Top 10 Travel Games for Kids
We know that traveling with kids is far from easy. In fact, getting from A to B with a car full of bored and restless children can result in the journey from hell!
But never fear, Family Nation is here to make your trip all the more manageable. We’ve laid out our top ten travel games to keep the little ones entertained so that you can always start your special holiday the way you hope to finish it: totally and utterly relaxed!
1. OMY – Pocket Games & Colouring Sets:
OMY Design & Play are well known for their creative toys that ignite the imagination and transport to faraway places: their Pocket Games & Colouring Sets are no exception! They’re ideal for traveling as they come in a pocket size box but on a 1m long roll of recycled paper that can be either torn off page by page or rolled back up into its handy storage box. Kids will love filling in all the fun activities with the multi-colour pencil provided. Plus, they come in a range of themes… so you really can keep them distracted for hours on end!
2. Wee Gallery – 32 Ways to Dress a… Drawing Books:
Sometimes the simplest things can be the most effective! These sweet drawing books from Wee Gallery are a brilliant way to grab their attention as they doodle outfit after outfit for their animal friends. There are four to choose from, and with their miniature size they’re easy to keep in your handbag (ready for when disaster strikes!).
3. Les Jouets Libres - Wooden BAD-gammon:
Based on the much-loved game of Backgammon, this funky remake by Les Jouets Libres is based on the classic tortoise and hare race. It’s great for traveling as it comes in a handy GOTS-certified bag that transforms into a practical playing board. This one’s great for siblings wishing the time away in the back of the car, but also to enjoy when at your destination.
4. Ocarina - Baby Kids MP3 player:
The Ocarina MP3 players puts the kids in charge! Its the first MP3 player with a built in loudspeaker especially designed for little ones, fitting small hands perfectly. You can pre-load it with up to 32 hours of music and audio books; plus, you can programme the volume so that you’re never shocked by a sudden deafening bursts of “Let it go” as you approach a particularly tumultuous section of traffic.
5. GG*&Kiki+ - Drawing Board:
Here’s a toy than can be enjoyed over and over again. The magic drawing board allows kids to create and recreate images using the magnetic pen and stamps included. It’s made out of FSC beechwood and finished with natural beeswax and non-toxic colours, so you can rest assured that it’s totally safe for them to play around with. With a four colour background, they’ll love letting their imagination run free as they draw the world as it passes by!
6. Make do - Ready to build kit:
Make do offer some of the best construction toys on the market for kids: they’re fantastic for encouraging independence and determination! The “Ready to build kits” are a perfect example for this, and ideal for long journeys when you want to keep them busy. The kits don’t require any scissors or glue and come with everything included: pre cut shapes, plastic “scrus”, stickers to decorate… you name it! Plus, there’s a bunch to choose from, including TRex, Lion, Racing Car and even a tasty Cupcake!
7. Cuntala - Hand-drawn Playing Cards:
Wouldn’t it be great if a game could not only entertain them, but teach a valuable life lesson as well? Well, luckily Cuntala Equal Opportunities Games have just the answer! Their gorgeous hand-drawn cards work to break down stereotypes and show the world in all its colourful diversity. Each card depicts either a character, a fun activity or an amusing object. The characters steer far away from the typical cliches are children so often find themselves faced with in games, with female builders, a girl with two dads and so much more to enlighten their life! Perfect for inventing fun stories in the backseat of the car or out on the beach!
8. Mitik - Creative Cut Out Robots:
Traveling by train? Do you have a nice flat surface for the kids to spread their many supplies across? Great! The Mitik Creative Cut Out Robots provide hours of fun to imaginative little artists. All you need is a pair of scissors and a glue stick and away they go! With 4 robot designs and 160 sheets of vibrant patterns, they can pick and mix their way through the many different options, helping to build not only their creativity but also co-ordination.
9. Londji - Big Ben and Paris Kaleidoscope:
We love this vintage style kaleidoscope decorated with the classic sights of Paris or London’s famous Big Ben! It’s a simple but brilliant gift, transforming the flashing sights around them into spellbinding patterns. And if you happen to be traveling to either capital, it’s excellent for building excitement about your ultimate destination!
10. Pirouette Cacahouete - “Which Master Which Animal” Memory Game:
We all remember the classic memory games where you have to reveal and match up pairs of images. This super fun version from Pirouette Cacahouete will be a huge hit with the kids as it matches animals up with their owner! They’ll love hunting for funny similarities between couples: plus, it’s sure to keep them enthralled for hours at a time!
