Are We There Yet?!

Parents, beach time is here- and it’s no secret that you are longing for the care-free, laid-back atmosphere of your beach vacation! We also know that you may be dreading the long drive there as traveling with your little ones can be quite a daunting task! So, to help you maintain your sanity- we compiled a list of some great activities to keep your children occupied and happy!

This great idea comes from greyhouseharbor.com. Making a simple visual of your destination and how close you are to being there helps curb the inevitable question…”Are we there yet?!”

Try this great free printable for a Road Trip Scavenger Hunt. Aside from you and your children having fun, your occupational therapist will be very happy that you are practicing visual discrimination and visual scanning skills while on the road! Turn up the excitement by allowing the winner to choose where you stop for lunch!

Reach into your cabinets and grab a cookie sheet for hours of travel fun! You can use it to play magnetic tangram games, to spell out "top secret" messages to each other, or as a lap board for coloring sheets!

Also, don't try and re-invent the wheel, as our brain tends to go on vacation at least a week before our body. Amazon has countless travel game options that are a simple click away!