
I don’t know why this game is so popular but it is – fun for playing in the car or while waiting – great in its simplicity.

We made up this game the other day while waiting for our lunch to arrive. I had taken my niece, aged 14, and children, aged 7 and 4, out for a quick lunch. It turned out to be a long wait. We had to come up with something fast – the kids had already downed their drinks and were itching to get down and run around while other people close by were trying to enjoy a peaceful meal. Been there?

The guesser has to guess what letter, shape, number or word is being traced on their hand. Simple but fun! Who can resist a tickle or a mystery and this game involves both.

Going to the beach doesn’t always have to entail hauling huge amounts of clobber with you. Why not travel light and try your hand at sand sculpting instead? All you need is some sand, the sea and your imagination…

No matter what the weather I just have to get out. Today it was beautifully sunny but there was a fierce easterly wind. We went to the beach. The sand was blowing horizontally in gusts and pinpricking our cheeks. We had unplanned impromptu fun. First we dashed into the sand dunes for cover which turned into a fab game

We have just returned from a trip to visit Nana & Pops and played this on the way – very simple idea that both my kids loved.

Here is our round up of 5 nifty DIY travel activities for children that will keep the kids entertained on your next travels. Take 5 now and we guarantee you’ll give yourself a break on your next trip with the kids.

We used to play this game at Christmas time and I remember my brother and I thinking it was exciting because it was called ‘Black Magic’ (cue fond memories of chocolate assortments). For some reason I was thinking about this game recently and thought it would be a fun one to play while travelling, killing a few hours at the airport, or even waiting in a restaurant and trying to keep the kids occupied. Here’s how it goes.
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