Books and games are classics for traveling and provide both solo and group opportunities to reduce hearing “are we there yet?”! Following is just a sampling of products to consider when packing up for your next family tropical escape.
Big Book of Things to Spot: For hours of entertainment, this book is great for kids of all ages, and adults, when traveling as it is engaging, fun and challenging. Complete with more than 4,000 animals, objects, and people to find in every setting imaginable, this activity book keeps kids entertained! ($12.99; www.hearthsong.com)The Tessy & Tab Reading Club: Quick, easy to read, and nicely illustrated themed stories, kids follow Tessy the duck and Tab the Kangaroo’s adventures that are not different from what they do themselves. Stories feature activities like flying kits, playing in the park, going grocery shopping or taking a trip on an airplane. The Tessy & Tab books are compact for traveling and are durable. (Ages 2-6; annual subscription is $48; can purchase personalized set of 4 back issues for $9.95; www.tessyandtab.com)
Vinyl Sticker Play Scene books: A different story every time, this
collection allows a child to create their own tale using the 50+ vinyl stickers. The stickers are a little hard to remove from its original packaging sheet for small hands, but once removed, a child can creatively create original stories in the zoo, with garden fairies, or room to play. (Ages 3+; $10.98; www.hearthsong.com)
Kids Travel: A Backseat Survival Kit: For a elementary aged-child, this is the perfect all-in-one kit to keep busy and entertained. The travel set contains a full-color book of car-appropriate activities, plus a 100-page game pad and a pouch full of everything kids need. (Ages 6+; $19.95; www.scholastic.com)Scene It? Travel and To Go Editions: This popular adult interactive game is also available in travel and kids’ versions using magnetic tokens and on-screen dice so they can be played on the go. Scene It? games for all ages are fun, and they keep the kids’ brains engaged too! The travel versions should be a permanent feature in all vehicles for any road trips or to be used when flying. (Ages 8+; $19.99; www.screenlifegames.com)
The Klutz Book of Board Games: Compact and containing 15 different game boards, this game collection is all you need for interactive hours of fun. The game pieces are stored in a compartment attached to the book, further contributing to its traveling ease. These games might be best to play though when waiting in the airport or if you during the evenings before bed or rainy days. (Ages 7+; $24.95; www.scholastic.com)
Connect Four Travel Edition: A favorite classic game now allows kids to play Connect Four now with the travel edition, complete with a zip-up case and checker grid. A foam storage case keeps checkers secure during travels. (Ages 7+; $14.99; www.eToys.com)
Battleship Travel Edition: Yet, another classic game for all ages is available in a travel version. “You sunk my battleship” is a phrase that results in delight when playing the naval combat game of Battleship. Featuring a zip-up case with ocean and target grids, plus convenient storage compartments, the pegs and ships remain secure. (Ages 7+; $14.99; www.eToys.com)
ZENBENDERS®: Growing up with slide puzzles, Zenbenders is a new
twist on the entertaining and challenging activity. These are easy to keep in a backpack or purse to ensure you are never without a challenge. Just select a challenge card and flip and slide the special ZenBender dice to recreate the pattern. There are four different levels of difficulty, different themes and 48 different patterns. (Ages 8+; $9.99; www.otb-games.com)
ROCK!™: An easy to travel with version on the popular hand game, this two player card game adds a challenging speed element and provides some quick entertainment when waiting in lines, at the airport or for a quick distraction! (Ages 7+; $9.99; www.otb-games.com)Namits: A new thinking game great for travel is Namits which includes 165 word games you can play with the 20 double-sided laminated cards that are conveniently attached on a ring (preventing 20 card pick up). Smaller than a credit card, some cards contain the phrase “Name things that are…”, “Name different types of”, and “Name things that…” and you turn the card over to reveal your child’s quest. For example, “Name things that are pointed” or “Name different types of vegetables”. (Ages 4+; $7.98; www.hearthsong.com)
What are some of your favorite travel books and games for kids?
3 comments:
Uno has always been one of my favorite games to play while traveling.
My boys love to play the Rush Hour game which comes with a travel pouch. It has challenges with different skill levels for the entire family. I'm looking forward to checking out some of the games you have recommended.
Just wanted to mention a product for air travel, the Trayblecloth. It's a tray cover that slips over the airplane tray table. It has pockets for writing utensils and books, and basically allows the tray table to function as a dry erase board. It comes with dry erase markers and you can download a variety of free,colorful games off the website. The Trayblecloth keeps kids happy and occupied for long stretches of time! Check out the video, the press it's gotten, and the free downloadable games at www.lovetotravelproducts.com
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