- Simple Paper Travel Games
- Connect-the-Dots
- Hangman
- Tic-Tac-Toe
- Battleship
- Car Search Game
- United States License Plate Game
- Travel Scavenger Hunt Game
- Simple Paper Crafts
- Doodle Art
- Stained Glass Window Picture
- Make a Coloring Book
- Home-Made Paper Dolls
- More Printable Crafts
- Creative Carriers
- Portable Arts and Crafts Room
- Personalized Travel Box
- Deluxe Activity Travel Tray
- Become an Author
- Have a Puppet Show
- String Them Along
- Creative Competitions
There are several games you can play with little more than a paper and pencil. There are old favorites such as tic-tac-toe, hangman, and connect-the-dots. There are also other simple games such as battleship, the license plate game, and others. Here are some printable templates along with directions....
There are plenty of creative projects you can make using mainly paper and something to write or color with. Of course, if you really want to get fancy, grab a pair of scissors and some tape or glue. Try these....
Make wonderful treasure holders! You can make them before you leave home or make them along the way. Make a carrier for your pencils and other small items, make a money holder to stash your loot, or make a container to holder treasures you collect along the way.
Create your own handy arts and crafts kit that you can take with you anywhere and have your supplies ready to go at a moments notice! Try using the ideas I provide or think of some yourself. Check out some pictures of a craft kit I made, a list of the supplies in my kit and their cost, and more ideas.
Help beat boredom in the car! Create a unique, personal travel box for hours of entertainment. TaniaHop shares these wonderful suggestions to help you create a special travel box, guaranteed to please!
This is a great boredom buster! You can make this activity tray in 5 to 10 minutes using a cookie sheet and some contact paper. Draw on it with chalk or dry erase markers. You can use it to play games such as tic-tac-toe, hangman, and other travel games. The tray can also be used as a surface to play cards and other games, and it is a great surface to play with magnetic alphabet letters, magnetic poetry, and other magnets.
A simple way to pass time on a long trip is to write your own books. Start out with a small, blank notebook or blank papers stapled together. You can start your own novel from scratch or make a travel diary about your experiences on your trip - include postcards from places to stop along the way. You can make an art book featuring your own drawings - why not draw pictures of the sites you see, the places you stay, and the people you are traveling with! For a fun twist, why not make your own comic book or flip book.
Kids can make their own puppets and then put on a show in the car or anywhere! Use the puppets to tell stories, jokes or make up adventures. Parents and siblings can use puppets to amuse younger kids too. There are many simple puppets you can make with minimal supplies and mess. Try these....
Yarn is a great, versatile item to bring along on long trips. Older kids and adults can learn how to knit or crochet! By the time you reach your destination, you may have a new scarf, blanket, poncho, or other item. For those who are too young to knit or crochet, or have no desire, you can make fancy lacing cards. These can be done over and over or made into a nice picture to give as a gift. Finally, with some yarn and pony beads, even the youngest kids can make fun jewelry and beaded items.
You can challenge everyone to a creative competition, see who can create the most original craft using the simplest of items. Something as simple as a bag of chenille stems can inspire such creations as fancy jewelry, royal crowns, zany zoo animals, and much more; better yet, with these chenille stems, nothing else is needed! You can also present the participants with a sheet of aluminum foil and see what is created. For older kids, you can add more to it and see what they can make using simple household items...
