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We're driving 12ish hours down to New Orleans and then back.  I dug out the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/search/label/car%20ride%20activities\"\u003ebusy bags\u003c/a\u003e yesterday.  The busy bags were a mess after using them several months ago and needed to be sorted and refreshed.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI made a few new ones to replace some that didn't work well for my children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8ud9DF3oyl4/ULLNhQ7yiGI/AAAAAAAAD-g/TognA2AYrWc/s1600/Busy%2BBags%2B-%2BKey%2BMatch%2Band%2BLego%2BPatterns.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"293\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8ud9DF3oyl4/ULLNhQ7yiGI/AAAAAAAAD-g/TognA2AYrWc/s400/Busy%2BBags%2B-%2BKey%2BMatch%2Band%2BLego%2BPatterns.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Match\u003c/h3\u003eGo to a home improvement store and politely ask the key guy if you can dig through his discard bin.  Choose as many keys as you can that have differently shaped heads.  Gently place the keys on a photocopier and made a copy.  Now you have a key matching activity. (You might want to wash the keys.  They'll be pretty dirty.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLego Patterns\u003c/h3\u003eMake some towers out of basic lego bricks.  Form a pattern with the colors.  Then draw pattern cards leaving the bottom block blank with a question mark inside.  Take your towers back apart and toss the individual bricks and pattern cards into a bag. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8usmFsZ_UuA/ULLOgu06HJI/AAAAAAAAD-s/i5wUEPNwl94/s1600/Busy%2BBags%2B-%2BDry%2BErase%2BTracing%2Band%2BCutting%2Band%2BDrawing.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"241\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8usmFsZ_UuA/ULLOgu06HJI/AAAAAAAAD-s/i5wUEPNwl94/s400/Busy%2BBags%2B-%2BDry%2BErase%2BTracing%2Band%2BCutting%2Band%2BDrawing.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDry Erase Tracing Cards\u003c/h3\u003eI printed some alphabet cards and some tracing activities and slid them into card protectors held together by rings (bought at Wal-mart).  I stuck the set of dry erase tracing cards into a bag with some dry erase markers and a piece of felt for erasing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCutting and Drawing\u003c/h3\u003eA pair of scissors, crayons, and some cutting and drawing activities from a book of reproducibles went into this new bag.  They will just sort through the pile of activities until they find one they like and then go to it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eOrganization\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ASkD9jhu6fw/ULLRSkkZKpI/AAAAAAAAD_c/LBSsEUI4_Fc/s1600/Busy%2BBags%2Bfor%2BCar%2BRide.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"225\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ASkD9jhu6fw/ULLRSkkZKpI/AAAAAAAAD_c/LBSsEUI4_Fc/s400/Busy%2BBags%2Bfor%2BCar%2BRide.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e  Once all the bags were refreshed and ready to go I just \"filed\" them in appropriately sized boxes.  (To see detailed descriptions of the contents of the rest of the bags, click \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/search/label/car%20ride%20activities\"\u003ebusy bags\u003c/a\u003e.)  I pull one from the front and when they're finished with the bag I move it to the back of the box.  I keep one box at my feet so I can easily pull out another bag whenever one is requested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI also made some lap trays lined with felt.  Lots of the bags have multiple parts (beads, legos, keys, etc.) and they just open the bag and dump it into their tray. The felt keeps the small pieces from sliding around too much.  This gives them some working/play space when they're buckled into their carseats.  When they're done, they have to return all the parts to the bag before they can give it back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe trays are also useful when feeding the kids in the car because they minimize crumbs and spills everywhere.  I just pull out the felt during the meal and shake the crumbs out of the box and return the felt to the bottom after the meal.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like these activities, you may be interested in more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-ride-activities-set-1.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-ride-activities-set-2.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-3.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-4.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 4\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-5.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 5\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-6.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 6\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/08/car-ride-activities-set-7.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 7\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/9146994196430656810/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/11/busy-bags-revisited.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/9146994196430656810"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/9146994196430656810"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/11/busy-bags-revisited.html","title":"Busy Bags Revisited"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8ud9DF3oyl4/ULLNhQ7yiGI/AAAAAAAAD-g/TognA2AYrWc/s72-c/Busy%2BBags%2B-%2BKey%2BMatch%2Band%2BLego%2BPatterns.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055.post-4788315265390976664"},"published":{"$t":"2012-08-01T05:10:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-26T21:53:09.637-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"car ride activities"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Car Ride Activities Set 7"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"I sure hope someone is planning a trip with young children in the next few months and finds all these travel activity posts (\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-ride-activities-set-1.html\"\u003eSet 1\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-ride-activities-set-2.html\"\u003eSet 2\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-3.html\"\u003eSet 3\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-4.html\"\u003eSet 4\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-5.html\"\u003eSet 5\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-6.html\"\u003eSet 6\u003c/a\u003e) useful!  For the rest of you, I would like to point out that many of these activities could easily be integrated into therapy sessions or simply used as craft projects or activities around the house.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 7\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 31:  High/Low Homemade Instruments\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jXB_6Lw_EAs/UBhLpD9qXWI/AAAAAAAAC00/eZxBT2b0gPQ/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BHigh%2BLow%2BHomemade%2BInstruments.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"259\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jXB_6Lw_EAs/UBhLpD9qXWI/AAAAAAAAC00/eZxBT2b0gPQ/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BHigh%2BLow%2BHomemade%2BInstruments.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eKids love to make noise and I was looking to add a little of variety to my busy bag stash.  This activity is only appropriate in an environment where noise isn't going to bother anyone.  I took some small plastic boxes from an organization tray and used them to make two sizes of drums by stretching balloons over the tops and holding them in place with rubber bands and tape.  I provided a popsicle stick to use as a drumstick.  One drum is higher in tone than the other.  I took a third box and stretched rubber bands around it for plucking out notes (one high and one low).  Then I made two shakers by putting taping beads between two bottle caps and beans between two other bottle caps (one sounds high and the other low) and decorating the caps with sharpies.  Finally, I made a homemade kazoo from a tube of cardstock and wax paper (it doesn't work super well, but the kids will like it and it will do well enough).  All the instruments are small and lightweight and pack away into a small bag.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 32:  Mini Automoblox and Felt Roads\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g_6eCUE6Pq8/UBhSME2kqUI/AAAAAAAAC1k/dnhD3Qm3_iY/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BAutomoblox%2Band%2BFelt%2BRoads.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"258\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g_6eCUE6Pq8/UBhSME2kqUI/AAAAAAAAC1k/dnhD3Qm3_iY/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BAutomoblox%2Band%2BFelt%2BRoads.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSeveral years ago I found some \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BKR8N8/ref\u003das_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie\u003dUTF8\u0026camp\u003d1789\u0026creative\u003d9325\u0026creativeASIN\u003dB003BKR8N8\u0026linkCode\u003das2\u0026tag\u003dtesyettry-20\"\u003eAutomoblox Minis\u003c/a\u003e on sale around the holidays and scooped them up.  The children played with them for months before they got tired of them and I put them away for a while.  Then I forgot about them.  I pulled them back out and stuck them in a bag along with some black strips of felt to use as roads.  These cars are great because they disassemble like 3D puzzles and can be put back together interchangeably.  Any toy cars  paired with some felt roads would work as a busy bag though.  If I had more time I'd try to make a small garage of some kind to go along with the kit.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 33:  Memory Game\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YfPgHTVW6Ls/UBhQh6cDEeI/AAAAAAAAC1M/q0kKdcVRFEs/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMemory%2BGame.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"376\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YfPgHTVW6Ls/UBhQh6cDEeI/AAAAAAAAC1M/q0kKdcVRFEs/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMemory%2BGame.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFind something in your house you can stick in a bag for the children to use as a memory game.  I pulled some tiles from our \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933054395/ref\u003das_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie\u003dUTF8\u0026camp\u003d1789\u0026creative\u003d9325\u0026creativeASIN\u003d1933054395\u0026linkCode\u003das2\u0026tag\u003dtesyettry-20\"\u003eQwirkle Game\u003c/a\u003e.  You could even make your own memory cards on cardstock by drawing matching shapes or letters on the cards.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 34:  Preschool Sewing\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ymdmJMRbUXM/UBhRV1LDe1I/AAAAAAAAC1Y/17pSYZSh4H8/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BPreschool%2BSewing.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"252\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ymdmJMRbUXM/UBhRV1LDe1I/AAAAAAAAC1Y/17pSYZSh4H8/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BPreschool%2BSewing.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCut out small pieces of plastic needlepoint canvas.  Include some \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product\u003d16459\"\u003etipped lacing yarn\u003c/a\u003e and beads and let the children experiment. I tied beads onto one end of the yarn to help get them started.  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://childhood101.com/2011/12/simple-christmas-sewing-activity-for-preschoolers/\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 35:  I Have Who Has Game\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HGAiinmgkI8/UBhSvllacEI/AAAAAAAAC1w/0R3Idgjm_zw/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BI%2Bhave%2B____%2BWho%2Bhas%2B____%2BGame.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"279\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HGAiinmgkI8/UBhSvllacEI/AAAAAAAAC1w/0R3Idgjm_zw/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BI%2Bhave%2B____%2BWho%2Bhas%2B____%2BGame.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI came across a \u003ca href\u003d\"http://prekinders.com/2011/05/i-have-who-has-shapes-game/\"\u003efree printable shapes version of the I Have Who Has game\u003c/a\u003e for preschoolers.  I printed a subset of the cards and stuck it in a bag.  The non-driving adult will deal the cards and play the game with the children.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 36:  Magnetic Popsicle Stick Shapes\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KdrDWX4BD0I/UBhTjy7wiKI/AAAAAAAAC18/o32CCZ--MBE/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMagnetic%2BPopsicle%2BStick%2BShapes.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"219\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KdrDWX4BD0I/UBhTjy7wiKI/AAAAAAAAC18/o32CCZ--MBE/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMagnetic%2BPopsicle%2BStick%2BShapes.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI took popsicle sticks and put small pieces of adhesive magnet strips on each end of both sides of the sticks.  I decorated three of the sticks with triangles on one side and four with squares on one side.  I left the other side blank for free play.  If I hadn't run out of steam I would have done a pentagon set.  The children can build the shapes from the sticks, or simple engage in free play with them. \u003ci\u003e Inspiration and variations \u003ca href\u003d\"http://chasingcheerios.blogspot.com/2008/09/making-shapes.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.rockabyebutterfly.com/2012/02/montessori-shape-activities.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 37:  Geoboards with Pattern Ideas\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6-7mbK-TyV0/UBhc9KnDMpI/AAAAAAAAC2U/kRDKGxvSQCw/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BGeoboards%2Bwith%2BPattern%2BIdeas.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"313\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6-7mbK-TyV0/UBhc9KnDMpI/AAAAAAAAC2U/kRDKGxvSQCw/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BGeoboards%2Bwith%2BPattern%2BIdeas.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI bought some \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P7PVYI/ref\u003das_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie\u003dUTF8\u0026camp\u003d1789\u0026creative\u003d9325\u0026creativeASIN\u003dB000P7PVYI\u0026linkCode\u003das2\u0026tag\u003dtesyettry-20\"\u003egeoboards\u003c/a\u003e for the last car trip and the children love them.  I was looking for a way to freshen them up for this trip and I found some \u003ca href\u003d\"http://planetoftheapels.blogspot.com/2011/09/busy-bag-swap-day-7-geoboards.html\"\u003epatterns\u003c/a\u003e.  I printed them in flashcard size to give the children some inspiration. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 38:  Alphabet Flashcards\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7kikFNx4Lb8/UBhfecC0YgI/AAAAAAAAC2g/7npEi2ceXBE/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BAlphabet%2BFlashcards.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"309\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7kikFNx4Lb8/UBhfecC0YgI/AAAAAAAAC2g/7npEi2ceXBE/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BAlphabet%2BFlashcards.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI found some \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mrprintables.com/alphabet-flash-cards.html\"\u003ebeautiful free printable alphabet flashcards\u003c/a\u003e and printed two sets.  I think the children will enjoy looking through them and can try to find the matches since I shuffled the sets before I put them in the bag.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 39:  Mini Chalkboard\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1dUCvlXBhBA/UBhgqeos1oI/AAAAAAAAC24/BC8qrvNTa14/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMini%2BChalkboard.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"373\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1dUCvlXBhBA/UBhgqeos1oI/AAAAAAAAC24/BC8qrvNTa14/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMini%2BChalkboard.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis one is fairly self explanatory.  I took a mini chalkboard from our \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/04/handwriting-without-tears-review-and.html\"\u003eHandwriting Without Tears homeschool program\u003c/a\u003e and put it in a bag with some chalk and a felt square to use as an eraser.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 40:  Small Jigsaw Puzzle\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IrsK6hDq5FI/UBhhWymIw3I/AAAAAAAAC3E/ICUA_6ufUY4/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BSmall%2BM%2526D%2BWooden%2BPuzzle.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"176\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IrsK6hDq5FI/UBhhWymIw3I/AAAAAAAAC3E/ICUA_6ufUY4/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BSmall%2BM%2526D%2BWooden%2BPuzzle.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI took a small \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QSLK9G/ref\u003das_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie\u003dUTF8\u0026camp\u003d1789\u0026creative\u003d9325\u0026creativeASIN\u003dB000QSLK9G\u0026linkCode\u003das2\u0026tag\u003dtesyettry-20\"\u003eMelissa and Doug wooden travel puzzle\u003c/a\u003e and put it in a bag for the children.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like these activities, you may be interested in more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-ride-activities-set-1.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-ride-activities-set-2.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-3.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-4.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 4\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-5.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 5\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-6.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 6\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/11/busy-bags-revisited.html\"\u003eBusy Bags Revisited\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/4788315265390976664/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/08/car-ride-activities-set-7.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/4788315265390976664"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/4788315265390976664"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/08/car-ride-activities-set-7.html","title":"Car Ride Activities Set 7"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jXB_6Lw_EAs/UBhLpD9qXWI/AAAAAAAAC00/eZxBT2b0gPQ/s72-c/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BHigh%2BLow%2BHomemade%2BInstruments.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055.post-4905960745650106266"},"published":{"$t":"2012-07-31T05:06:00.010-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-02-27T15:26:02.523-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"car ride activities"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Car Ride Activities Set 6"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"As of this morning 30 car travel appropriate busy bags will have been posted and I've finished making a total of 44.  I need to fill 4 more to meet my goal.  I'll admit, my imagination, resources, and enthusiasm are beginning to run low but I will persevere.  Here's the next set of 10 though.  Enjoy!\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e(You can find more ideas in the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-3.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 3\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-4.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 4\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-5.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 5\u003c/a\u003e.)\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 6\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 21:  Make a Magic Wand Kit\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6cNREp2lsk0/UBcbsonaoXI/AAAAAAAACyw/KsQq6AB4DDs/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMake%2Ba%2BWand%2BKit.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"400\" width\u003d\"386\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6cNREp2lsk0/UBcbsonaoXI/AAAAAAAACyw/KsQq6AB4DDs/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMake%2Ba%2BWand%2BKit.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWrap pipe cleaners around a wooden dowel to form the base of the wand.  Then attach some more at the top.  Twist some of the top pipe cleaners into spirals and leave the others straight for the children to decorate with beads. Toss some pony beads into the bag with the magic wands.  The children can decorate their wand tips with the beads of their choice and then play with the wand.  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.freekidscrafts.com/pipe_cleaner_magic_wand-e1551.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 22:  Nursery Rhyme and Preschool Song Flashcards\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HgCECRerDF8/UBccqwV1d2I/AAAAAAAACy8/gd8bpHs9gDY/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BNursery%2BRhymes%2Band%2BSongs%2BFlashcards.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"400\" width\u003d\"390\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HgCECRerDF8/UBccqwV1d2I/AAAAAAAACy8/gd8bpHs9gDY/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BNursery%2BRhymes%2Band%2BSongs%2BFlashcards.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI found some great \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.dltk-teach.com/rhymes/index.htm#Nursery Rhymes\"\u003efree downloadable nursery rhyme and preschool song printables\u003c/a\u003e.  I saved the files and printed them 9 to a page to make flashcards out of them.  I'll put them in a bag and let the children look at the pictures and try to figure out which song it is.  Then we'll sing the songs as a family in the car. (This site is great!  They have the files in color versions for circle times or posting in a classroom and in black in white to use as coloring sheets.  They also have supplementary printables to go along with most of the rhymes.)\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 23:  Simple Marble Run\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6vF-gPpAiG0/UBcd9XWbXYI/AAAAAAAACzI/fgd5GGgTDAY/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BOpen%2BMarble%2BMaze.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"333\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6vF-gPpAiG0/UBcd9XWbXYI/AAAAAAAACzI/fgd5GGgTDAY/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BOpen%2BMarble%2BMaze.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFind a small shallow box.  I used the bottom from a small pizza box.  Glue some straws into the box.  Draw in a path and a starting and ending point.  Of course, no one will examine the picture closely enough to notice that I stuck my stop sign in the wrong spot before having to draw in a second one.  Find a marble and let the kids practice getting the marble from start to finish by tilting the box.  If I had had several small gift size boxes around I would have made several small marble runs instead of one large one.  Check the inspiration link to see several other small examples of this type of activity.  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.teachpreschool.org/2012/01/a-maze-ing-marble-mazes/\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 24:  Felt Faces\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rplAwTLL_Ws/UBcf9XZggtI/AAAAAAAACzU/bLgT56L4DVU/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BFelt%2BPicture%2B-%2BSilly%2BFaces.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"170\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rplAwTLL_Ws/UBcf9XZggtI/AAAAAAAACzU/bLgT56L4DVU/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BFelt%2BPicture%2B-%2BSilly%2BFaces.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCut out an oval \"face\" and lots of accessories.  I tried to make a girl (although she didn't really turn out well), a crazy jester like character and an alien/monster.  See the inspirations for much more well done examples of this activity.  My only defense is that I cut mine out in about 10 minutes and just used sharpies for details.  It was quick which was important to me this time.  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://at-home-adventures.blogspot.com/2010/12/homemade-gifts-busy-book.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://mermag.blogspot.com/2010/10/five-full-days-of-halloween.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://creating-sarah.blogspot.com/2011/08/quiet-book-make-face.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://justsweetandsimple.blogspot.com/2011/04/busy-book.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://jocelynandjason.blogspot.com/2011/11/mr-potato-head-quiet-book-pages-10-11.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 25:  Number Wheel Clothespin Match\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vUQcwn_NpCc/UBclK0hLXFI/AAAAAAAAC0E/ZxiBMaU4qzo/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BNumber%2BWheel%2BClothespin%2BMatch.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"263\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vUQcwn_NpCc/UBclK0hLXFI/AAAAAAAAC0E/ZxiBMaU4qzo/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BNumber%2BWheel%2BClothespin%2BMatch.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDownload and print a pie divided into as many sections as you'd like.  I chose one with six sections.  Cut out the circle and glue that circle onto a cardboard circle of the same size for added thickness and durability.  Then use some stickers to make each section of the pie represent a different number.  Write those same numbers on the clothespins and you're ready.  The children count the stickers and pin the corresponding clothespin onto that section.  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/08/busy-bag-idea-number-wheel.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 26:  Foam Beads Sorting and Stringing\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MsrzsLnAnBI/UBchuMFoaOI/AAAAAAAACzg/IW0ye3ywOqQ/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BFoam%2BBead%2BSorting%2Band%2BStringing.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"239\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MsrzsLnAnBI/UBchuMFoaOI/AAAAAAAACzg/IW0ye3ywOqQ/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BFoam%2BBead%2BSorting%2Band%2BStringing.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI'm hoping that sorting bead like items and stringing them onto a variety of stringing options never gets old.  This time it is foam beads paired with a lace and some pipe cleaners.  These foam beads can be sorted by color or shape and then laced onto either the pipe cleaners or the lace.  \u003ci\u003e Inspiration was my own craft supply shelf.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 27:  Yarn Wrapping\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zIBOK5S78aU/UBcioC1zZBI/AAAAAAAACzs/jJThojaqtRw/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BYarn%2BWrapping.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"274\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zIBOK5S78aU/UBcioC1zZBI/AAAAAAAACzs/jJThojaqtRw/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BYarn%2BWrapping.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis may be too hard for my three and four year old children but it would be great for older kids and I thought I'd try it.  I taped a variety of yarns to a variety of popsicle stick configurations for a yarn wrapping activity.  At the simple end is just wrapping the yarn around a single stick.  More complex is wrapping yarn around a narrow X shape for a slightly different look.  Most complex is weaving the yarn to make a god's eye project.  \u003ci\u003eI was inspired by my own eyes wandering over my craft shelf.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 28:  Sponge Blocks\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i0EkVMtDGOs/UBcjjcLGnWI/AAAAAAAACz4/mBvXBSpYpGU/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BSponge%2BBlocks.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"306\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i0EkVMtDGOs/UBcjjcLGnWI/AAAAAAAACz4/mBvXBSpYpGU/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BSponge%2BBlocks.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTake some sponges and cut them into strips to make great travel \"blocks\" for log cabin style building.  If I had thought about it before I had cut all the sponges into strips I would have made some squares too for variety.  These make great travel blocks because they are quiet, light, compact and have some texture to them to reduce sliding around in cars and other moving vehicles.  Inspiration found \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2011/07/sponge-tower-time.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 29:  Individual Note Pads\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DNHlODvNyX0/UBcnFgZq2PI/AAAAAAAAC0Q/i-eSFWSb4Ww/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BIndividual%2BNote%2BPads.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"290\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DNHlODvNyX0/UBcnFgZq2PI/AAAAAAAAC0Q/i-eSFWSb4Ww/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BIndividual%2BNote%2BPads.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJust toss a couple of small memo books, some cool pens (or pencils or crayons) and some stickers in a bag.  I wrote a sweet message to each child in each book to personalize the book for them.  They may not be able to read the whole message, but they'll recognize their names and \"Mama\".  \u003ci\u003eInspired by browsing the back to school aisle.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 30:  Matchstick Construction\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SetX3gQg0Ls/UBcn4FpXuoI/AAAAAAAAC0c/aaGcxWKaWPg/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMatchstick%2BConstruction.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"309\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SetX3gQg0Ls/UBcn4FpXuoI/AAAAAAAAC0c/aaGcxWKaWPg/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMatchstick%2BConstruction.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI had some \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product\u003d2496\"\u003ecolored wooden craft sticks\u003c/a\u003e in my crafting stash as well.  I put a handful of the matchsticks and a piece of felt into a bag.  The children can create simple pictures from the sticks or even try to build a tower log cabin style.  They could also try to make letters or shapes using the craft sticks.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Happy 41st Wedding Anniversary to my parents.  I love you both!)\u003c/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like these activities, you may be interested in more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-ride-activities-set-1.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-ride-activities-set-2.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-3.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-4.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 4\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-5.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 5\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/08/car-ride-activities-set-7.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 7\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/11/busy-bags-revisited.html\"\u003eBusy Bags Revisited\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/4905960745650106266/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-6.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/4905960745650106266"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/4905960745650106266"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-6.html","title":"Car Ride Activities Set 6"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6cNREp2lsk0/UBcbsonaoXI/AAAAAAAACyw/KsQq6AB4DDs/s72-c/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMake%2Ba%2BWand%2BKit.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055.post-7577737711462358540"},"published":{"$t":"2012-07-30T05:10:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-02-27T15:25:19.187-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"car ride activities"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Car Ride Activities Set 5"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Yes, I'm perfectly aware that this is the third post in a row of busy bags appropriate for car rides.  This blog reflects my life and right now prepping for my upcoming trip is my life.  I am constitutionally incapable of doing anything in half measures.  I am \u003cstrike\u003esomewhat\u003c/strike\u003e completely obsessively determined to have two activities per hour of the car ride (one for each child and then they switch).  I'm anticipating 24 hours in the car.  24x2\u003d...48.  Sometimes being slightly OCD comes in handy.  Sometimes not so much.  Tune in after the trip to see which category this obsession falls into.  If you're interested, see the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-3.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 3\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-4.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 4\u003c/a\u003e.  In order to avoid having to do about 10 consecutive posts like this I'm going to start covering 10 busy bag ideas per post instead of just five.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 5\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 11:  Home for a Spider\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jbxBHxZ_XSw/UBWoubEkboI/AAAAAAAACws/silIouh_-0M/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BCircle%2BWeaving.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"261\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jbxBHxZ_XSw/UBWoubEkboI/AAAAAAAACws/silIouh_-0M/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BCircle%2BWeaving.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI cut and circle and then cut notches around the circumference of the circle.  Then I painted the circle black and taped one end of a long string to the center back of the circle.  I also made a spider out of pipe cleaners.  The kids will wrap the string around the circle to make a spider web for the spider.  You could also make a white circle and use light blue yarn to make a snowflake for a different theme.  Or you could do any color combination and it would still be a beautiful non-thematic project.  Older children can focus on weaving patterns to make a variety of interesting results.  Younger children will weave randomly resulting in a more spiderweb like creation. \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.playcreateexplore.com/2011/10/busy-bags.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 12:  Golf Tee Marble Balancing\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-38Tzff9y3yA/UBWshz96w6I/AAAAAAAACxE/H70IHK6Y8hA/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BGolf%2BTee%2BMarble%2BBalance.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"285\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-38Tzff9y3yA/UBWshz96w6I/AAAAAAAACxE/H70IHK6Y8hA/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BGolf%2BTee%2BMarble%2BBalance.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI enlisted my husband's help with a single polite request (or perhaps a little begging and pleading) for this one.  He cut some pieces of wood and drilled holes in them for me.  We did two different shapes for variety, but I wanted one as a 3x3 grid so that in future years the children can play tic-tac-toe with them.  Then just stick the drilled wood pieces in a bag with some golf tees and marbles.  The idea is for the children to insert the golf tees in the holes (great fine motor activity with color identification and pattern making potential) and then try to balance marbles on top of the golf tees.  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://codyandchelseagroves.blogspot.com/2011/09/busy-bag-swap-day-3-marble-golf-tee.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://lilla-a-design.blogspot.com/2010/03/tavla-av-golf-peggar.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.  For a slightly different version using a foam block instead of wood blocks \u003ca href\u003d\"http://pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com/2009/11/preschool-at-home-marbles-and-golf-tee.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 13:  Color Tint Clothespin Match\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NiggaEyrhEQ/UBWqcXlGwjI/AAAAAAAACw4/4yOv_5yHOG0/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BColor%2BTints%2BClothespin%2BMatch.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"256\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NiggaEyrhEQ/UBWqcXlGwjI/AAAAAAAACw4/4yOv_5yHOG0/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BColor%2BTints%2BClothespin%2BMatch.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eGrab a few paint samples like these.  Trim a strip down the edge of the samples the width of your clothespins.  Then tape or glue those small colored strips onto the edge of the clothespins.  That's it.  You're done.  Stick them in a bag (unattached) and the children have to match and attach the clothespins to the appropriate spots on the paint sample strips.  This task works on a more complex version of color identification and strengthens fine motor skills.  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://thelittlehedgehog.blogspot.com/2012/03/busy-bag-matching-paint-chip-shades.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 14:  Magnetic Paper Clip Sort\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aVfJh0Un_kU/UBWuiTqPB-I/AAAAAAAACxQ/zIDSMAlg7vg/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMagnetic%2BPaper%2BClip%2BSort.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"316\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aVfJh0Un_kU/UBWuiTqPB-I/AAAAAAAACxQ/zIDSMAlg7vg/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BMagnetic%2BPaper%2BClip%2BSort.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI found adhesive backed magnetic strips at our local big box store for less than a dollar.  I stuck one strip to each of four jumbo sized popsicle sticks and then colored around the magnet strips with sharpies to match the four colors of paper clips I happened to have.  Done.  The children will sort the paper clips by color and attach them to the color coordinated stick via the magnetic strip.  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://teachbesideme.blogspot.com/2011/12/busy-bags.html?mid\u003d55\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.  For a slightly different version without magnets \u003ca href\u003d\"http://theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com/2011/07/first-giveaway-100-followers.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 15:  Felt Picture - Rainbow\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jb1NPsZvfCY/UBWxAP-T61I/AAAAAAAACxc/BsM4k7Ug0U0/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BFelt%2BPicture%2B-%2BRainbow.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"249\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jb1NPsZvfCY/UBWxAP-T61I/AAAAAAAACxc/BsM4k7Ug0U0/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BFelt%2BPicture%2B-%2BRainbow.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI just sat down with my felt stash and cut the basic component shapes out along with a black square background.  The pieces will be separate in the bag and the children will have to assemble the picture almost like a puzzle.  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://vibrantwanderings.com/2012/02/keeping-a-toddler-happily-busy-on-a-long-flight.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 16:  Felt Fraction Circles\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QGZMkkModuo/UBWySoQb0cI/AAAAAAAACxo/j6gwbf5Uh9o/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BFelt%2BFraction%2BCircles.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"323\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QGZMkkModuo/UBWySoQb0cI/AAAAAAAACxo/j6gwbf5Uh9o/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BFelt%2BFraction%2BCircles.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTo continue the theme of puzzle like activities with felt, next I made some simple fraction circles from felt.  I just cut them out and used a sharpie to write on the fractions.  The activity is really just about assembling the four circles.  They might do some role playing pretending it is pie, but we'll have to wait and see.  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://countingcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/08/felt-fractions.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 17:  Treasure Chest Jewel Sort\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SMtKrmQHKsY/UBWzpJNPrFI/AAAAAAAACx0/u5llBRupcsY/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BTreasure%2BChest%2BJewel%2BSort.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"299\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SMtKrmQHKsY/UBWzpJNPrFI/AAAAAAAACx0/u5llBRupcsY/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BTreasure%2BChest%2BJewel%2BSort.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI took a small case that Ava's hair bands came in and dumped all the hair bands out.  Then I found some jewels from our craft stash and sorted out six colors of all five shapes.  I could wish the craft jewels had come in six shapes, but not everything can be perfect.  That's it.  I'm tossing the jewels and the box in the bag and the task is to sort the treasure into the individual sections of the treasure chest by either color or shape.  If I had an endless supply of time and energy, I would decorate the case to make it look more like a treasure chest, but they can just use their imagination.  This activity is great for fine motor skills, color and shape identification, sorting, and possibly even patterning.  \u003ci\u003eI was inspired by my own eyes wandering over my craft shelf.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 18:  Button Sorting and Lacing\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uhEzgqUZyA0/UBW1B9cnGpI/AAAAAAAACyA/mKaqHpfhm14/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BButton%2BSorting%2Band%2BLacing.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"262\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uhEzgqUZyA0/UBW1B9cnGpI/AAAAAAAACyA/mKaqHpfhm14/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BButton%2BSorting%2Band%2BLacing.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA while back, while making a craft/art supply order I saw \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product\u003d24064\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ethis bag of buttons\u003c/a\u003e and wanted them.  I had the vague idea they might make a nice collage material.  I haven't touched them since.  The bag was still unopened.  I opened up the bag and sorted out a bunch with holes large enough for some plastic lacing string I bought when I was making \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/search/label/busy%20book\"\u003ebusy book pages\u003c/a\u003e.  Then I tossed the buttons and the laces into a bag for a button sorting and lacing activity.    \u003ci\u003eI was inspired by my own eyes wandering over my craft shelf.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 19:  Nuts and Bolts Play\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xW6J3CBkuII/UBW3LnHXx6I/AAAAAAAACyM/PvBhCP1BKhA/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BNuts%2Band%2BBolts%2BPlay.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"299\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xW6J3CBkuII/UBW3LnHXx6I/AAAAAAAACyM/PvBhCP1BKhA/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BNuts%2Band%2BBolts%2BPlay.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis one is pretty simple and yet the kids seem to love it.  Just stick a few long bolts and matching nuts and washers in a bag.  They screw them on and take them back off.  They try to see how many nuts will fit on one bolt.  They can make a pattern (one washer, one nut, one washe, one nut).  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://michellescharmworld.blogspot.com/2011/04/busy-bag.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 20:  Simple Front-Back Puzzles\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_yNlr1Gt7Rs/UBW4KGb09QI/AAAAAAAACyY/7grRkFRx4Do/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BSimple%2BFront-Back%2BPuzzles.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"371\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_yNlr1Gt7Rs/UBW4KGb09QI/AAAAAAAACyY/7grRkFRx4Do/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BSimple%2BFront-Back%2BPuzzles.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI found some \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.mrprintables.com/printable-animal-flash-cards.html\"\u003egreat free printable animal flashcards\u003c/a\u003e.  I printed them, cut them out, and laid them out on some cardstock and traces squares around them.  Then I cut them in half and glued half of the picture onto the cardstock squares.  The other half of the flashcards are the puzzle pieces.  \u003ci\u003eInsipiration \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/04/file-folder-games-flash-cards.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like these activities, you may be interested in more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-ride-activities-set-1.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-ride-activities-set-2.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-3.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-4.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 4\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-6.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 6\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/08/car-ride-activities-set-7.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 7\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/11/busy-bags-revisited.html\"\u003eBusy Bags Revisited\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/7577737711462358540/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-5.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/7577737711462358540"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/7577737711462358540"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-5.html","title":"Car Ride Activities Set 5"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jbxBHxZ_XSw/UBWoubEkboI/AAAAAAAACws/silIouh_-0M/s72-c/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BCircle%2BWeaving.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055.post-3166939044200992007"},"published":{"$t":"2012-07-29T05:07:00.002-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-26T21:43:34.420-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"car ride activities"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Car Ride Activities Set 4"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"And here are the next five activities I've prepared for the car ride.  See the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-3.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 3\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 4\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 6:  I'm the Ice Cream Man\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Qqi1Y1wTMg/UBSNyQpYR6I/AAAAAAAACvo/WtSajTy0KDA/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BI%2527m%2Bthe%2BIce%2BCream%2BMan.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"394\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Qqi1Y1wTMg/UBSNyQpYR6I/AAAAAAAACvo/WtSajTy0KDA/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BI%2527m%2Bthe%2BIce%2BCream%2BMan.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCut matching felt ice cream bars in several colors and sew around three sides leaving the bottoms open.  Write the colors on the bottom of jumbo popsicle sticks.  I also cut green rectangles for money.  I imagine the children playing the game together.  One child plays the customer and holds the money while the other plays the Ice Cream Man and holds the ice cream.  The customer requests a specific flavor (color) of ice cream.  The Ice Cream Man assembles the ice cream by matching the ice cream bar with the corresponding stick and handing it to the customer in exchange for some money.  Then they can switch roles.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 7:  Simple Fleece Marble Mazes\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4eoOdairMZU/UBSPXUp7nHI/AAAAAAAACv0/Wb-imZDJ9SM/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BSimple%2BFleece%2BMarble%2BMazes.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"225\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4eoOdairMZU/UBSPXUp7nHI/AAAAAAAACv0/Wb-imZDJ9SM/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BSimple%2BFleece%2BMarble%2BMazes.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCut two rectangles of fleece and sew them together leaving a small hole to flip inside out and then insert the marble.  Then sew in lines through both layers to make maze.  I found the tutorial for \u003ca href\u003d\"http://servingpinklemonade.blogspot.com/2010/07/marble-travel-game.html\"\u003emaking a simple marble maze\u003c/a\u003e here.  For \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.craftinterrupted.com/2010/12/stocking-stuffers-marble-maze.html\"\u003emore complex marble mazes\u003c/a\u003e look here.  To make a \u003ca href\u003d\"http://staceylyndesigns.blogspot.com/2011/12/tutorial-tuesday-felt-marble-mazes.html#comment-form\"\u003emarble maze with a slightly streamlined production\u003c/a\u003e look here. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 8:  Color Wheel Clothespin Match\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o-xDb2--Ffc/UBSRK_26_FI/AAAAAAAACwA/WII79vIi2aw/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BColor%2BWheel%2BClothespin%2BMatch.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"274\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o-xDb2--Ffc/UBSRK_26_FI/AAAAAAAACwA/WII79vIi2aw/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BColor%2BWheel%2BClothespin%2BMatch.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI printed a simple color wheel I found online and cut it out and glued it onto a cardboard circle of the same size to make it more sturdy.  Then I took sharpies to wooden clothespins and made matching labeled colored clothespins.  The task is to match and attach the clothespins to the appropriate sections of the color wheel.  This activity addresses color identification, matching, and fine motor skills.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 9:  Square Tile Patterns and Play\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JdgFMe3A6sk/UBSSTm48XkI/AAAAAAAACwM/jv3KT0oqDBo/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BSquare%2BTile%2BPatterns%2Band%2BPlay.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"228\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JdgFMe3A6sk/UBSSTm48XkI/AAAAAAAACwM/jv3KT0oqDBo/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BSquare%2BTile%2BPatterns%2Band%2BPlay.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI actually made this \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/04/project-round-up.html\"\u003esquare tile pattern activity\u003c/a\u003e a while back.  I just pulled it off the shelf and stuck a few patterns and a third of the tiles into one of the travel busy bags. You can get the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F8T9B8/ref\u003das_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie\u003dUTF8\u0026camp\u003d1789\u0026creative\u003d9325\u0026creativeASIN\u003dB000F8T9B8\u0026linkCode\u003das2\u0026tag\u003dtesyettry-20\"\u003esquare tiles\u003c/a\u003e on Amazon or at most teacher supply stores.  My kids also use these in free play to build towers and roads and to create block like pictures.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 10:  Toothpick Pattern Punch\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dZHyUzla9ss/UBSTfzFrOsI/AAAAAAAACwY/lwA3GcZB5u0/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BToothpick%2BPattern%2BPunch.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"277\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dZHyUzla9ss/UBSTfzFrOsI/AAAAAAAACwY/lwA3GcZB5u0/s400/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BToothpick%2BPattern%2BPunch.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePrint a few shapes with dotted lines (or just freehand draw some, or trace some simple stencils) onto regular weight paper.  Put those and a few toothpicks into a bag.  Our travel trays are felt lined, so that's all we need, but if your child will be working on a hard surface, include a piece of felt or small washcloth.  They put the paper shape over the cloth and punch holes along the outline.  Then they can hold the completed punched pattern up to the car window or towards a light fixture to see their pattern light up.  This is a great fine motor activity.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Inspiration found: \u003ca href\u003d\"http://busybagcentral.blogspot.com/2012/03/toothpick-trace-busy-bag.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://planetoftheapels.blogspot.com/2011/09/busy-bag-swap-day-11-popsicle-matching.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://planetoftheapels.blogspot.com/2011/09/busy-bag-swap-day-13-color-counting.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.)\u003c/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like these activities, you may be interested in more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-ride-activities-set-1.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-ride-activities-set-2.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-3.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 3\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-5.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 5\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-6.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 6\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/08/car-ride-activities-set-7.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 7\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/11/busy-bags-revisited.html\"\u003eBusy Bags Revisited\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/3166939044200992007/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-4.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/3166939044200992007"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/3166939044200992007"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-4.html","title":"Car Ride Activities Set 4"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Qqi1Y1wTMg/UBSNyQpYR6I/AAAAAAAACvo/WtSajTy0KDA/s72-c/Busy%2BBag%2B-%2BI%2527m%2Bthe%2BIce%2BCream%2BMan.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055.post-1674698803003851667"},"published":{"$t":"2012-07-28T05:06:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-02-27T15:23:40.022-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"car ride activities"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Car Ride Activities Set 3"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"I'm getting ready for another 12 hour car ride to New Orleans to visit family.  7 months ago, I posted \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-ride-activities-set-1.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 1\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-ride-activities-set-2.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 2\u003c/a\u003e.  This year, when searching for inspiration I used the search term \"busy bags\" online.  It is a gold mine.  There are so many ideas out there for making simple activities for young children from arts and crafts materials you probably already have sitting around the house.  The goal is for the activities to be portable, decently interesting, car appropriate, and numerous.  Each child will have a felt lined lap tray with sides (made from a box) to keep the current activity's contents from spilling and sliding around.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHere's my plan.  Both of my children are potty trained, but they are only three and four years old.  We pretty much have to stop at every single rest area.  The car entertainment cycle will run like this:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eStop at rest stop.  Keep the stop as quick as possible because every extra 10 minutes you spend at a rest stop cumulatively adds at least an hour or two that you can't afford on to the end of the trip.  Go potty and stretch their legs by playing a quick dancing, hopping, or running game.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhen you get back into the car give each child a busy bag or other car ride activity.  Let them play with their own for 10-15 minutes and then have them stuff it back in the bag and switch.  After they finish the activities they have to put them back in the bags and return them to an adult who will put that activity in the finished (and save for the return trip) pile.  Then turn on some tv until the next stop.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWatch 30-45 minutes of tv until the next stop.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRepeat the cycle approximately 12 times occasionally substituting running into a fast food restaurant for a bathroom break/stretching legs/getting meal to go instead of stopping at a rest area.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSo, here are the first five activities I've prepared this time.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 3\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 1:  Popsicle Puzzles (x2)\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R6lhcj3oWfg/UBMECHwn2XI/AAAAAAAACuk/yTRYAyo6H1o/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2BPopsicle%2BPuzzles.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"351\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R6lhcj3oWfg/UBMECHwn2XI/AAAAAAAACuk/yTRYAyo6H1o/s400/Busy%2BBag%2BPopsicle%2BPuzzles.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePrint a picture your children will like that is approximately 5.25 inches tall and 4.5 wide (or 4 wide and use one less jumbo popsicle stick).  Cut the pictures into strips slightly less than the width of a jumbo sized popsicle stick.  Glue the strips onto the popsicles.  Voila.  You have very portable puzzles.  I made two and put them in the same bag.  That adds the additional difficulty of figuring out which puzzle pieces (craft sticks) go with which puzzle.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 2:  Felt Chain\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mx9J3lPeN7c/UBMFYLiH1eI/AAAAAAAACuw/CXCUjy18wlA/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2BFelt%2BChain.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"391\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mx9J3lPeN7c/UBMFYLiH1eI/AAAAAAAACuw/CXCUjy18wlA/s400/Busy%2BBag%2BFelt%2BChain.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCut strips of felt.  Mine are 1.5 inches wide by 9 inches long.  Sew small pieces of velcro to the ends of each strip \u003cb\u003eon opposite sides\u003c/b\u003e.  The children can use them to make roads, bracelets, necklaces, \"paper chain\" style links, etc.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 3:  Lego Duplo \"Puzzles\"\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xvcnTVidOLY/UBMGWr4YcdI/AAAAAAAACu8/Er7AmpT0QWg/s1600/Busy%2BBags%2BLego%2BDuplo%2BPuzzles.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"304\" width\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xvcnTVidOLY/UBMGWr4YcdI/AAAAAAAACu8/Er7AmpT0QWg/s400/Busy%2BBags%2BLego%2BDuplo%2BPuzzles.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eDig into your duplo stash (or any other kind of building blocks you may have) and build several small structures.  I deliberately chose the smaller/slimmer duplo blocks to try to save space.  I made a vehicle set, a flower garden set, and two random block tower type sets.  Take a picture of each set and print the pictures.  Put the picture along with the blocks necessary to build the pictured structure in a bag.  Now you have homemade portable building puzzles.  They can try to build what they see in the picture or simply play with the blocks in their travel trays.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 4:  Felt Picture - House\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ztvZRZgFBuA/UBMHrpGKU_I/AAAAAAAACvI/Gd1Ro7eJkJk/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2BFelt%2BPicture%2B-%2BHouse.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"400\" width\u003d\"369\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ztvZRZgFBuA/UBMHrpGKU_I/AAAAAAAACvI/Gd1Ro7eJkJk/s400/Busy%2BBag%2BFelt%2BPicture%2B-%2BHouse.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eJust sit down with some craft felt and a pair of scissors and create a simple picture.  I made a very simple house.  Stick all the pieces in a bag and then the children can recreate the picture and just play with the pieces.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBusy Bag 5:  Bead and Pipe Cleaner Counting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-19OY-9uX63I/UBMJjvLpyqI/AAAAAAAACvU/T74ksYIG_MA/s1600/Busy%2BBag%2BBeads%2Band%2BPipe%2BCleaner%2BCounting.JPG\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"400\" width\u003d\"371\" src\u003d\"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-19OY-9uX63I/UBMJjvLpyqI/AAAAAAAACvU/T74ksYIG_MA/s400/Busy%2BBag%2BBeads%2Band%2BPipe%2BCleaner%2BCounting.JPG\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eTake 10 pipe cleaners (or perhaps only five if your children or younger).  Wrap a piece of tape around the top of each pipe cleaner and number them 1-10.  Put the appropriate number of pony beads in the bag with the pipe cleaners.  The children can thread the appropriate number of beads onto each pipe cleaner.  They may even notice that they can have each pipe cleaner be threaded with a different color bead.  If your children are even younger, skip the number part of the activity and simply stick some pipe cleaners and pony beads in a bag.  Consider cutting the pipe cleaners in half as they will be easier to handle that way.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Inspiration found: \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.momondealz.com/kids-frugal-fun-popsicle-puzzles-for-valentines-day/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://creating-sarah.blogspot.com/2011/09/quiet-book-fabric-chain.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/diy-lego-instruction-book/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://myplumpudding.blogspot.com/2008/05/traveling-felt-boards.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/preschool-math-with-beads/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.)\u003c/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like these activities, you may be interested in more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-ride-activities-set-1.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-ride-activities-set-2.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 2\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-4.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 4\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-5.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 5\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-6.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 6\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/08/car-ride-activities-set-7.html\"\u003eCar Ride Activities Set 7\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/11/busy-bags-revisited.html\"\u003eBusy Bags Revisited\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/1674698803003851667/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-3.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/1674698803003851667"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/1674698803003851667"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-ride-activities-set-3.html","title":"Car Ride Activities Set 3"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R6lhcj3oWfg/UBMECHwn2XI/AAAAAAAACuk/yTRYAyo6H1o/s72-c/Busy%2BBag%2BPopsicle%2BPuzzles.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}}]}});