ARE WE THERE YET ?
Parents travelling on a car journey with younger children will be only too familiar with this universal mantra.
Here are some ideas to ensure your little ones stay entertained while the miles fly past;-
1) One of the challenges and joys of having young children is that they notice everything! Why not use that to your advantage, make the scenery part of the fun and get the family interaction started from the minute the journey begins?
The Road Trip Activity Journal from Not on the High Street is packed with fun activities such as Travel Bingo and Secret Agent Code Making, designed to entertain the whole family whilst out and about.
road trip activity journal by doodlebugz | notonthehighstreet.com
2) Number Plate Games
There are lots of ways to play games with number plates. You could spot the letters of the alphabet from A to Z. This is ideal for little ones learning their alphabet. You can also make
this into a team game, dividing the passengers into two teams, one working from A to Z and the other from Z back through to A. The winner is the team that completes the task first – and believe us – it can get pretty competitive!
3) Travel Spirograph
A classic toy with a twist that is designed to go with your kids everywhere they go. It is one of the best travel companions that could be used in place of electronics.
SPIROGRAPH - Spirograph Travel Set | Selfridges.com
4) Electronics are worth saving until the last stage of the journey when kids are tired and all the “fun stuff” has been exhausted. The X-TRONS HD106P is one of the best car DVD players around.
XTRONS® 2x 10.1 Inch HD Digital Screen Twins Car: Amazon.co.uk: Amazon.co.uk:
5) The Nintendo 3DS XL Handheld Console with its improved design and added features takes mobile gaming and entertainment to a new level.
So there you have it – our guide to ensuring your journey is as fun and painless as possible!