Taking road trips with our children can seem a little daunting at times. Especially if we know that we will be on the road for hours. But it doesn’t need to be this way. There are countless ways to keep those busy minds occupied without switching on the Ipad.
Roadside Stops
Before the trip find out which are the best places to see along the way. Museums, historical spots, gardens and statues. It’s a great way to stretch the legs and release some pent up energy.
Object spotting
Nothing gets the competitive side going than a spotting game. Cars, resturants, bridges and airplanes. Playing the game ‘I SPY” or get the kids to choose a colour and they have to count all the cars in that colour, whoever gets to 20 first, wins.
Snacks
Preparing snacks that are not sugarloaded and full the tummy instead, Cheese and nuts. Water. Crackers and the like. Snacks break the montony of the trip.
CD stories and songs
Taking along a set of audio stories and rhymes is a great boredom buster. There is nothing quite like singing at the top your lungs to keep those little minds entertained.
Activity Books
Be sure to pack a few colouring pages, dot to dot and wordsearch books. Pull different ones out when the kids start to get edgy.
Toy Bags
Get your children to choose a few of their favourite toys before you leave. Store them in a back pack and rotate them after using some of the other “hacks”. Let them get involved in some fantasy play.
Educational Play
Counting in 2’s, 3’s, 5’s etc. Ask questions like – name the mamal, insect, bird. What animal sound is it? Use the alphabet to your advantage ie: (animals, things, transport) that start with a B.
I hope you find these ideas helpful!
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