Every few months our family road trips to visit my in-laws a state away. My oldest is almost three so I can’t always bank on a long nap as our car ride entertainment and thus, have begun collecting the best (and simplest) ideas to make our road trips more enjoyable for everyone. Take a peek at my collection for our upcoming trip!
Transportation themed I Spy – brilliant!
What a fabulous back seat activity – lacing cards! I love these from designs Melissa & Doug and eeBoo.
A cookie sheet magnet board – what a great idea!
This Paint Chip Matching Game DIY hits the jackpot for simple, educational and fun!
Everyone loves a snack on the road!
When stuck in small spaces with children, I’m not against bribery. Love the idea of car bucks!
If hammer play doh doesn’t sound fun to you … it will sound awesome to your three year old 🙂
And … three bonus ideas for managing meals and snack in the car:
What’s your favorite kid-friendly activity for road trips?
Peta
Friday 2nd of August 2013
These are great ideas to keep the kids occupied during a road trip. Thank you, I found them all very helpful!