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Road trip

Road trip

Fun, screen-free ways to keep the whole family entertained & connected when on the go.

Long drives don’t have to mean boredom! These easy, screen-free games and activities can keep kids engaged and the whole family connecting, making road trips smoother and more fun for everyone.

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45 play ideas in the "Road trip" playlist

Rainbow flower hunt
Rainbow flower hunt
Head outside for a gentle colour matching adventure, spotting flowers and tiny natural treasures.
5m
30m
Car watching game
Car watching game
A calming, low-effort game where everyone guesses what colour car will drive by next
0m
5m
Draw with your opposite hand
Draw with your opposite hand
Inner Child Joy
This playful art activity invites you to draw with your opposite hand as a way of letting go of perfectionism, reconnect with their inner child, and find joy in the imperfect. It helps quiet the inner critic, spark laughter, and create space for authentic self-expression.
1m
20m
High, low, buffalo!
High, low, buffalo!
A simple, low-pressure ritual for families to reconnect and share moments from their day.
0m
5m
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Fortunately / unfortunately
Fortunately / unfortunately
Playful Heart Parenting
A classic improv game that encourages kids to look on the bright side!
0m
10m
  ·  connect
One word story
One word story
Playful Heart Parenting
A hilarious storytelling game where each player only adds one word at a time. The story takes unexpected twists, flexes your creative muscles, and guarantees lots of laughter.
0m
10m
I make the face, you make the sound
I make the face, you make the sound
Playful Heart Parenting
A quick and silly connection game where one person makes a funny face and the other has to match it with a sound. It’s easy, ridiculous, and perfect for sparking connection anytime, anywhere.
0m
5m
  ·  connect
What if I laughed like this?
What if I laughed like this?
Playful Heart Parenting
A lighthearted game where everyone tries out different silly laughs, from snorts to squeaks to belly chuckles. It’s contagious, mood-lifting, and guaranteed to end in real giggles.
0m
5m
  ·  connect
Listen to a podcast / audiobook
Listen to a podcast / audiobook
A great alternative to screen time, podcasts and audiobooks can invite calm and entertainment into your day without the overstimulation.
1m
30m
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Paper nail salon
Paper nail salon
Turn a sheet of paper into a playful nail salon for a simple independent play prompt or mindful activity to enjoy together!
2m
20m

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