Hobbies And Interests
Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
On the road to a destination, your kids will likely see many interesting things. To keep them occupied, provide them with a list you created beforehand, and have them check off items on the list as they see them. Includes things on your list that the kids actually have a chance of seeing; for instance, if you are driving through the desert, you wouldn't want to list "water," but rather, "cactus." Provide a prize for the child who checks off the most items on the list.
20 Questions
Another great game to play in the car to make the time go by faster is 20 Questions. In this game, one person thinks of an object, person or place while another player asks her questions that can only be answered with a "yes" or "no." For instance, a good first question to ask is, "Is it smaller than a car?" The person asking has a limit of 20 questions to figure out what the other person is thinking of, and has to guess at the end. Take turns playing this game with your kids until you reach your destination.
I Spy
In this classic game for road trips, one child spots something outside or inside the car, and keeps it a secret while others try to guess what it is by looking around and asking questions. Like the game 20 Questions, players can only ask "yes" or "no" questions. Choose items that will not disappear during the trip; for instance, do not choose a bird that can fly away or a type of car that won't be near for too much longer. Your kids will get a kick out of guessing, and will relish in their secret as you guess what they're spying.
Last Letter, First Letter
This addictive game is a simple one for kids learning how to spell. Pick a theme or subject, such as "animals" or "food." One person states a thing that fits with that theme. For example, if the theme is "animals," the person might state "zebra." The next person must then name an animal that begins with the last letter of the previous word---so in this case, "A". The group follows this pattern until you reach the destination.