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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?
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.
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My 6 year old came up with this idea. It’s essentially the same as traditional ‘Simon Says’ but just using actions you can do while sitting down. You can adapt many of the traditional games to play while you’re on the move. Sometimes it’s just a question of remembering those games [...]
This is such a simple but fun game for children of all ages. It’s a variation on the many counting games there are to play while you’re travelling. It’s great to play with 2 kids as each child spots and collects from a different side of the vehicle.
Firstly choose something [...]
If your children enjoy playing around with words then these three little games will keep them busy for a while and are perfect to play in the car or to entertain during an airport wait.
This is a fun game for slightly older children and can be played with a road atlas in the back of the car as you’re driving along. That is provided you’re not all sat navved up and don’t use one any more, or, if you do, that you don’t need it while the kids want to play 
Thinking of activities off the top of your head to keep the kids happy when they’re bored in the car is not always easy. Take a look at this idea and file it away in your memory for next time you need it!
All kids love saying what they like and don’t like but can they remember what everyone else said? Fun game to play in the car.
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