Spring Break Vacation is almost
here! Many families will be hitting the
road for recreation and leisure. As I discussed in my blog article, “Road Trip with Kids—‘Oh, No!’ or ‘I’ve Got this’” on March 13, 2016, Traveling with
children can be a challenge.
Many parents fall into the trap of lulling their children into silence by playing an endless cycle of videos in the car. I’m not saying that videos should never be used, but there are so many other things that can be used for entertainment and promote learning at the same time.
Pack Good Travel Toys
Many parents fall into the trap of lulling their children into silence by playing an endless cycle of videos in the car. I’m not saying that videos should never be used, but there are so many other things that can be used for entertainment and promote learning at the same time.
I highly recommend our Travel Toys Surprise Packs for Girls and Vacation Toys Travel Surprise Pack for Boys.
Each package contains 8 wrapped toys or activities appropriate for play in a vehicle. I personally have used these with my children and found them to be invaluable! Each child was allowed to choose and open one gift every hour of the trip. They loved opening the surprise gift and then playing with it for the next hour. I added a few extras to the Travel Package, like a juice box, animal crackers or package of gum, to stave off hunger and add variety. I LOVE the fact that the Vacation Surprise Packages are pre-wrapped! All the work is done! (And who needs more work preparing for Vacation?!?) The package comes ready to throw in the car! Mom Scores! Kids are Happy! Kids are Learning and Playing!
Each package contains 8 wrapped toys or activities appropriate for play in a vehicle. I personally have used these with my children and found them to be invaluable! Each child was allowed to choose and open one gift every hour of the trip. They loved opening the surprise gift and then playing with it for the next hour. I added a few extras to the Travel Package, like a juice box, animal crackers or package of gum, to stave off hunger and add variety. I LOVE the fact that the Vacation Surprise Packages are pre-wrapped! All the work is done! (And who needs more work preparing for Vacation?!?) The package comes ready to throw in the car! Mom Scores! Kids are Happy! Kids are Learning and Playing!
Another of our great Travel Toys is our line of Read Along Books.
These are wonderful Reading Tools for Kids that educate and entertain. Children follow along word for word in each book to familiar stories as they are narrated and accompanied by sound effects and songs. Your child is prompted to turn the page at the sound of the Chime. These are Great Language Toys that stimulate an interest in reading for young children and improve the reading skills of older children. They are a phenomenal way to encourage a love for books and reading!
We also offer an affordable, portable CD Player and volume-limiting headphones specifically designed for children.
Stop Frequently and Encourage Physical Activity
Some suggestions are:
- Stop at a rest area or travel plaza and designate a running or walking course around picnic tables or other obstacles; add a competitive challenge by timing each child using the stop watch on your smart phone.
- Play a quick game of Leap Frog.
- Enjoy 5 minutes of Frisbee Fun.
- Set up a "goal" between two objects and let everyone kick a playground ball to score points.
Have a Great Spring Break! Please comment and leave tips on how YOU make
vacations special for your children!
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