{"id":1576325,"date":"2019-07-10T17:17:19","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T21:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1576325"},"modified":"2019-07-10T21:39:35","modified_gmt":"2019-07-11T01:39:35","slug":"five-ways-to-entertain-and-engage-kids-on-road-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/five-ways-to-entertain-and-engage-kids-on-road-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ways to Entertain and Engage Kids on Road Trips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is synonymous with road trips \u2013 creating special memories that last a lifetime. Road trips provide an opportunity for families to spend time together, explore and discover new things. But, these long drives can be difficult for young kids, leaving many parents wondering how to keep their kids engaged and entertained, to avoid hearing \u201care we there yet\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m bored\u201d on repeat from the back seat.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Caleb Whiting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Keep your kids busy with these 5 fun road trip activities that are guaranteed to not only keep kids entertained but also promote learning and skills development.<\/p>\n

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  1. Car Games<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Many of us have fond memories of playing car games with our parents \u2013 and this old school activity remains a top way to amuse kids on long (or even short) drives. This is because kids love games! Two of my favourites are Eye Spy<\/strong> and Guess The Animal<\/strong>. Not only do they offer a simple and fun way to pass the time, they also improve listening and focusing skills\u2013and these two critical attributes will help kids thrive at school and beyond.<\/p>\n

    For kids 5 and up, compact travel games such as On The Go Bingo, Tic Tac Toe, Checkers and Snakes and Ladders are a must for your road trip survival arsenal. The Purple Cow<\/a> also makes engaging magnetic games that are ideal for travel. Games like this that involve either rules or challenges encourages the development of analytical and strategic thought development.<\/p>\n

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    1. Activity Books<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      I buy these in bulk!! There are so many amazing activities books created specifically for different ages and skill levels. They offer everything from colouring, art, mazes, search and find, games, literacy and numeracy.\u00a0 You can find them in a range of themes\/characters so you can be sure to find options your child will love.<\/p>\n

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      Activity books promotes creativity and focus and teach kids how to pay attention to detail. Having to use pencils or crayons also helps children develop their fine motor skills (practicing the pincer grasp!)\u00a0 I suggest getting a clip board of a travel desk for the car so your little has a hard surface to work on.\u00a0 Some of my favourite activity books are:<\/p>\n