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Activities for family vacations and holiday travels with kids

Written by Fiona

January 17 2023

Family vacations and holiday travels with kids can be a lot of fun, but they can also be a lot of work. Keeping kids entertained and engaged on the road, or at a destination, can be challenging. Still, with some planning and creativity, you can make the experience enjoyable for everyone. One way to do this is by incorporating math activities into your family vacation or holiday travel plans. Not only will this keep your kids engaged, but it will also help them to continue learning and practicing math skills, even when they’re away from the classroom. The kids might grown but maths can be fun!

Get a tutor for the road

Before your next family vacation or holiday travel with a second grader, consider incorporating math tutoring for 2nd grade into your plans. This idea is the most effective in this list of how to learn maths with kids online while travelling, especially if travelling by road.

You can schedule their online lesson to fall within your travel hours so you can focus on driving. Bring along a math workbook or flashcards to make the holiday more interactive after you get to the destination. Use any opportunity, like watching a troop of monkeys playing at the zoo, to get them to practice maths skills, such as counting.

Play counting games.

Use online games and resources

Another great way to incorporate math into your family vacation or holiday travel is by utilising online resources from the best math learning websites. These websites offer countless math games and activities, making it easy to find something appropriate for your child. Some of these websites even provide interactive tutorials, which can help your child learn and practice math skills while on the road or at your destination.

Many kids today are tech-savvy and love using their tablets, smartphones, or laptops to play games or watch videos. Many maths-related apps and websites are designed specifically for kids, making finding something engaging and educational easy. For example, you can find apps that teach kids how to count, add, and subtract or websites that offer interactive math games and puzzles.

Play math games with them

When it comes to family travel with kids, one of the biggest challenges is keeping them entertained and engaged during long car rides or flights. One way to do this is by incorporating math games into your travel plans. You can join them in math-related games like I Spy or 20 Questions to keep your kids’ minds active. Pack a box of puzzles and get in on the action with your kids. This approach will be better if you are flying or on a train where you don’t have to drive and keep your eyes on the road.

In conclusion: Incorporating math exercises when you and your family travel with kids is a great way to keep them learning math while on the road. Get online tutors and resources and play math games with your kids to make the most of your family’s travel experience. Not only will this make the time pass faster, but it will also ensure that your kids continue to learn and practice math skills while they’re away from the classroom. So next time you plan a family vacation or holiday travel with kids, make sure to incorporate math activities into your plans and make the most of your time together.

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