How to Have Fun on a Long Car Trip (for Grade School Kids)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Determine how long you will be gone or driving.

   You want to be able to have plenty of ideas and games to keep yourself occupied.
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   Step 2: Grab a purse

   , Include a pack of cheap crayons and a coloring/activity book to keep younger kids entertained.
   
   When you get into a car, give it to them, and enjoy the peace and quiet. , Also, take a snack such as a sandwich and a water bottle. , If your car has a DVD player in it, or you have a portable DVD player, bring lots of movies and favorite shows.
   
   Don't play them too loudly, the driver cannot be distracted; bring your ear buds. ,, You can also make up a game and create rules for it as well.
   
   Having the ideas noted down will make it easier to remember when traveling in the car. , Some good ideas are:
   The alphabet game:
   Someone thinks of a category like "animals" then everyone takes turns thinking of an animal for each letter of the alphabet.
   
   The license plate game.
   
   Skittle safety:
   Every time you see a yellow car, shout skittles! Mustang Bing-Bang:
   If you see a Mustang, any color, shout Mustang Bing-Bang! Slug Bug:
   Every time you see a slug bug car hit your opponent lightly and say, "Slug bug" and the color of the car! , Especially if it is a long car trip, you may become very sleepy during the time your parents are driving. , It will give you someone to talk to.
   
   If you're feeling really bored, make a book for it. , Arrive in good spirits and ready to have a laugh.
   
   Don't complain about how long the drive was; you are blessed to be able to travel this way at this time of human history.
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   Step 3: book bag

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   Step 4: mini duffel bag

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   Step 5: to help you carry fun games or toys in for the car trip.

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   Step 6: Put a couple or black pens

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   Step 7: crayons

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   Step 8: color pencils

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   Step 9: markers in the bag and a notebook so you can draw.

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    Step 10: Take your iPod

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    Step 11: crosswords puzzles and/or a journal.

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    Step 12: Bring DVDs.

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    Step 13: Doodle in your journal.

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    Step 14: Get a notebook and write down some ideas you would like game-wise.

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    Step 15: Play some car games.

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    Step 16: Bring a blanket or pillow.

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    Step 17: Bring a teddy bear if you're an only child.

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    Step 18: Stay entertained all the way to your destination.

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