100 things to do on a plane
#1 in 101 Things Series
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What’s inside...
'100 Things to Do on a Plane' provides readers with a diverse selection of activities to make flying more enjoyable and stimulating. The book includes over 100 mind-bending puzzles, mazes, doodles, crosswords, word searches, and more, designed to keep children entertained for hours on long journeys. It features both individual and group activities, making it perfect for sharing. This handy, pocket-sized paperback ensures that time flies on any plane journey with its fun and creative content.
Discussion points
What new activity from the book would you like to try on our next plane trip and why?
If you could add one more activity to the book, what would it be and how would it make traveling more fun?
Which activity in the book do you think would make time fly by the fastest on a plane? Why?
How do you think preparing some of these activities would change the way you feel about flying?
What did you learn about airplanes or traveling from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Let your child pick a few activities from the book to prepare together before your trip, building anticipation and excitement.
Discuss each selected activity’s details and steps, encouraging your child to imagine and elaborate on how they’ll carry it out.
Share your own travel experiences and stories, linking them with activities from the book to make the discussion relatable.
Encourage your child to think about how each activity could teach them something new or interesting about flying or traveling.
Focus on creating a dialogue that values the child’s opinions and choices about travel activities, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The book provides various activities and prompts that encourage children to think creatively and use their imagination to entertain themselves.
Real-World Application: Children can use these skills to find innovative solutions to problems or when they need to entertain themselves during quiet times or in situations with limited resources.
Example Lesson: Independence and Self-reliance
Explanation: By engaging with activities designed to be carried out independently, children learn how to rely on their abilities and entertain themselves without constant adult intervention.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children develop the confidence to handle future situations on their own, whether it’s completing school projects or navigating social settings.
Example Lesson: Patience and Focus
Explanation: The activities in the book often require sustained concentration and effort, teaching children to sit through a task until it's completed.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of patience and focus in achieving goals, whether they’re academic or personal, fostering a disciplined approach to tasks.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Many activities in the book require children to think critically and solve problems, whether it’s puzzles, games, or creative challenges.
Real-World Application: These problem-solving skills can be transferred to academic subjects such as math and science, as well as everyday life challenges, enhancing their analytical abilities.