Vacations are for fun and games!
Vacations are for fun and games! It will soon be vacation time and books are put away. No more math, science or social studies! Many of you will head out to new lands to relax and discover. The journey is often boring for children. Here are some simple games which you can play with your children while travelling by car, train or plane. As a matter of fact these games can be played at home too. As a child, I played many such games with my parents. Later, I played these with my son too! These games not only entertain but also teach some skills. I spy with my little eye … This game is based on observation and thinking skills . It can be played anywhere whether you are in a car or in flight or at home. Ask your child to find things in the environment around you. In the car, you can ask your child/children to find things on the side of the road or passing cars. They can pick out shapes, numbers, animals and what not. E.g. You say, “I spy with my little eye a car which has ...