Car rides can be tough on littles, so the following activities are here to help for 1, 2, 3, and 4+ year olds – Skim to find what’s right for you. Here’s a list of engaging activities for toddlers to do in a car or on a road trip:
1) Coloring Books and Crayons: Bring along some coloring books and a set of washable crayons. Your toddler can unleash their creativity while you’re on the go.
2) Interactive Story Books: Invest in some interactive storybooks with buttons that make sounds or play music when pressed. They’re perfect for keeping little ones entertained.
3) Yoto Player: This storytelling speaker has tons of story options and is a great alternative to screen time – Oro loves hers’
4) Travel Games: Pack some age appropriate, travel-sized board games or magnetic games that your toddler can play on a lap tray.
5) Snack Pack: Create a snack pack filled with your toddler’s favorite munchies to keep hunger at bay and minds occupied during the trip.
6) Sticker Books: Sticker books are a hit with toddlers! Let them decorate scenes or create their own stories with stickers.
7) Busy Bags and Boards: Prepare some busy bags filled with quiet activities like lacing cards, sorting games, or puzzles. Pre-made boards are great, too!
8) Sing-Along Songs: Create a playlist of your toddler’s favorite songs and have a sing-along session in the car.
9) I Spy: Play a game of “I Spy” where your toddler can spot objects outside the window or inside the car.
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10) DIY or Readymade Sensory Bottles: Make sensory bottles filled with glitter, beads, or rice for your toddler to shake and explore.
11) Pipe Cleaner Creations: Bring along some colorful pipe cleaners for your toddler to bend and twist into shapes.
12) Water Wow Books: Water Wow books are mess-free painting books where toddlers can “paint” with water and watch colors appear.
13) Finger Puppets: Finger puppets are perfect for imaginative play in the car. Create stories and characters together!
14) Flashcards: Flashcards with letters, numbers, or animals are educational and entertaining for toddlers.
15) Travel Journal/Sketchpad: Encourage your toddler to document the trip with a travel journal, sketchpad, or MagnaDoodle.
