kids travel
let the games begin
Regardless of where you’re going on your
vacation, chances are at least one of the
kids will get bored along the way. That’s
why it’s essential to have a variety of kids travel
games in mind before you even leave the house.
Being prepared is crucial. That way when your
kids start shouting “Mom, are we there yet?” you
can respond with something better than just “No.”
Games of license plate and state sign alphabet are
great for older kids that can read but the young
travelers often find that they have nothing to do
but whine and cry.
The following suggestions won’t make the trip
any shorter, but they might make it peaceful.
scavenger hunt
Here is a travel game that would delight older
kids and younger travelers. You would have to
make up a list of things to look for in advance.
For instance, you could include things like yellow
flowers, flashing lights, a hotel, a billboard
with a picture of a car on it, a boat on a lake, or
anything else general and relatively easy to spot.
Perhaps you are going on a trip to somewhere
you have been a time or two before, for instance
to grandma’s house. In that case, you could make
a specific list that includes items the kids will see
en route while traveling. You could even make a
little quiz with questions like “What’s the name
of the town where we stopped at the rest area?”
“Mom, are we
there yet?”
“Don’t
forget the
electronics”
34 WomanToWomanMagazine.com
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