You simply need 2 players, some paper and a pencil (but 2 might ease things up). Mix it up with silly songs too, like “The Wheels on the Bus”. To up the challenge with older kids, try naming the song and artist. Once on the road, play a few seconds of each song, the passenger then pauses it while everyone tries to be the 1 st to guess the song. Name That Tuneīefore you leave the house, create a playlist on a digital device with songs everyone knows. For instance, if you start out with 'towel,' your child needs to come up with a word that starts with the letter 'L'.No repeating words! Add an extra twist by deciding on a theme before you begin, perhaps animals or countries (this game might not suit preschoolers). The next player's word must start with the last letter of the previous player's word. You might want someone to record the fun on their smart phone, so you can all relive the tale when you arrive at your destination. Add fun twists to the plot as you take turns crafting your own tale. Take turns creating a story together! The youngest person starts with the 1 st sentence, followed by the next youngest adding the next sentence, and so on. The game continues until someone guesses correctly. After each answer, the questioner gets one guess. Everyone else takes turns asking one question that can be answered with a simple yes or no. The 1 st player thinks of a person, place or thing. Or, see who will be the 1 st to spot a given number of different car models. The person that spots different licence plates from the most Canadian provinces and territories or USA states wins. (Alternatively, try and do the same thing with numbers.) 4. The 1 st person to get through the alphabet, in order, wins. Have everyone look for each letter of the alphabet using the road signs, licence plates and billboards that pass by. The winner is the one who can recite the most items in alphabetical order. The second player repeats the line with the first item, then adds a word beginning with the letter 'B'. I’m Going on a PicnicĪnother classic! The 1 st person says “I’m going on a picnic, and I’m bringing…” followed by an item that begins with the letter 'A', like anchovies. The 1 st one to correctly guess is the next to take a turn. Need a refresher? One person spots something inside or outside the car and repeats the line along with a clue, such as “I spy with my little eye, something that is blue.” Everyone else takes turns trying to guess the mystery item. A road trip classic, “I Spy with My Little Eye” is perfect for young children.

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