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Screen-Free Travel
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items Wanting to make a screen-free/screen-minimal travel experience more enjoyable? Here are a few items, by age, that can aid in this. We usually suggest trying at least one new item for travel paired with tools you already have like coloring books, cars...
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Toddler: Ages 2-3
Preschool: Ages 4-5
Early Elementary: Ages 6-8
Elementary & Tween: Ages 9-14
Toddler: Ages 2-3
Traveling with a Toddler? We have items that will make the trip a little easier, without consuming a lot of space. We have used all of these and love them for this age.
Easy to use and mess-free. Great for quiet motor skill work.
Walenced Reusable Sticker Book for Toddlers 1-4 Years
Tactile and engaging-easy to travel with and compact.
Nutty Toys Pop Tubes Sensory Toys 8 Pack
Tactile and engaging; stick to tray tables or windows.
Toddlers 12 Pcs Sensory Suction Bath Toys
Favorite board book for airplane travel--LOVE the flaps
Playtown: Airport (Revised Edition) Lift-Flap
Markers only work on special paper = no mess.
Crayola Nickelodeon Color Wonder 3 Pack
Great to offer multiple challenges with one item.
Guolely Montessori Busy Board Toy for Toddlers
eek-a-boo, wrapping dolls, pretend play all in a small, easy to travel package. :-)
Lolakee 12PCS Juggling Dance Scarves 24in
Doubles as a toy and snack container.
GoBe Kids Snack Spinner 5-Compartment Mint
Lightweight and open-ended for pouring, hiding, building. Great to travel with because it stacks up small.
Eric Carle Very Hungry Caterpillar Bath Cups
Preschool: Ages 4-5
Got a preschooler you're traveling with? We've got items that will make your travel easier and don't involve a screen. And best of all--you know we've test these all.
Reusable wax sticks for 3D creations... no mess or tools.
Wikki Stix Arts & Crafts Triple Play Pack, 144 Count
Our FAVORITE! Quiet pretend play on a lap or tray.
BAIJLE 46PCS Mini Magnetic Tiles Travel Set
Pre-created set for imaginative storytelling.
CHEFAN 12 Pack Felt Storyboard Pieces for Toddler
Mess-free “painting” with just water AND a bonus--my child loves to use the pens to play car wash with hotwheels.
Melissa & Doug Water Wow 3-Pack Travel Toy
Strengthen fine motor skills and focus with a simple activity they will play again and again.
Melissa & Doug Alphabet Wooden Lacing Cards
We love animal figures. Great for role-play and storytelling.
15 Pcs Mini Realistic Farm Animal Figurines
Compact and sturdy for table or lap use. And bonus--the puzzel is magnetic which makes it a win because pieces don't fall all over the place.
SYNARRY Vehicle Magnetic Puzzles for Kids
Small and travel easily. add crayons or twistable colored pencils.
25 Colorable 4x6 Postcards for Kids & Teachers
Early Elementary: Ages 6-8
Want to travel screen-free with your early elementary kiddo? We've got several items that we LOVE and make it traveling so much easier.
We love this pack for the surprise with what we will get AND for the play that occurs afterward. Minifigs don't take up any space and can cultivate imaginative play for hours.
LEGO Minifigures Series 27 6 Pack - Collectible
Silly antics and language fun-these are easy to pack and provides lots of giggles.
Animals, Animals, Animals! Mad Libs Jr.
Great for story creation on the go--this is perfect for travel and provides ample opportunities for creative and linguistic play.
Story Time Travel Card Game by TrunkWorks
One of our all time favorites. This is great for quiet mental play… developing critical and creative thinking.
Vanmor Travel Tangram Puzzle Magnetic Set
Sketch pads are a must for us with travel and this 4 pack is great both for the size and paper quality.
Melissa & Doug Mini-Sketch Spiral Pad 4-Pack
We love Uno and we also love card games in travel tins. They are easy to pack and allow for play in all kinds of places.
Mattel UNO Family Card Game, 112 Cards, Tin
You won't catch us traveling without a mini magnetic tile set. The creative, critical thinking, and problem-solving that happens with these is amazing.
42PCS Mini Magnetic Tiles Travel Set with Box
Love to get stories started and this book is a perfect travel companion.
101 Story Starters for Little Kids: Writing Prompts
This is our favorite. It's a little bigger but can fit in a backpack and we made lots of braclets on our last trip.
Rainbow Loom MEGA Combo Set, 7000+ Bands
Elementary & Tween: Ages 9-14
We've got you covered for traveling with this age group. Items here require more thinking. Crafts are also a great way to go with them.
Amazing thinking game for kids that really challenges them. They will play this over and over and it's small for travel-win!
Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle
We love items that can pack easily and are crafty. This kit is great for travel and your kiddo will be occupied without a screen for hours making braclets.
Friendship Bracelet Making Kit for Kids
Travel Tin board games? Yes, please. These are great for travel and can go anywhere you go.
Hasbro Magnetic Travel Game Set - 4 Games
Pair this with a sketch book and voila--your kiddo can learn to draw and be screen-free on your travel trip.
Learn to Draw: 1007 Easy Sketches for All
Great on so many levels for hand-eye coordination on a more complex level, ease of travel, and a tool to use.
Labeol Kids 5D GEM Keychain Art Kit (Animal)
Love things that make kids think and this is it! Plus it's small and lots of opportunities for critical thinking.
DASDAX Magnetic 3D Puzzle Cubes Set of 7
Small and compact--an entire origami kit to use when traveling… the perfect creative and critical thinking item for this age.
Pigipigi Kids Origami Paper Kit 208 Sheets