How to Play Travel Games.

Traveling can be tough on kids of any age. Boredom can be a cause of many tantrums for small kids. Keeping them entertained while on the road can make the whole trip go allot smoother. The following are games that can be played by the whole family that require nothing but imagination and curiosity.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Imagination.
• Curiosity.

1. When driving make it a game to count like objects as you pass them. You can count cows, billboards, out of state license plates, your favorite color of car, or any thing of interest to your traveling family. My kids love to count livestock as we pass them and make their sound. When starting this game be aware that you may here a loud MOOOOOOO at any given minute.
2. Make up word or phrases using the letters of a license plate on passing cars. My 5 year old loves this game and has learned allot from it. He looks for cars that start with S or B, so he can make up something about spiderman or bugs.
3. My Eyes Spy game can be used for a multiple of age groups to pass time while traveling. One person will see something and describe it. The other people will guess what the object is. Older kids can do this with things that interest them, not just places not associated with what is around them.
4. To get a group of kids minds flowing creatively, start a short story and let each one contribute a few sentences to it at a time. This can take up as long or as little time as you would like.
5. Sing along with music. Younger kids can have a blast at this. Be prepared for some hilarious lyrics. My three year old forgets the music, so he just makes up his own. Older kids may prefer just to listen to their favorite tunes.

Tips & Warnings

• Bringing along age appropriate items is key in keeping a happy car while traveling. Planning can be the difference between a happy road trip and a terrible car ride.