School trips are fun and often educational, but long bus rides between destinations can be a bore. As a teacher or chaperone, it can be tough to find games and activities for kids to play while on the road. If you’re unsure of how to engage the children while on the bus, here are a few things you can try on your next field trip.

Engaging Activities for Children While on a School Trip

1. I Spy

I Spy is a classic road trip game that’s great for every age group. To play, a chosen person silently selects a visible object and says, “I spy with my little eye...” and finishes the sentence with a clue about what they see. Then, everyone on the bus takes turns using the clue to guess the object. It’s a simple game that will keep young minds from wandering by presenting a mystery everyone can help solve.

2. License Plate Game

Similar to I spy, the license plate game presents a challenge to students. This time, they’ll enjoy a type of scavenger hunt from the comfort of their bus seats. To begin, use print outs of the map of the United States and have the kids color in the states when they spot the corresponding license plate. It’s a fun way for students to brush up on their geography. You can even turn the game into a race to see who can color the most states on their map first.

3. Build a Story

If you have older students on the bus and want to spark their creativity, the build-a-story game is an excellent option. It helps them practice their storytelling as a group. Begin by having one person say the opening two or three words of the story. The next person will add the following two words and so on. Make the game more challenging and exciting by setting guidelines for the story, like a specific period, location, or subject. This story-building game is fantastic for keeping thoughts flowing creatively and logically. 

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