What is Awesome Road Trip Activities for Kids about?
It’s a road trip activity book designed to keep kids entertained in the car with games, puzzles, and travel-themed journal prompts.
Who wrote Awesome Road Trip Activities for Kids?
Awesome Road Trip Activities for Kids is written by Jen Tousey.
What problem does this book help solve on long car rides?
It helps with backseat boredom by giving kids a variety of things to do during a road trip, from solo puzzles to group games.
Are the activities meant to be done alone or with the whole family?
Both are included. Some activities are for solo play (like word searches and mazes), and others are meant for passengers to play together (like Would You Rather? and Silly Stories).
What kinds of activities are included in this road trip book?
It includes bingo-style car games, riddles, word searches, number-code “decode this” puzzles, travel journal prompts, mazes, Would You Rather? questions, Silly Stories (Mad Libs-style), and scavenger hunts.
How is the book organized?
The table of contents breaks it into sections like Bingo, Riddles, Word Searches, Decode This, My Travel Journal, Mazes, Would You Rather?, Silly Stories, Scavenger Hunts, and an answer key.
Does the book include a travel journal for kids?
Yes. The “My Travel Journal” section includes writing and drawing prompts about destinations, travel companions, things seen along the way, and favorite trip moments.
Does Awesome Road Trip Activities for Kids include answer keys?
Yes. There’s an answer key section for riddles, word searches, decode puzzles, and mazes.
What are the bingo games like in this book?
They’re “spot it” bingo boards where kids mark items they see during the trip, such as town objects, animals, colors, signs, people, and car details.
Are there activities that use things you see outside the car?
Yes. Many activities are observation-based, including license plate spotting, bingo boards, and scavenger hunts that involve finding vehicles, signs, colors, and roadside items.
Does the book have activities for stops like gas stations or sightseeing?
Yes. It includes scavenger hunts like “Gas Station Stop,” “Town Square,” “At the Lake,” and “A Walk in Nature,” which work well during breaks.
Do you need any special supplies to use this book?
You mainly need a pencil. The book also suggests optional add-ons like using a timer for riddles to make them more challenging.
Can kids use this book independently in the back seat?
Yes. The book includes plenty of solo activities—like word searches, mazes, decode puzzles, and journal prompts—that kids can do on their own.
Is this book more like a workbook or a read-aloud book?
It’s an activity/workbook-style book. Kids write, draw, solve puzzles, and play games rather than reading long chapters.
If I want fewer “Are we there yet?” moments, will this book help?
Yes. The book is built around keeping kids busy for the length of a trip with a mix of quick games and longer activities like puzzles and journaling.
