#Fun ideas for long road trips how to#
#Fun ideas for long road trips update#
#Fun ideas for long road trips full#

Window C lings – These won’t work for children sitting in the middle seat too well but older ones may enjoy sticking window clings to the windows.ĭiscovery Boxes – Every few hours give your child a new box or bag full of discovery items - this can be anything from kitchen utensils to small toys, the name of the game is offering them items they haven’t played with before or in a while. Water Painting – Water Wow books from Melissa & Doug are a lifesaver as are their Paint With Water coloring pads – simply put a little bit of water in a cup in your child’s cupholder on their car seat and let them go to town (use a clip board)!

Truck Spotting- Piper is really into looking out the window now that her car seat is turned around– though it may be better for 3-4 year olds and up – you could make a simplified version for younger kids. Not sure how our 3 year old will do with these and spilling so we may let her pick her snack from each section and put in a spill proof cup for eating. Snack Boxes– Fill up tackle or craft boxes (I found for $3 at Michael’s) with various snacks. Sticker Matching– This could not be easier to make before you leave, just clip your sticker sheets to a clipboard with a crayon or colored pencil and let your little one practice fine motor skills + development. Lego Boxes – Can’t wait to see how these little lego boxes go – I got everything at the dollar store and the idea here. Magnetic Puzzles – Pick up a few new puzzles and stick on adhesive magnetic dots to the back and stick it on a cookie sheet.Ĭlipboard Coloring– Attach sheets from coloring books to a clipboard to allow your little one a better coloring experience on the go! Will be fun to use out of the car too, be sure to pack in a small box to keep everything together. Popsicle Sticks With Velcro– Add velcro dots to the back of colored popsicle sticks and let your child create different shapes.

#Fun ideas for long road trips how to#

Popsicle Stick Puzzles- This genius idea could not be easier and will keep toddlers entertained for a while! Use it on a small cookie sheet and the fridge after you travel! See how to make it in this post! Just don’t leave the crayons in a hot car! Got the idea here. It’s the perfect size to hold everything and you can toss it in your purse for when you eat out, too. Mini Coloring Boxes– Use an empty first aid kit box ($1 in the travel section at Target) and attach a new square size post it with hot glue or double stick foam tape to the back and stick a few crayons in. Many of these work for airplanes, and going out to eat too! Remember to save some of these activities for your way home so you still have some “new” tricks up your sleeve! Also THESE are the packing cubes I posted about!!! While I’m all for using the iPad to watch movies and shows on long road trips I definietly don’t want Piper glued to a screen for 15 hours.

#Fun ideas for long road trips update#

We are heading on a long road trip to Maine and I thought I’d update this old post with toddler friendly activities for the car.