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Yahtzee to Go Travel Game
Great game for children ages 8 and up. All the game pieces fit in the plastic shaker which has a screw top. This is a fun game that has been around for awhile. It will certainly keep kids entertained for hours.


 
 


Scavenger Hunt for Kids Travel Game
This game challenges kids to find different objects that they would find along the road as they travel. All senses are engaged as they have to listen for things, feel them and smell them. Great for kids 7 years old and up.


 


Melissa & Doug Travel Hangman
Who doesn’t like hangman? Well this travel version utilizes pieces that flip that won’t get lost. Not only will it keep kids entertained, it encourages them to spell words and actually think! Kids from age six and older will love it. 
 


Melissa & Doug License Plate Game
Now here is a game that is perfect for a road trip. The License Plate Game gives kids something to search for along the way but also helps them learn the states as they attach the license plates to the appropriate states. Perfect for kids 5-8 years of age.


 


Bendaroos 500 Piece Mega Kit
This phenomenon was popular last year and even though it amounts to waxed string, kids love it. While it does have 500 pieces it is pretty self contained and keeps young children entertained. Provides a great creative outlet for kids from 3 years old and up.

 


The Everything Kids’ Travel Activity Book
This book contains “games to play, songs to sing and fun stuff to do.” The publishers of this book guarantee that your kids will be kept busy for the entire trip. Best for kids 9-12.

 

 


Under the Sea Lacing Cards
Here’s a fun craft that will keep kids 3 years old and up occupied as well as build their small motor skills. Kids learn how to thread beautifully illustrated cards with multi-color laces. It is easy to do and a great way to keep them occupied on road trips.
 


Faber-Castell Do Art Travel Easel
This is perfect for the artist in the family. The Travel Easel is from the Faber-Castell company, which sells quality art supplies. The set contains markers, crayons, colored pencils, a chalkboard and white board all easily stored when not in use.
 


Citiwell National Geographic Kids Binoculars
These quality kids’ binoculars would be great along a road trip as well as at the destination. They are compact and built for the wear and tear kids usually put their toys through. There is a breakaway strap and a carrying pouch. Kids will love them.

 


Aquadoodle Travel Doodle 2010
Aquadoodle is a great way for kids to color without broken crayons and paint without a big mess. You fill the doodle pen with water and use the doodle mats that are included in the set. This is a great way to keep kids 3 years old and up occupied.
 


Colorforms Fun Pockets Superwhy
Baby boomers will remember colorforms and be happy to introduce their kids to them. They are perfect for kids especially as they travel. The colorforms stick on the play boards and just as easily lift off making them versatile and mess-free.


 


Travel Guess Who Game
This game is extremely travel friendly and kids 6 years old and up will be entertained for hours. The game itself is self-contained and easy and quick to set up.

 

 



LeapFrog Text and Learn
The LeapFrog Text and Learn is a pocket-sized travel game that helps your little one learn while pretending to text like Mom and Dad. Text messages are sent and received from a puppy named Scout. This game features three learning modes that help your child learn letter names and sounds while the QWERTY keyboard will help them memorize the position of the letters on a keyboard.



 



Moody Bear Travel Bag
The Moody Bear Travel Bag is a great option for helping your little one use her imagination while on the road. The house opens to a bedroom scene, and your child can make believe different scenarios by changing Moody Bear’s face and clothing. It’s a great discussion-starter for kids ages three to six.

 




Find It Games Zoo Version
Playing a game of “I Spy” can get a little boring after a few hours on the road, but the Find It games are a great alternative. This Find It Zoo Version will have kids and parents looking for animal-related items contained inside the cylinder filled with beads. Comes with a pad for keeping track of found treasures. Recommended for ages five and up.
 

 



Lauri Toys Toddler Tote
The Lauri Toys Toddler Tote is packed full of goodies to keep your preschooler busy while traveling. The washable crepe rubber pieces help to teach your little one color and shape recognition, while the pegs and puzzle pieces will help him or her develop fine motor skills and concentration.
 
 

 



Cloud B On The Go Travel Size Plush Sound Machine - Giraffe
The Cloud B Plush Sound Machine Giraffe helps to comfort and put your child to sleep while traveling. The sound machine creates four different sounds to help soothe and quiet your baby until he floats off to Dreamland. A timer automatically shuts off the sounds after 23 or 45 minutes, and the Velcro strap helps to keep it in place on a stroller, backpack or in a car seat.
 

 




Alex Car Valet
The Alex Car Valet has everything your little one could use all packed into a multi-purpose bag! Simply attach the valet to the back of the seat, unzip the lid of the travel case and your child will have a tray for coloring and drawing. Best of all, it’s equipped with tons of pockets for crayons and toys.

 

 



ThinkFun Rush Hour Jr.
A scaled-down and portable version of the popular Rush Hour game, ThinkFun’s Rush Hour Jr. is a puzzle game that helps children learn to think on their own and plan strategic moves. With four levels of difficulty, the game is perfect for occupying children ages six to eight. Comes with a storage bag and traffic game grid.


 




I Spy Memory Travel Game
“I Spy” is a classic travel game, though with this I Spy Memory Travel Game, your kids are sure to never run out of things to “spy”. The came comes with 20 memory cards, five riddle cards and there is no reading required. The game helps your children develop observation and memory skills and is suitable for one or more players.


 



Sorry! Fun On the Run Game
This Sorry! Fun on the Run Game is a scaled-down version of the home game, with fewer pieces to lose or get bumped around while in the car. The game uses a spinner and two movers tuck into cubbies on the board when the game is closed. Great for kids ages six and up.

 

 




Rand McNally Kids' Road Atlas
The Rand McNally Backseat Books are made to help kids occupied while learning during their time on the road. This book is packed full of puzzles, state facts, maps and more. Kids can mark their travels on the included maps to track the trip’s progress, which makes for a better understanding of geography and keeps the “Are we there yet?” questions at bay.

 

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