Whether it is a wet Saturday, a long drive to the cottage or an hour in a waiting room, a stack of printable activities can save the day. Here are screen-free ideas that work for a range of ages.
Mazes
Mazes build focus and problem solving. Start with simple paths for ages 4 to 6 and move to trickier ones for older kids. Print a few pages and clip them to a clipboard so they are easy to use in the car.
Word searches and crosswords
Great for ages 7 and up, these puzzles build spelling and vocabulary. Choose themes your child loves, such as animals or sports.
Bingo
Road trip bingo turns the window into a game: spot a red car, a bridge, a cow. It works for the whole family and keeps eyes up and watching.
Colouring and drawing guides
Colouring is calming, and step-by-step drawing guides help kids who say 'I cannot draw'. Pack a small tin of pencils or crayons so nothing rolls under the seat.
Dot-to-dots and connect-the-numbers
Perfect for practising number order, and a satisfying reveal at the end.
Math mazes and puzzles
Mix learning with fun using Math Mazes & Puzzles. Kids solve a problem to find the next step in the path.
Games for two
Tic-tac-toe, hangman and dots and boxes need only a pencil. Print a few game boards ahead of time.
Make a travel kit
- Clipboard with printed pages
- Pencils, a sharpener and an eraser
- A small zip bag of stickers
- A folder for finished pages
Find more
Browse our puzzles and games and colouring pages, or grab the Rainy Day & Road Trip Bundle to have everything in one download.