A road trip can be an exciting adventure for both parents and toddlers. Planning fun and engaging activities for the little ones along the way can make the journey enjoyable for everyone. This guide outlines some helpful tips for organizing road trip activities for toddlers, ensuring that the adventure is enjoyable for the whole family.
Activities for Older Children
Older children, specifically aged 9 and 10, can handle a variety of activities that keep them entertained on the road. Here are some suggestions:
Books, Audiobooks, and Podcasts
- Books: Bring a wide range of books suitable for different reading levels, includingPicture books, chapter books, facts books, and graphic novels.
- Audiobooks: Download audiobooks that are suitable for children and listen to them during the trip. Libraries often have free audiobooks available through programs like Hoopla or Hoopla Kids.
Drawing and Activity Binders
- Binder content: Blank white paper, tracing paper, crossword puzzles, hidden pictures, and word searches.
- Drawing materials: Pencils, colored pencils, markers, and a cup for each child to hold their belongings.
###益智游戏
- Tray games: Provide a surface for children to contain and play with activity pieces, or use cookie sheets, wooden trays, or plastic lunch trays.
- Squigz: Suction cup builders that stick together and create something or stick to surfaces in the car without making a mess.
- Wax Sticks: Twisted蜡染纱绳棒，孩子们可以在座位上玩耍时使用。
###益智游戏
- Spot It Game: A quick and simple game that can be fun for the kids to play together or for the whole family as a group.
- 智力游戏旅途游戏: 孩子们可以带来小型旅行盒，里面有教育性、逻辑性的游戏，这些游戏专注于不同的问题解决挑战。
###玩具
- Mesh Squishy Ball: 一个感测玩具，适合所有年龄段的孩子。
- 3D拼图艺术玩具: 一个经典玩具，可以让孩子玩几个小时。
###益智游戏
- Sticker by Number: 一本有趣且可停止和开始的书籍。这些也可以用于较小的孩子。
- SmartGamesTravel Games: 一种旅行游戏的伟大选择，因为它们小巧便携，易于携带，并提供教育性的逻辑游戏来解决不同的解决问题挑战。
###感官玩具
- 伸缩面条和Pop Tubes: 简单但深受所有孩子喜爱的玩具。
- Melissa & Doug水特效活动垫: 这些是家中非常受欢迎的玩具。
###贴纸
- 一叠贴纸: 可以在孩子的活动夹页中粘贴几分钱一张的贴纸。
- 胶水棒和旧报纸或纸巾
###其他建议
- 干擦黑板：孩子们喜欢用记号笔在上面写东西。
- 字母书：对于有兴趣学习字母的孩子来说是一个很好的选择。
- 安全贴纸：在外出时为孩子们准备一些贴纸，他们喜欢剪开并装饰自己喜欢的图案。
Road Trip Survival Tips
- Keep activities neatly organized in a large bin or container near the child's car seat.
- Make sure to pack a few of each activity so that you can switch them out as needed.
- Include a few snacks and drinks in the car for those inevitable hangry moments.
By planning ahead and preparing a variety of activities, you can ensure that your toddler has a memorable and enjoyable road trip experience, creating lasting memories together.
