math concepts with Math Snacks featuring educational animations, fun games and interactive tools.
PLAY & ENTERTAINMENT • Keep the kiddos engaged and their imaginations active with Play@Home Theater by Toys “R” Us. Includes DIY videos, indoor activity videos featuring movement and mindfulness, puzzles and word searches, Play-Doh projects, no-mess, digital coloring pages and more.
