Saturday Scoop - Traveling

We are heading to Nashville in just a few days!!  I've been pondering what to bring along for our long car trip.  Here are a few ideas.

Magnetic letters (or numbers, animals, any kind of magnets) on a cookie sheet allow for exploration while keeping everything "stuck" and close at hand.  You could also put magnets on the back of puzzle pieces (I usually buy a long roll, so I can cut the magnets in whatever length needed).  It also doubles as a lap desk for writing and drawing (we always have paper and colored pencils with us, too!).

A bag of pipe cleaners can be twisted into all kinds of creations (Thanks for that idea, L.M.!).

A geoboard or a simple board you've pounded nails into can be used with rubber bands to make designs.

Lacing cards that you've made yourself or purchased can be "sewn" while you are driving.

A few of my favorite purchased items are any sticker books from Usborne.  The girls especially like the Sticker Dolly Dressing Books.  I should disclose that I am actually a consultant for Usborne Books, but I really do think they have top notch books.  I haven't been very active with it lately, but I still have a website!

Usborne also offers a leaning pallette and wrap-ups for learning basic alphabet/reading skills and math skills.  These are good for traveling as well. 

We also enjoy Highlights Hidden Pictures Sticker Fun magazines.

We usually take along a few big books with lots of stories in them.  Our favorite is the 20th Century Children's Book Treasury. 

Do you have any suggestions?!!  I would love to try some new ideas this week!