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How to Build a Car Game for Kids

One car game that's easy to build and fun to play is car bingo. In car bingo, the players don't listen for numbers that are called out. Instead, they watch for objects that are commonly seen on road trips. Not only will your kids enjoy playing, but they’ll pay more attention to the scenery than they would if playing another game. Before leaving for your trip, ask your kids for help in making the game. This will encourage them to be creative and build anticipation for the journey.

Things You'll Need

  • 5 index cards: 5" x 8"
  • Colored pencils (optional)
  • Markers (optional)
  • Clear sealing tape
  • Scissors
  • 5 whiteboard markers (any color)
  • Damp rag
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Instructions

    • 1

      Divide a 5" x 8" index card into eight 2" x 2" squares, leaving a 1" x 8" tab at one side of the card. Repeat this step with four more index cards.

    • 2

      Draw, inside the squares, pictures of items that you are likely to see on the road. For example, if you will be driving through a mix of rural and urban settings, then you are likely to see things like stop signs, cows, tall buildings, goats, barns, bridges, and so on. It is OK to repeat images, but not on the same card.

    • 3

      Label each box with the name of the image you drew in it. For example, if there is a picture of a cow in one box, then write the word “cow” in that box.

    • 4

      Color in the images using colored pencils or markers. Have your kids help out.

    • 5

      Laminate each card with clear tape. Completely cover both sides of the index card with the tape.

    • 6

      Cut off any excess tape using scissors. Pack the cards, along with five whiteboard markers, for the trip.

    • 7

      Hand one index card and one whiteboard marker to each passenger in the car. Whenever someone sees one of the items pictured on the cards, he has to call it out loud enough for everyone to hear. Anyone who has the item on their card must cross it off with the whiteboard marker. The first person to cross off all of the items yells “Bingo!” and wins the round. After each round, wipe each card clean with a damp rag, redistribute the cards, and play again.

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