Your device already has great features for road trips. Try them!
The great thing about devices today is that they come pre-loaded with great apps. While you are on the road, consider encouraging your kids to use what the device already offers.
Not sure what we mean? Case in point: the device’s camera and note-taking features.
Encouraging your kids to keep a diary of your road trip is a great way to keep them engaged. It is also a good conversation starter to find out what they thought was most exciting and particularly fun.
Combining the use of your device’s camera and note-taking tool allows your kid to be creative and to learn more about writing. One way we’ve done this is by encouraging the kids to take three pictures a day: One of themselves, one from their place in the car, and one at a stop we make.
Older kids can be encouraged to write about why they took each picture in the notes app (or you can make notes for smaller ones). When you get home, you and your kids can go through and either make a scrapbook yourself, or use an app that allows you to design and print a scrapbook.
When you hand the kids a device, you are giving them a tool with which they can create a memento of your trip easily and creatively.
Encouraging your kids to record your trip will keep them excited (especially after hour five on I-90) and will help them to stay involved in the entire process, including picking out stops. You will be amazed at what they’ll want to record and see!
Sara & Alexandra @actonline
