Quick Car Game #4 A Game of Numbers I’m thinking of a number that comes between 2 and 4. What is it? or I’m thinking of a number that comes after 3. What is it? or I’m thinking of a number that comes before 7. What is it? or I’m thinking of two numbers that …
Quick Car Game #3 I’m thinking of a __________. What goes with it? For example: I’m thinking of a garbage truck. What goes with it? (garbage, trash can, etc.) I’m thinking of a flower. What goes with it? (vase, bumble bee, water) I’m thinking of a soccer ball. What goes with it? (goal, player, field)
Quick Car Game #2 If you could be a __________, which one would you be? For example: If you could be a super hero, which one would you be? If you could be an animal, which one would you be? If you could be a color, which one would you be? If you could be …
I’ll do anything to keep everyone happy when we are stuck in traffic or in the car right before nap time. So we have started playing different games in the car. This week I will feature simple games to try with your toddler or preschooler to keep them happy, thinking, and learning in the car. Quick …
Sometimes B gets really antsy in the car which makes the ride not so fun for anyone and sometimes I’m racing home, trying to keep him awake, so he doesn’t fall asleep in the car (which erases any chance of a nap). Then, B made up this really fun impromptu car game which I’m assuming …
I bought these puzzle cards a long time ago from the dollar store, but whenever we got them out to work with them it is too overwhelming (there are so many cards and each card has a picture on the front and back). Instead, I made this Puzzle on the Go (with just a few …
This activity works for me for a long car ride or a long wait. Use a piece of sand paper (8 1/2 X 11) and yarn (different lengths) to create different designs/pictures on the sandpaper. The yarn sticks to the sandpaper, but you do have to press it down. I cut the yarn in …
Making reusable activity pages is great for traveling or waiting at a restaurant! Toddlers and preschoolers will love using the dry erase markers and erasing their marks to try again. Materials: Dry Erase Markers, Contact Paper, Paper or Cardstock Simply cover a piece of paper, cardstock, or coloring book page with a piece of …
Going out to dinner is such a treat, but it can sometimes seem overwhelming bringing a toddler along. They aren’t as patient, can’t sit as long, and require a lot of attention during the meal. My tip for you is to have tricks in your pocket (purse). Below are several car and restaurant activities that …