Travel Take Along Ideas
We live in a fairly small town. So we often find that we need to drive out of town to do our shopping. Often it is just to the next town which is only 20-30 minutes away. But sometimes we find ourselves stuck in the car for an hour or more at a time to find what we need. The long car trips do not always go over so well with my two. I bring along my knitting or a good book for myself to enjoy, but for my kids I need to be proactive in planning fun for them to get through the car rides whine free.
Here is the list of things that go in my travel bag.
- Blank paper and crayons/markers
- 1 or 2 books to read
- A magnetic puzzle toy (right now we have magnetic travel bingo and they love it)
- Imaginative toys (puppets, figurines, etc…)
- Music that I know they love
- And for me Carschooling: Over 350 Entertaining Games & Activities to Turn Travel Time into Learning Time
Of course trips are probably much easier since we have a travel tray. It is a sturdy yet saf tray that kids can use on their laps for writing, playing, or whatver they want. Easy to clean and easy to store. I absolutely love having it!
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October 24th, 2007 at 7:43 am
You are such The Good Mom. Personally, I threaten to tie them to the roof rack, but, hey, that’s me.
October 24th, 2007 at 8:32 am
Good idea–I never remember to bring toys, etc. along when I’m just running errands, but often our errands take us an hour away! I love driving when my husband is with us–he drives and I finally get to read a book!
October 24th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
I posted on this same topic for WFMW quite some time ago. Perhaps you will find a few additional items that might help you out. I can so relate to the task of trying to keep kids entertained on long car trips. http://www.northofthe49.com/blog/?p=93
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