Keeping the Kids Occupied
18th July 2018
If you’re planning a holiday with the kids this year, chances are you’ve got a long car journey ahead too!
Choruses of ‘are we there yet?’ ring from the back seats while you try to concentrate on navigating to your final destination as painlessly as possible.
In order to restore some order to your road trip, it’s a good idea to prepare lots of activities for the kids to keep them occupied so you can concentrate.
The Works in Garden Square has got plenty of ideas to help you along the way in this week’s blog.
Get Organised
As well as remembering to pack all the usual bits and bobs from your holiday checklist, don’t forget to put together a ‘road trip survival kit’.
Essentials include duvets and pillows, snacks, drinks and any activities you decide to bring along.
If you’re struggling for space in the car amongst all the suitcases, then why not store all these essentials into a smaller rucksack which you can hang from the back of the front seats?
Snack Time
It’s always a good idea to go for snacks that won’t leave your car covered in a sticky mess. Pack sandwiches that contain mess-free ingredients such as peanut butter or ham.
And don’t forget to put together some quick and easy snacks such as raisins or nuts that the kids can easily graze on.
If you’re travelling for a long time, make a pit stop at a local park along the way to enjoy your lunch (and it lets the kids run off some steam too!)
Boredom Busters
There are lots of games you can get the kids playing when they start to get restless. Some of these you can pack along with you and others you’ll need to prepare before you go.
Activities such as colouring books and puzzle books are great if you’re in a rush and they’ll keep your little ones entertained for hours – you can pick these up for as little as 50p in The Works.
If your child loves getting creative, there are plenty of craft kits you can take with you too.
But having the back seat filled with toys and books isn’t always practical, so games such as ‘count the cars’ are perfect for passing the time without making a mess.
Pick a really rare colour car, such as yellow, and get the kids to see who can spot five of them first.
If you’re going on a really long trip and want to avoid the inevitable ‘are we there yet?’ every couple of miles, then why not print a map showing your route and laminate it?
Use a dry wipe pen to mark your journey and then get the kids to follow the route, shouting out various towns and cities as you pass through them. And if all else fails, you can’t beat classic games such as ‘I Spy’ and ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’!
Find lots of inspiration for keeping the kids busy at The Works in Garden Square.
