Are you heading off on a road trip this holiday season? If you are, then you may be worried about how the kids will handle it. It’s true that many kids don’t like being cooped up in the car for hours at a time but it’s also true that there are some great tips that can help you have a great time. Here are some tips we’ve used in the past at CodeREV Kids.

Make sure they understand exactly what the trip will entail

You can get your kids prepared by telling them how far you’re traveling, how long the drive will take, and any stops you plan to make along the way. If possible, print out a map that shows your route on it and show them how to read it.

You can also use reference points they understand and then compare this drive to those ones. For example, you might say, “When we travel to your Uncle Jim’s house, it takes three hours. This time we’re traveling to Aunt Ellen’s and it will take twice as long as that.”

For older kids, use the distance to create some unique math problems. For example, you can tell them how many miles away it is and ask them how long it will take if you average 60 miles per hour compared to 50 miles per hour. At CodeREV Kids, we’ve learned over the years that hands-on learning like this is one of the best ways to get kids excited and to ensure that the knowledge sticks with them for the long term.

Travel either late at night or first thing in the morning

The more of your time driving your kids can spend sleeping, the better their overall experience may be. Some families actually start out at 7 at night and drive through the night. By the time the kids wake up, it’s morning and their family has arrived in their destination. Other families start driving early in the morning and let the kids sleep for the first few hours.

If you’re not going anywhere for the holidays, consider our camps

If you’re staying in town for the holidays, don’t forget to check out our winter camps schedule. It’s a great way for your kids to make new friends, learn new skills, and boost both their problem solving and critical thinking skills. Give us a call with any questions.