15 On-The Go Activities For Kids (part 1)

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Travel takes us to a multitude of new and exciting places. However, the worst part of traveling can sometimes be the actual traveling part! In part one of our two-part series, we will suggest some fun games and activities to play with your child to make the experience of driving, flying and more an enjoyable one!

1. License plate
   During a car ride, or little ones who are just learning how to read, a game of license plate is a fun way to both practice reading skills and counting skills! Start by choosing a number of license plates, and then choose a state! For example, say, “Find three license plates from Florida.”
2. I-Spy
   This game is simple! Passengers can identify something they see outside of a window, and describe it by saying something like “I spy with my little eye something that is green”. Those playing will then guess by saying things like “Is it a tree? Another car?” Once the object is identified, someone else can take a turn. This is a great way for children to learn about different shapes, object and colors!
3. One word story You can play this with as few or as many people as you like! Each person participating can choose a word, and one by one the words will come together to form a story! Here is an example:
   P1: Once
   P2: Upon
   P3: A
   P4: Time
   And soon, a story will form. This is a great way for children to practice social emotional learning and creativity!
4. Karaoke
   Another great activity for car rides! Choose tracks off of YouTube to play out loud in the car and let your little ones express their singing abilities.
5. Audiobooks
   Audiobooks are a great way to experience a story as a family. Either play them out loud during a car ride, or listen via headphones from a tablet or smartphone during a plane, train or bus ride. If your child has a favorite book they read during their online Montessori preschool classes, that’s even better!
6. Coloring pages/books
   Coloring pages are utilized in many Montessori preschool classes, and are most likely a familiar and fun way for your child to pass the time! Finding a coloring activity book can also provide fun additional activities like mazes and puzzles. This will help with fine motor skills and learning colors.
7. Wiki Sticks
   Wicki Sticks are a common find in many Montessor preschool settings, so again, they will be a familiar item for your child! Wicki sticks are inexpensive and come in packs with activity booklets included, providing endless ways to explore their creativity! Again, an excellent fine-motor-skill exercise.

Want more ideas? Read our continued article for even more travel activities!

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