Typically, when you think of traveling with kids, you think of how difficult it is to keep little kids entertained while you're on the road. However, we often forget about kids whoare around 8 to 12 years of age. Even though the older your kids get, the easier they are to keep still, they can still get restless, grumpy, and just hard to be around. So, how can you keep your older kids busy while you're on a long road trip this summer? This article will list a few suggestions.

1. Adventure Books for Kids

One of the best things you can do is buy adventure books for 8 to 12-year-old boys and girls. Adventure books are great because they're not only extremely captivating, but sometimes they come with fun games as well. For instance, there are some adventure books for boys and girls that involve solving certain mysteries along the way. The best part about adventure books is that you can keep your kids highly entertained without having to put a screen in front of their face for hours and hours on end. 

2. Slime

Slime is all the rage right now for kids of all ages. A fun thing to do with your kids is to make slime with them the day before you go on a road trip and then bring it with you in the car to play with. As a sensory toy, it's also really great for their brains developmentally. The only thing to consider with slime is that it can be hard on upholstery if it drops on it, so try to look for a slime recipe that's a little bit easier on furniture and car interiors. 

3. Knitting

What kid doesn't love an activity that keeps them busy? Knitting may be something that you only thought was fun for grandparents to do, but knitting is actually a really fun way for your kids to get creative with their hands. For instance, your kids can make fun beanies for their friends or even small stuffed animals to play with. Try to teach them some basic knitting stitches about a week before you go out of town, that way they know the basics but they are still excited about creating something fun and new. 

Use the tips in this article to help keep your 8 to 12-year old's busy while you're on a road trip this summer.