Keeping children entertained during a flight requires planning and a variety of activities.
Planned Activities and Supplies
Bringing along specific items can provide engaging distractions throughout the journey, helping time pass more smoothly for young travelers.
Craft and Fine Motor Skills
Activities that engage small hands can be particularly effective in a confined space like an airplane seat.
- Dot sticker play: Simple and fun, this activity is excellent for developing fine motor skills.
Portable Entertainment
Packing a selection of familiar and novel items offers options for different moods and lengths of time.
Items to pack can include:
- Little presents
- Sticky note flags
- Markers and paper
- Books
Onboard Exploration
Sometimes, engaging with the aircraft environment itself can be a source of entertainment and a change of pace.
This can involve:
- Light switch and air blower exploration
- An excursion to see the flight attendants
Additional Mention
The provided reference also includes this item in its list of ways to keep kids occupied on a plane:
- Win-win wipes
Having a mix of activities and novelties can help make plane travel smoother and more enjoyable for children and parents alike.
