A car activity box
When travelling with kids its great to be prepared and organised. A car activity box has lots of great activities that will keep kids entertained for hours.
Name that tune
Are we there yet? Sound familiar? If the thought of a long car trip drives you batty, here is a great game to play with the whole family. Kids will love the excitement of trying to beat the others at guessing the song.
Where is your _____?
Keep your baby occupied during that long car trip with this great game. It will help to teach them their body parts and any other objects you have for them.
Name game
This is a great car game that children will find easy to play and they will have fun thinking of words that match each subject.
Sensory play smell game
Test their powers of smell with the Sensory play smell game. Its a great game to play in the car or as a teaser kids party game to get their minds active and engaged. Its also totally fun to play, so create a game with your family today!
Virtual hide and seek
Kids will love this game because its so fun to imagine hiding in places they normally would not hide in. Great game to keep the kids entertained while in the car.
Read a good picture book
A great way to pass the time for young children while travelling in the car is to read them a good picture book. Kids respond well to a good story and will love hearing your voice as the car drives along.
Bubbles
Do you dread those long car trips: Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Try blowing bubbles in the car on your next road trip. It will keep the kids entertained for hours on end.
Number plate bingo
Here's a simple game to save your sanity on a long journey. The more you make them think, the less they think to whinge!
I spy
I spy is a fun kids car game, and works fabulously as a bad-weather boredom buster. Keep the kids entertained and their minds active during long or short journeys with this timeless family fun.
Rhubarb
This car game will give children hours of fun and laughter as they ask questions and answer with the same answer to every question.
Box car game
Spark your toddlers imagination with some make-believe. Teach them this box car game and have them drive mum or dad to the shops, the picnic and all about town with a cool car all of their very own!
The silent game
Kids (and adults!) will love this great car game that can go on for a while as players see who can stay focused and quiet the longest.
Fingers out
Never worry about the kids getting bored in the car again. Simply have them play Fingers out and they will be kept busy with this fun guessing game.
Traveller’s alphabet
The best car games do not require any props. This kids version of Travellers Alphabet only requires some imagination and a good grasp of the alphabet.
Road trip scavenger hunt
This scavenger hunt is a fun way to keep the kids entertained on roadtrips as they look out for items as you travel along.
Thumb wrestling
How happy would the kids be if you said, Okay, you can wrestle in the back seat? But you can only use your thumbs, siblings love being competitive, even if it is just over who has the strongest thumb.
If I were in charge of the world
Do you need ideas for long car trips? This one here is great for the whole family as everyone can get involved and they will each have their own answers.
Animal, vegetable or mineral game
Travel games and activities for children of all ages will occupy them for hours. Children will love this game as it is fun to guess and interact with each other.
Guess what I am
Car trips will never be the same with this game of guess what I am. It will keep everyone entertained for hours as they try and guess what or who the person is.
My father owns a grocery store
Children will have fun with this car game that involves using their memory as well as being imaginative.
Telling a story, word by word
This is a great game to get everyone involved in. Young or old, everyone will bring something different. A great game to be played in the car which will keep all entertained for hours!
Licence Plate Game
Car trips will never be boring again with this entertaining and fun licence plate car game! Your kids will brush up their maths and memory skills as they pass the hours challenging each other to play again and again.
Cheese please
This is an old classroom game that can be adapted to play in the car on long trips. It is best played with a family of five.
Sound effects please
This game is great for the whole family as everyone can get involved and they will each have a different sound effect. A fantastic game to be played in the car which will keep everyone entertained for hours!
Initial answers
Long car trips can be torture. But its surprising how compliant kids are when you give them a game with simple rules. This game relies on a good vocabulary and some spelling prowess, so its ideal for older children.
Travel surprise bag
Travelling with kids is not for the faint-hearted. But a little bit of preparation can go a a long way. Have this Travel Surprise Bag ready for any time you may need your child to sit still - it works well for waiting rooms, train trips, or long car trips.
Say say oh playmate
This is a classic clapping tune that brings loads of fun and laughter to kids of all ages. A great game to be played at home or in the car on one of those long trips!
Spot the ___________
Going on a long car trip? This is a great game to keep everybody entertained for hours on end. Spot the_____ is a game that can be played by the whole family or just two of you.
Miss Lucy
Kids and adults alike will love playing this fun car game. Miss Lucy is a hand clapping game sure to keep everyone entertained as they clap their way to the destination!