How to Entertain Kids in the Car

It is difficult to be a responsible driver and a parent when you have screaming children in the car. So in order to ensure a safe drive to your destination and prevent your children from becoming bored, it is helpful to have accessible entertainment on hand.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Container
• Crayons, Markers, Pens
• Paper, coloring books, construction paper
• Internet

How to Entertain Kids in the Car

1. Stock your car with an entertainment box that you can store in the back seat. Load the box with crayons, markers, coloring books, paper and books. This way your child or children can help themselves to the fun.
2. For longer road trips, check the Internet for printable car activities like Bingo, Tic Tac Toe and Scavenger Hunt. Have an incentive for the child or children who win.
3. When times are desperate, rely on electronic devices. Have your child or children bring along their digital audio player or hand held video game. Or purchase a portable DVD player for the car so you can play movies.
4. Have a singing contest. Play songs and the radio and vote on who sings them the best.
5. Use this quiet time to catch up on each other’s lives. This is the perfect time to ask your child or children how school is and solve any problems or concerns they have.

Tips & Warnings

• If there are issues with your child or children, pull over to fix it instead of increasing your risk of having an accident.
• Safety is most important so keep your focus on driving.