1. Have a Schedule. Set up a general schedule for watching dvd’s, playing handheld video games, listening to books on cd, resting, stopping to eat, playing games, etc. Instead of just doing whatever, have specific times when you will do things. It gives the kid something to look toward.
3. Pack an Activity Bag. In the bag have items for making on-the-road crafts and creations. A sheet of aluminum foil is fun for them to make a creation of their choice. Add some pipe cleaners. Paper sacks and markers are fun for making puppets. Then they have something to play with for a while. Dig through your drawers and pull out any activity pads, coloring books, etc., that have made their way to the bottom of the drawer and been forgotten. I read a cute idea of packing a lunch sack with a new dollar store toy, some stickers, paper, and a snack in the bottom .. a ‘grab bag’ of sorts. When boredom hits, give them a bag to play with the contents inside. I think this is what will contain the M&M’s.
Great ideas, thanks!!
great ideas…i’ll be using several of them on our vacation trip next week! thanks!
Awesome ideas!! We have to make a 17 hour drive when we move to Oklahoma in three weeks… I will DEFINITELY be using some of these ideas for my 2 year old! Unfortunately, I think my three month old won’t be too interested. DANGIT!
Yikes! That’s a long drive! I used to live in Oklahoma (Broken Arrow), great place! Good luck with the little ones 🙂
Micah .. where in Oklahoma? We live in Tulsa!
We use gallon size ziplock bags for trash. No spills, and no gum falling out! And they are at the ready if someone gets car sick!! Â I keep about 10 stashed in the map pockets behind the drivers seat at all times.