I myself am taking a long car trip this summer. Really really long. So long that I want to change the topic now. I am stocking up now on activities, new books, workbooks and more to help stave off boredom without just turning on a DVD. Oh, I’ll be bringing some of those too, but I try to reserve those for nighttime driving or complete meltdowns.
One product from Peter Pauper Press that I am beyond impressed with is the Safari Adventure Mega MagnaForms – Magnetic Play Set (There’s also a Princess set). Now this is a perfect car or airplane activity. I have several criteria for such activities, and this fits them all: It’s portable and self-contained (with a nice sturdy pouch to hold the pieces), it has several different activities within the one set, and it’s easy enough for my child to use on his own.
Some of the activities include a junior picture sudoko (reusable, because it uses the magnets), several different play scenes to use the magnets on, tic-tac-toe, pattern completion, and several other games. You can see see some of the different two-page spreads at the Peter Pauper site. It’s perfect for ages four and up.
The Scratch & Sketch books from Peter Pauper Press are wonderful to have on hand when the summertime “I’m bored’s” come to your house.
They are also a great gift idea (I personally love it when my children receive disposable activities), and there are Scratch & Sketch books for any sort of interest: from fine art, to princesses, to dinosaurs, to superheros. The way that the pages are structured make it equally attractive to my five-year-old and my ten-year-old.
A word of warning: it is messy. Some of you who value cleanliness over quiet entertainment might not get this set anywhere near your car, and that’s okay. I myself put a high emphasis on self-entertainment when we are in the car. If you don’t mind black shavings in your car, or if you want to have a newspaper underneath, they are a nice self-contained car activity set. This would not be an everyday car toy, but it will definitely be coming along in my little bag of tricks this summer (Did I mention that we are taking a long, long car trip?).
We have a Scratch and Sketch book of your choice for one winner (U.S. or Canada). Check out all the different subjects offered over at Peter Pauper Press, and leave a comment saying which book interests you most.
Find out what other books and activities are up for grabs at the Summer Fun Giveaway main page. We will announce all the winners on June 11.
my grandkuds would love the safari.
I woudl love to win the Batman scratch and sketch!
my son would love these!
the brainiacs secret agent activity book would interest my 11 year old.
These look like great activity books -I like the Merry Christmas Scratch and Sketch.
Fashion Show my gals
My son would love the animals.
They all look terrific! I think we’d start with Wild Safari. Thanks for the opportunity!
The rain forest is the most appealing. Thank you.
Scratch and Sketch America sounds cool.
Please include me in your giveaway.
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carlene
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My daughter would love the Fashion Show or Flower Fairies scatch and sketch books
SCRATCH AND SKETCH BUTTERFLIES AND FRIENDS really nice
RAIN FOREST SCRATCH AND SKETCH for my grandkids they are home schooled and my daughter is always looking for new cool things to do with them
My nephew would love the Knights Scratch and Sketch book. Thank you for the fun give-away.
Looks like good passenger travel materials.
If i win I will take it with me on the plane.
my son is big into dino’s lol so he would love the dinosaur scratch and sketch!
The rainforest seems great
The rainforest one looks great for my boy and girl to share.
All look great for the kids… Right now Wee Man is all about Dinos so I think he would get a kick out of the SCRATCH AND SKETCH DINO DUDES… if it’s animals or reptiles he is all about it
My granddaughter would LOVE the Fashion Show one.
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This looks like fun! Thanks for the chance.
My kids woul like the Under the Sea one.
I would use them. I’m a freelance artist.
These look like so much fun!
I like the Pirates or Knights for my son.
Fashion Show Book for our grandson.
DRAGONS & MYTHICAL CREATURES SCRATCH AND SKETCH
That looks really great! That would be enjoyed between both my son and husband very much!
The Pirates would be great or the Dragons!
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I have a little boy that would LOVE the pirates one! Thanks.
BRAINIAC’S SECRET AGENT ACTIVITY BOOK is my pick.
The flower fairy one looks the best. Thanks for the chance to win.
My daughter would love these.
My son would loooooooooooove the Batman scratch and sketch.
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My daughter would love the Butterflies & Friends.
My daughter is sitting with me and just chose, “Butterflies and Friends” as the pick she would like to win. Thank you for the chance.
My daughter would love the ANCIENT EGYPT SCRATCH & SKETCH — she loves reading and learning about Ancient Egypt.
The pirate one looks cool! Thanks for a great giveaway! -ChantelleSabino at mac dot com
Pirates are cool.
My daughters would love the Fashion Show Scratch and Sketch.
My boys would like the WILD SAFARI SCRATCH AND SKETCH. Thanks 🙂
I like the Scratch and Sketch America.
I remember getting small books like this at the book fair at school when I was young. I know my kids would love them! Thanks for the chance to win!
The Egypt one!
Pirates scratch and sketch book would be awesome for my nephew
I would love to give them to my friend’s twins.
thanks for the chance
I like the Sand Art book.
I like the SAFARI ADVENTURE MEGA MAGNAFORMS.