Fun things to do with the kids
We are crossing country this summer with two grand kids and have plans to visit: Niagara, Presque Isles, Mississippi River, Badlands, Wind Caves, Rushmore, Yellowstone, etc. But there will be some lon...
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Roy&Lynne wrote:
... But there will be some long stretches where boredom will reign. One thing we thought about was having the boys join the Junior Ranger programs and working on the booklets....
This is probably the best educational idea for them. My boys (8 & 5) love doing this and ask to start on the booklets long before we start our journey. There is also an online Jr. Ranger program that has really good curriculum that does not require an actual visit to the destination. Subjects like "Help Abe Lincoln to the White House" and anything relating to aquatic life have been favorites. They then relate the information learned online to real life when we visit the beach or aquariums. It's also entertaining and educational for adults too.
For the long stretches of road, tune in to some podcasts or audio books. There is lots of family friendly content that's also entertaining and educational.
Podcasts:
America's National Parks
Those Park Guys
Brains On
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
The Stuff You Missed in History Class
