If you have a long road trip coming up, you’re probably wondering how you’re going to entertain your young kids for such a long car ride! Don’t worry, today we have 20 road trip activities for toddlers that are a great way to pass time.
Best Road Trip Activities For Little Kids
If you’re looking for a fun activity to keep your younger kids entertained on your next road trip, we’ve got you covered!
Although a road trip bingo is a great idea for older kids, young children get bored of it quickly – plus, sometimes we all need a little bit of quiet time, especially during a long drive.
That’s why we put together this list of car activities for toddlers (some are good for the whole family too) that guarantee a great time, whether it’s a long trip or a short one.
Enjoy these great road trip activities!
1. Free Printable Sewing Cards for Kids – Summer-Inspired Theme
Sewing cards are an excellent activity for developing fine motor skills and are perfect for family holidays and road trips.
2. {Felt Flower} Button Snake
Teach your child how to put a button through a button-hole with this adorable, no-sew, felt flower button snake! This activity can be done during long car rides.
3. DIY Travel Coloring Case
If your kids love to color, you need these little DIY travel coloring cases! All you need is a pack of post-it notes, some crayons, and a first aid to go case. From Family Fresh Meals.
4. Rainbow: Magnetic DIY Travel Tangram Puzzles
These magnetic DIY travel tangram puzzles take a bit of planning, but once it’s done, it’s one of the best travel toys you can bring anywhere, anytime! From Delia Creates.
5. Magnetic Puzzles
Do you need some fun stuff for your travel trays? Try a magnetic puzzle with simple puzzles from the Dollar Store and a magnetic tape roll! From My Kind of Makeover.
6. Clothespin Color Matching
This clothespin color matching game from Life in the Unknown is so much fun and, most importantly, perfect for practicing color recognition skills.
7. No Sew Felt Fish
Making these little fishies take about 10 minutes and all you need is some felt, some washers, and a hot glue gun. Enjoy your durable game for years! From Unsolicited Advice.
8. Busy Bag Idea: “Pom Pom Stuff It In”
Get a small plastic tub with a hole cut in to push pom poms through, and you’ll see how much fun your baby or toddler has stuffing these in! From Money Saving Mom.
9. Simple Matching Sticker Game
We love a simple game that can be done with objects we already have at hand, like this simple matching sticker game from Tinkerlab. This game is also perfect for matching object skills!
10. DIY Travel Size Felt Board
There are so many things kids can make with this felt board, and the best part is that you can take it anywhere since it’s the perfect size for a road trip activity. From Small + Friendly.
11. Teaching Kids The Ten Commandments | Printable Memory Game
This printable memory game is one of the best ways to teach the 10 Commandments, and it’s super easy to use. Take it anywhere with you, and let the learning commence! From Arrows & Applesauce.
12. 7 Days Of Creation | PRINTABLE Matching Game
Here’s another fun matching game perfect for family road trips, especially for little kids who cannot read yet. So much fun + easy to set up! From Arrows & Applesauce.
13. Printable Toy Car Road Map
If you’ve already got coloring books packed and don’t know how else to use a car seat tray, then you can print this toy car road map from Between 3 Sisters. Perfect for kids of all ages!
14. Road Trip Toys for Kids
Here you will find 8 fun road trip toys to keep kids busy while on a long road trip. Perfect for kids to play, build, draw, and create in the comfort of their car seats! From Happy Toddler Playtime.
15. Portable LEGO Kit {LEGO Busy Box}
Follow the easy instructions to create your own Lego busy box for kids that really love their Lego! Perfect for quiet time, keeping everyone happy. From The Gingerbread House.
16. EASY Portable Activity Kit for Road Trips
These binders are full of simple activities that are perfect for solo kids wherever they are and will keep them busy for hours no matter how long the car trip is! From Mama Papa Bubba.
17. Awesome Alphabet Road Trip I Spy Printable
I Spy games are similar to a scavenger hunt, but this one is different as it’s made to learn and practice the ABC’s. From Sunny Day Family.
18. Cereal Box to Foldable Doll’s House DIY (perfect take along house)
Use a cereal box to make a foldable pop up dolls house that you can collapse, fold away and take along with you. From Red Ted Art.
19. DIY I Spy Bag
This cute little I spy bag is way more engaging than you might think, and it’s a super simple do-it-yourself toy. From Handmade In The Heartland.
20. Road Trip Drawing Prompts – Free Printables.
These road trip drawing prompts are perfect for keeping the kids busy in the car, but the best part is that they spark the imagination and promote free thinking and creativity. From Picklebums.
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Did you enjoy our road trip activities for toddlers?