Engaging road trip ideas while traveling with kids! I’ve got you hooked up with traveling with kids tips, games, activities, snacks, as well as arming you with must-have organizing ideas. Whether you’re traveling by car, boat, or plane you’ll be able to use these road trip tips for almost any age of kiddo.
Traveling with Kids Tips
Whether you are traveling by plane, train, or automobile, there are some things parents can do to make the journey more enjoyable for everyone, especially kids! Let’s explore these traveling with kids tips to learn more.
1. Road Trip Pillow Case ~ These road trip pillow cases are FAB-U-LOUS! They have a pocket for coloring books and other toys as well as a handle for easy carrying for toddlers. Download the directions to make your own.
2. Phone Number Necklace ~ These necklaces are a great way to have your name and phone number on your kids (especially toddlers) at all times. It can be tucked inside their shirt, and if something happens to them, they can find someone that works at the airport or destination, usually dressed in a uniform or behind a desk, and show them their necklace.
Road Trip Ideas
Before you pack up the car and head out on the road, whether it’s a weekend trip or a cross-country adventure, we’ve got advice on how to stay healthy on the road with the kiddos. Here are ideas for long drives with kids.
3. Road Trip Binder for Kids ~ Each binder has a map of the US that kids can check out and follow along. The front of each binder has the trip mapped out for them as well. They can follow along with little post-it flags.
4. Magnetic Silly Faces ~ This fun personalized magnetic silly face will keep kids and even toddlers entertained in the car on a safe travel this summer or at home during every day play.
5. Car Pulley System ~ This Car Pulley System is the perfect way to pass back snacks and travel activities for kids. It’s a great practical way to make sure your toddler isn’t bored or fussy on a long ride.
6. Travel Timeline ~ Let your children visualize your trip with this simple and fun timeline craft. Have your children draw pictures that represent each city or state that you will be traveling past. All you will need to pack in the car to make your own time line need is string, a hole punch, makers and paper clips. So creative and practical!
Road Trip Snack Ideas
Need some ideas for a road trip or a family adventure? We’ve got some practical snacks that are tasty and healthy and will help keep you going on the go while having a fun and safe travel.
7. Travel Treats & Activity ~ Package some snacks (with individual trash bags) and a little activity for them to do. Some ideas for the container can be a capri sun, fruit mentos, bag of chips, cheese & crackers, color wonder activity and a gallon sized ziplock for their trash.
8. Road Trip Apple Pies ~ Recipe for individual apple pies and a tutorial on how to wrap them so they are easily transported and eaten on the road, even while driving. This definitely beats crackers and fruit snacks!
9. Food Travel Kit ~ Using a tackle box, raid the kitchen and assemble this snack kit before your next road trip. It will turn a simple snack into entertaining fun safe travel!
10. Car Snacks ~ Try these 3 healthy snack ideas that are easy to make! You won’t have to make a special trip to the store for containers or ingredients.
Road Trip Games
Road trip games can make traveling with kids more enjoyable for adults and kids alike. Find out what fun games to play and what type of games work best on the road.
11. Road Trip Bingo ~ Keep the little ones entertained with these free printable travel bingo cards. They simply look for things around them, like road signs, trees, gas pumps, etc.
12. Reading and Writing on the Road ~ Print these free printable games on cardstock and laminate and keep in the glove box. That way, whether you are on a long road trip or just running errands around town, you will have something on hand to keep the kids from getting bored in the car.
13. DVD Coloring Case ~ Not only is this DVD coloring case a great way to recycle, but also an updated version of a crayon roll complete with paper storage. Have a safe travel!
14. DIY Travel Games ~ Save money and make your own travel games. You can copy/paste your favorite board games from google. Laminate them and use magnets for game pieces. A cookie sheet is a perfect lap desk to play the games on. All of the game boards and pieces quickly store on a cookie sheet and fit in the back of the seat.
Road Trips with Kids Tips
Summertime is a great time for road trips. Here are some tips to make a car trip with kids a safe travel, more fun and more productive for everyone.
15. Vacation Trip Tracker ~ This trip tracker is perfect for your “are we there yets?”. Cut out state shapes with felt and add a toy car with velcro to each state. When you travel through each state the toy car moves to the state and the kids get a brown bag prize.
16. Travel Organizer ~ A canvas shoe bag is a great way to compartmentalize your kids’ stuff, giving them options and choices to keep your summer travels entertaining. Add their favorite stuffed animals, small books, maybe even a new toy, game, or snack.
17. Packing Tip ~ Here’s a practical hack you can do when you pack your kid’s stuff. Using a ziplock bag, package up one outfit for each day, including undies and hair accessory. When you reach your destination your child can easily choose what they want to wear for that day.
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We are getting ready to drive cross country (Illinois-California). These tips will help a lot! Thank you for sharing!
What a great round up of travel tips! The pillows remind me of these trays my mom made for us when we were little and went on road trips. My oldest is just 2.5, so we haven’t started road tripping yet, but I did recently fly cross country solo with him and his baby brother. Busy bags and proper snacks were a must! http://jennifischer.blogspot.com/2012/05/planes-trains-automobiles-busy-bags.html
I am about take a 3 day road trip from Florida to Colorado with my 6 year old daughter. These are PERFECT ideas! thank you!
Oh my word! I’m sharing this with my MOPS Area 26 (North & South Carolina MOPS groups!) moms. I know there is SOMEONE who can use this information.
Love the ideas here! We’re driving from Iowa to California in a few weeks with our three boys, ages 1, 3, and 5. I’ll be using some of these tips. Thanks!