12 Coolest Kid DIY Travel Activities

12 Coolest Kid DIY Travel Activities

No matter if you are traveling by trains, planes or automobiles, you need to keep your kids occupied so they aren’t fighting, whining or asking, “Are we there yet?” Here are 12, cool do-it-yourself travel activities that you can make for your young preschoolers to tweens. DVD players, iPods and gaming systems are a great diversion, but sometimes your little travelers needs to unplug and get creative. These travel activities should help them do just that. Enjoy!

PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN & 1ST GRADE

1. My Crazy Family Dry Erase Book @ All for the Boys

2. Travel Scavenger Hunt @ MomsMinivan.com

3. DIY Sticker Activity Book @ Tons of Fun

 

4. Magnetic Car Activities @ Ladybird Ln

2ND, 3RD & 4TH GRADES

5. Pipe Cleaner Disguises @ Kids Activities Blog

6. Lego Tray @ That’s My Letter

7. Travel Size Paper City Paris — Fits into a mint tin! @ Made by Joel

8. Road Trip Binder for Kids @ Gluesticks

5TH & 6TH GRADES

9. Travel Games @ Thrive

10. Comic Strip Templates @ DonnaYoung.org

11. Travel Chess Board @ Handmade by Stacey Vaughn

12. Travel Journal for Kids @ Mom Colored Glasses

If you are not feeling crafty or don’t have the time to make your own kid travel activities, check these out:
Melissa & Doug Play House! Reusable Sticker Pad
Little Airport Sticker Activity Book (Dover Little Activity Books)
Ultimate Sticker Collection: Angry Birds Star Wars
Ultimate Sticker Collection: LEGO Friends 
Innovative Kids Green Start Reusable Drawing and Magnet Kit, Princess
National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Trip Atlas: Maps, Games, Activities, and More for Hours of Backseat Fun
Scavenger Hunt For Kids Cards
Melissa & Doug License Plate Game
Hasbro Travel Guess Who Game Fun On The Run
Super Silly Mad Libs Junior
Mad Libs on the Road
The Mad Libs Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel

Here are some kid travel accessories that might come in handy:
In-Car Portable DVD Player / Notebook Travel Display Case – Attaches to Rear or Front Seat and Works for 7″ to 10″ models
Star Kids Snack and Play Travel Tray
Melissa & Doug Trunki – Ruby (Red)
TravelJohn-Disposable Urinal (6 pack)
Alex Car Valet
On The Edge Folding Utility Wagon With Handle