Creative Crafts and Coloring with Car Themes for Kids, and On The Go Mess Free Games + Crafts

 

This weekend’s forecast is more sun and heat ahead!

 

For those of you who need a break from the beach or the pool, but want to divert those tiny tots away from the screens while you’re home this weekend, we’ve got you covered.

 

If you’re planning to hit the road in the next few weeks for a Last Blast of Summer before school restarts, we’ve also got some great creative ways to keep the kiddos entertained on the road: mess free coloring, card games, and trivia for traveling are all on our list!

 

Check out our awesome activity links below and settle in for some creative time at home.

 

• Handprint Fingerpainting: C is for Car

• Dumptruck Fingerpainting: Footprint Artwork

• Race Car Fingerpainting: Footprint “valentine”

• Recycled Crayon Nibs: DIY Crayon Cars 

• Craft Your Own Cars: Playdough Activity

• DIY Car Magnets: Print and Color and Cut

• Upcycle Your Delivery Boxes: Cardboard Car Craft

 

Check out these great coloring books for adults and kids who love cars.  Easy to stowe in a backpack or bag for on-the-go-creativity!

 

• Modern Cars Coloring Book

• American Muscle Cars Coloring Book

• The Rally: Car Enthusiast’s Coloring Book

• JDM Cars Coloring Book for Adults and Kids

For More Mess Free Road Trip coloring try this Crayola Colour Wonder Sketchbook and Case.

 

Twistable crayons in a portable carrying case are great for mess-free travel coloring!

Looking for easy-to-pack activities for your kiddos on the go? We’ve got you there, too!

 

• Easy cars and trucks to colour for little ones

• Printable Travel Games for Kiddos on the Road

• 30 Printable Road Games and Checklists for Car Trips

• Color by Number, Line Art, and Dot-To-Dot Printables

• Coloring for Adults and Teens: Car Engine Parts

• 25 Race Car Pages for Kids

Snag an Audiobook and Settle in for some Peaceful Read Aloud Time at home or on the go!

• “Wish” by Barbara O’Connor

• “Flora and Ulysses” by Kate DiCamillo

• “If I Built a Car” by Chris Van Dussen

• “Family Road Trip Trivia: High School Students”

• “Scifi and Scary Stories Bundle for Families”

• “Would You Rather: Game Book for Families”

 

Great Games for On the Go (That You Can Play At Home Too)

2000’s Trivia Card Games for Ages 12+

71 cards with 355 questions covering a decade of fun facts and pop culture knowledge.  Play the cards straight in a row or hit “shuffle” to choose another.  Questions cover TV shows, movies, music, food and more.

 

Travel Scavenger Hunt Card Game for Kids and Families (7+)

A set of 54 scavenger hunt cards for as few as 2 players.  Helps occupy inquiring minds by finding objects listed on the cards like “license plates with the letter A” or “find things that are red” etc.  Easy and fun and ready to use over and over on each new road trip.

 

I Spy Travel Game for Kids Age 4+

Using imagery from the familiar children’s book series of the same name, this card game has 48 different visual cues for a traveling game of “I Spy.”  Find the item on the card featuring a specific shape, color, clue, or word.  Can be played alone or with a group.

 

Auto and Interstate Travel Bingo

4 different reusable bingo boards about 6inches squared.  Slide the plastic shield over the icon as you find them along your travels. Includes buildings, animals, signs, and more.  Each set accommodates 4 players.