Fall road trips are the best because you get to travel around the world and explore new and exciting places in the fall season.
But how do you get your special needs child to stay occupied while riding inside the car this fall season or excited to travel from one place to the next stop? or fun games that you can do also outside of the car when you get to your destination?
Here are 25 fall road trip games and activities that can be adapted to accommodate the needs of disabled children:
- I Spy: Play the classic “I Spy” game, describing items that can be seen both inside and outside the vehicle.
- Sensory Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items related to fall that the children can find and touch during rest stops.
- Storytelling: Take turns creating a collaborative story, where each child adds a sentence or two to continue the narrative.
- Nature Bingo: Prepare bingo cards with pictures of fall-related items like leaves, acorns, pumpkins, etc. Children can mark off items they spot during the trip.
- Road Trip Playlist: Involve the children in creating a road trip playlist with their favorite songs.
- Sing-Along Sessions: Have a sing-along session with songs that the children enjoy.
- Autumn Colors Counting: Ask the children to count how many red, orange, yellow, and brown items they see outside the window.
- Word Association Game: Choose a fall-related word and have the children take turns coming up with related words.
- Guess the Sound: Play various nature sounds (rustling leaves, chirping birds) and have the children guess what they are.
- Pumpkin Patch Storytime: If you pass a pumpkin patch, stop and have a mini storytime or let the children pick small pumpkins.
- Fall-Themed Mad Libs: Have some fall-themed Mad Libs ready to entertain the children during the journey.
- Scarecrow Building: Carry craft supplies and let the children create their own scarecrows during rest stops.
- Autumn Memory Game: Place fall-related items on a tray, let the children study them, then cover the tray and have them recall as many items as possible.
- Nature’s Sketchbook: Provide the children with sketchbooks to draw and capture the beautiful fall scenery they see.
- Fall Leaf Craft: Collect colorful fall leaves and use them for leaf rubbing or other creative crafts.
- Guess the Smell: Prepare small containers with fall scents (cinnamon, apple, etc.) and let the children guess what they are.
- Travel Journal: Give each child a travel journal to jot down their experiences and feelings during the trip.
- Fall-Themed Pictionary: Draw fall-related items and have the children guess what they are.
- Leaf Pile Jumping: If you stop at a safe location with leaf piles, let the children play in them.
- Autumn Snack Creations: Provide ingredients for the children to make their own fall-themed snacks, like apple slices with caramel.
- Cloud Shapes: Encourage the children to look for different shapes in the clouds during the journey.
- Animal Spotting: Keep an eye out for wildlife during the drive and see who can spot the most animals.
- Guess the Tune: Play snippets of fall-themed songs and have the children guess the song titles.
- Seasonal Trivia: Prepare fall-related trivia questions and see how many the children can answer correctly.
- Guess the Fall Food: Blindfold the children and have them taste different fall treats to guess what they are (e.g., pumpkin pie, apple cider).
Remember to consider the individual needs and preferences of each child and tailor the activities accordingly. Safety and comfort should always be the top priorities during the road trip. Have a fantastic fall adventure!
Also, be sure to check out these additional resources when traveling in the fall season and comment down below your favorite road trip game with the kids.
