Holiday Travel Games- For Long trips to Grandma's House
Source: Babycenter Community
Instructions:Keep everyone happy on your next family vacation!
Whether you travel by car, plane, or any other form of transportation, long trips can be hard on kids which means they can also be hard on the adults who try to keep the kids occupied! Here are my top picks for great ways to keep everyone occupied on long trips, everything from simple, printable travel games the entire family can play to complete travel kits.
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SIMPLE PAPER GAMES
There are several games you can play with little more than a paper and pencil. Here are some printable templates along with directions.... (See website)
Car Search Game
United States License Plate Game
Travel Scavenger Hunt Game
SIMPLE PAPER CRAFTS
There are plenty of creative projects you can make using mainly paper and something to write or color with.
Stained Glass Window Picture
Make a Coloring Book
Home-Made Paper Dolls
Make wonderful treasure holders! You can make them before you leave home or make them along the way. Make a carrier for your pencils and other small items, make a money holder to stash your loot, or make a container to holder treasures you collect along the way.
Pencil Carrier Craft
Jumbo Treasure Sack
PERSONALIZED TRAVEL BOX
Help beat boredom in the car! Create a unique, personal travel box for hours of entertainment. TaniaHop shares these wonderful suggestions to help you create a special travel box, guaranteed to please!
HAVE A PUPPET SHOW
Kids can make their own puppets and then put on a show in the car or anywhere! Use the puppets to tell stories, jokes or make up adventures. Parents and siblings can use puppets to amuse younger kids too. There are many simple puppets you can make with minimal supplies and mess. Try these....
Simple Paper Bag Puppet
Film Container Finger Puppets
STRING THEM ALONG
Yarn is a great, versatile item to bring along on long trips. Older kids and adults can learn how to knit or crochet! By the time you reach your destination, you may have a new scarf, blanket, poncho, or other item. For those who are too young to knit or crochet, or have no desire, you can make fancy lacing cards. These can be done over and over or made into a nice picture to give as a gift. Finally, with some yarn and pony beads, even the youngest kids can make fun jewelry and beaded items.
Lacing Table Toy
Greeting Card Lacing Toy
BECOME AN AUTHOR
A simple way to pass time on a long trip is to write your own books. Start out with a small, blank notebook or blank papers stapled together. You can start your own novel from scratch or make a travel diary about your experiences on your trip - include postcards from places to stop along the way. You can make an art book featuring your own drawings - why not draw pictures of the sites you see, t
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