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As the train thunders down the tracks, you will have the arduous task of entertaining children who can go from happy to bored in three seconds flat. A challenge insurmountable some may say, however there are many fun activities for children of all ages. The following are some enjoyable activities for children traveling by train.
Activity books
If you go to the bookstore you will find a wide variety of activity books for children of all ages and likes. You will find items such as crossword puzzles, word searches, brainteasers and more. These can be a lot of fun and can entertain children for hours. They also have books of riddles and jokes, which might be fun to do as a family as you travel along the tracks. Mad Libs is another fun one that children have been enjoying for years.
Games
One fun activity would be to bring along some portable games. There are many games that come in travel versions that might be appropriate for those traveling by train. Many of the popular games are like this and you might be able to keep them on your lap as you play. These are also appropriate for different ages.
Portable gaming device
Go high tech with a portable gaming device. May kids can virtually plug themselves into these devices for hours on end. They make some that are geared towards younger children such as the Leapster gaming system. They have games from many of the popular kids’ shows and characters such as Dora the Explorer, Go Diego Go and the Disney Princesses. The Nintendo DS is make for a wide range of ages and has many fun games that can also keep children busy.
Reading books
A lot of kids like to read books. If they are too young to read themselves, you can read to them. They make all different types of books, and you will obviously have your choice at the bookstore.
Various talking games
You can play a game such as I Spy where you describe things you see and the other children need to guess what it is. You can also play a fun game of charades. There are many such games that can keep the children busy.
Fun activities can make a train trip go more smoothly with kids. You can find many more games in a book about travel games or on the Internet. The aforementioned activities are some you might want to consider.
Updated On: 04/27/2010 Published On: 04/27/2010 Guide to free activities for children in Broward County, Florida