Road trips are a great way to get the family together and make some fun memories. Whether you’re exploring or heading to visit family, don’t get stuck with cranky kids in the car. There are tons of options for high-tech ways to entertain kids, but sometimes we might want some low-tech options. Here are some technology-free ways to keep the kids busy during a family road trip.
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Print Books and Audiobooks
If your kids are older, encourage them to bring some books along for the ride. This is a great time to catch up on reading for school or get into an exciting novel. For those who tend to get car sick when trying to read print books, audiobooks are a great option. Audiobooks can also be fun because they get the whole family involved in the story. Stop at your local library to stock up before the trip or download some audiobooks to your smartphone.
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Metal Baking Pan and Magnets
Little ones who enjoy more tactile activities will love a simple toy like a metal baking sheet and some magnets. Be careful which magnets you choose so that you avoid any choking hazards. Bring magnets like letters and numbers that they can use to learn. Older siblings can even play along with younger ones for fun and learning for everyone. Some games like tick-tack-toe also come in a magnetic version.
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Verbal Car Games
Everyone remembers those car games you and your family used to play during road trips like “I Spy” and “Twenty Questions.” Why not bring those back? The alphabet game is another great one where each person in the car tries to get through the whole alphabet by finding letters on road signs and license plates. The first one to z wins. There are lots of online lists of road trip games if you can’t think of any.
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Travel-Sized Games
Most department stores have a travel game section full of affordable games that are perfect for road trip fun. Get everyone laughing with some travel tablets of Mad Libs. Many board games come in travel-friendly magnetic versions. Bring along games like checkers, chess, Blokus and more, which are all available in travel size. Rubik’s cubes are also great for entertaining older kids.
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Window Clings and Stickers
Another fun option for kids of all ages is window clings. You can find these in tons of different varieties. Get some clings in different shapes or characters that your kids like. You can find alphabet and number clings as well. Stickers will also keep little ones entertained for longer than you might think. You may end up needing to peel things off your car windows, but at least the kids will give you a peaceful ride. Keep in mind that stickers and window clings can be choking hazards to really little ones.
There are many ways to keep your kids well-entertained during a road trip without using technology. Stop by Bommarito Mazda West County to find a family-friendly vehicle that will keep them safe and comfortable as well. Our great selection of new Mazda models offers plenty of great options for your lifestyle.
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