All parents know how difficult it is to keep children occupied
on long car journeys - and many of us have memories of tedious efforts at I Spy
or other traditional car games. You will find ideas for many games for car
journeys here - from the traditional to the new!
Brain GameNEW!
Looking for an educational diversion when your kids are stuck with nothing to
do? Try this simple brain game!
Fingers OutNEW!
This simple game needs two players and can be played anywhere - a fun way to
while away the time!
I Like To ...NEW!
A simple memory game which helps children get to know each other and is fun to
play too.
I Packed My Suitcase
This is an excellent game for building your child's memory skills and confidence
- and it is also fun!
I Went On Holiday
A more difficult version of "I packed my suitcase", this is best played with
older kids who have some geographical knowledge!
Car Journey Alphabet
This car journey game has endless variations and can keep kids amused for a good
part of a journey. Printable version available.
Thinking of a number..
This is an excellent game for those odd moments when you need to keep the kids
amused, such as a doctor's waiting room or a restaurant.
Make A Ping Pong Bat And Net
The Chinese introduced table tennis to the world and have always been extremely
good at the sport. You can make your own ping pong bats and net and have a go!
Make A Name Book
More of a craft activity than a game, this is a great way for kids to get to
know each other at the beginning of the school year.
Fishing (Tiu-u or Chinese Dominoes) This game of Chinese dominoes sounds a little complicated to
begin with but is in fact very simple to play. The name ‘fishing’ comes from
the idea that players ‘fish’ for matching dominoes. You can either print out
our dominoes or make your own more authentic version with popsicle sticks
(instructions included!)
Matching Game cards can be used to play Memory
(Concentration), Go Fish and many other card games, as well as played with
our sorting mats by one child on their own. Printable Games
