Nice weather is making its’ way to us which means school will be out in no time and you will be stuck driving around Plattsburgh, NY with a backseat filled with toys, food, and probably something stuck to the seats. I mean you can play some sing-a-longs but how long will that last? Probably ten- never-mind.

Here are a few games- let me finish… games that kids could play in the car while your focus is still on getting from point A to point B safely.

1. I Spy: This game will get their attention quickly! You pick something out like a dog, a gas station, or something creative like a lion… they will keep looking! Each time they find something, give them two minutes of TV time.
2. Yellow Car: Each time a yellow car is spotted, someone gets a piece of candy! Get ten in a row and you win!
3. Would You Rather: My favorite! This game can get as creative as the passengers in the car! Take turns asking “Would you rather” questions, they can be silly, funny, honest, it’s up to you. This is great for those short trips to grandma’s house.
4. Hangman: While the kids have paper and a crayon, you guess the letter, the draw! Perfect distraction from the long ride!

These are just some of the games that could be played on your next ride with the kids. Include letters, colors, shapes in all these games to make them educational. Another idea is to grab a list from a teacher of what they are learning in the classroom and incorporate these ideas into these car games! Keep that list in the vehicle so anytime you’re in the car, they work on something new! Remember to reward them when the children guess something correct! Driving with your kids has never sounded better! Learning AND driving?! What a bargain.