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Watch a movie
Let’s start with the tried and tested solutions for keeping your kids happy and sane during long flights. Watching a movie you downloaded in advance with comfortable headphones is always a convenient way to help your kids relax.

Watch a series
If a movie gets too tiring for your little ones to watch on the plane, there are plenty of TV series for kids that will help make time go by quickly. At Totoli, we’re particularly keen on series that are fun, balanced, and sometimes educational, like the ones we’ll be featuring in our tablets soon.

Play a coloring game
Coloring is one of those activities that can be as care-free or as focused as your kids want it to be. There are many great coloring apps like Toonia and Colorfy plus many more online that you can access if your flight has WiFi. Check out our list of the best free coloring games for kids to see more options.

Play a music game
Another one of our favorite creative activities for kids on planes is playing a music game where kids can improvise freely or even practice key musical ideas and practices on a virtual instrument. Check out our list of the best music apps for kids for our top recommendations.

Play a puzzle game
Another category of games on your phone or tablet that kids enjoy to relax on planes is solving puzzles. There are options suitable for most ages so you can entertain a 3 year old on a long flight or keep a 6 year old busy on a plane without a problem.

Listen to an audiobook
Just like we’ve done on many long drives, one of the best activities for kids on the plane is to listen to an audiobook. There’s a large library of audiobooks for kids on providers like Audible and free options for streaming and downloading on Spotify as well.

Listen to an album
If audiobooks aren’t your thing, download a bunch of your kids’ favorite albums in advance and give them a comfortable pair of headphones to relax and enjoy some calming music.

Listen to a playlist
Making playlists for our kids is one of our favorite activities anyway, so we get excited about building a fresh playlist just for the plane. For older kids, this is even a nice opportunity to co-listen to songs you both enjoy.

Read a book
If your kids love to read, then the question of how to keep kids busy on a plane is solved with a good book. Just make sure you avoid books with sound that are lots of fun at home, but may not be the best on a flight.

Read to your kids
If your kids are having a hard time reading alone, reading to them quietly is a great way to stay connected with them and help them manage their mood while passing the time as well.

Play a card game
This one has multiple possibilities! You can go for a premade option like Uno or bring a classic deck of cards and play something simple like Go Fish.

Play a guessing game
You can play any number of guessing games either from an established game like Clue, or improvise a game of 20 questions where you take turns guessing what the other person is thinking of.

Play a magnetic game
Whether it’s just goofing around with toy magnets or putting together a magnetic puzzle, these are great toys for planes because they’re hard to lose when they stick together. If you’re wondering what toys are allowed on planes and whether magnets are ok to fly with, you’re in luck – magnetic toys should have no trouble stowed away in your carry-on luggage.

Play with stickers
Just like magnets, stickers have the advantage as a toy for planes because they stay stuck until you decide to place them elsewhere. We’re fans of sticker books where your kids can arrange and rearrange to their hearts’ desires.

Play with finger puppets
This one might be a little bit of a throwback, but we’ve gotten plenty of laughs and entertainment playing with finger puppets with our kids. Bring your favorite few and put on a little show together.

Do a scavenger hunt
A scavenger hunt on a plane? Well, it’s possible with a little imagination. Create a list of items that your children can easily spot from their seat or from the aisles and have them look for them based on the clues you provide.

Solve a jigsaw puzzle
Where toys and activities for children on planes go, a jigsaw puzzle with many small parts may not sound like an ideal choice. However, there are travel-friendly magnetic options and easy puzzles with large pieces for your younger kids.

Name the animals
To answer the age-old question of how to keep kids busy on a plane, we’re no strangers to fun improvised games. In this game, you simply give clues about the animal and have your kids guess which one you’re thinking of!

Name the countries
If naming animals is a little bit too childish for your children, try naming countries! Give some clues and test your kids’ geography skills.

Name the foods
Finally, there’s naming foods. Kids of all ages will enjoy guessing what food you’re thinking of and the fun facts and clues you give to help them guess correctly.

Doodle
If your kids are natural doodlers or artists, don’t forget to bring some basic art supplies to help them stay occupied.

Color in a coloring book
Can you bring crayons on an airplane? Sure! Whether it’s crayons, pens, or colored pencils, most varieties should be perfectly fine to bring aboard so your kids can pass the time focused on a coloring book.

Etch a sketch
Are toys allowed on flights? It’s a broad question, but most everyday toys should be ok to bring on board. We try to avoid toys that might make a lot of noise, but a classic creative toy like the etch a sketch is no problem at all.

Fold origami animals
We’ve gotten into folding origami animals a little bit and found it to be a perfectly engaging and calming activity on land, and we expect it to be the same in the air!

Hold a stuffed animal
Can kids bring stuffed animals on planes? As long as we’re talking about a conventional cuddly plush animal, and not a giant one the size of a chair, you should be good! Your child’s favorite fluffy friend might be a mandatory carry-on.

Make a digital photo album
If you’re anything like us, you have a lot of unorganized photos on your phone. You might think of organizing some of them into albums while you’re idling on the plane. You can make this a group activity with your kids to make memorable family albums they can also look back on later.

Edit pictures
While you’re making that family album together, you might even think of editing some pictures together using a simple app to make meaningful adjustments or just goof around with effects.

Make a mini documentary
This requires a little bit of planning and creativity, but consider having your older kids make a mini documentary about the journey.

Write postcards
Bring a few postcards onto the flights so your children can take time to write a few thoughts for friends and relatives.

Write a poem together
When you’re both feeling inspired, try putting together simple poems either out loud or on paper.

Tell a story together
Whether it’s taking turns saying one word to build a little story or writing something down for them to read, try a relaxing storytelling activity to pass the time.

Relax with a pillow
Does a pillow count as a personal item? Generally it’s fine to take as an additional item to your carry-on luggage, which should be extra comforting to your little ones who could benefit from the cushiness and support.

Go for a walk
It’s important for your kids to get out of their seats occasionally to visit the bathroom but also to move their bodies a little bit.

Stretch it out
It’s a long flight! Don’t forget to coordinate a little stretch with your kids so they also stay loose.

Count the seats
As an additional activity to accompany your walk, play a simple game and count the seats with your little one while walking up and down the aisles.

Say hello to the flight crew
When it’s a good time, have your young children say hello to the flight crew and be extra courteous.

Take a snack break
Water and snacks are crucial to a smooth flying experience. Time your snack and bathroom breaks well so you avoid any uncomfortable situations.

Change outfits
For extra long flights, it might be a good idea to have a quick change of clothes just to avoid the irritating feeling of clothes that might have gotten stained or sweat through.

Share your travel goals
Take a moment to talk about the flying experience directly and to share some goals you have for the trip.

Thank the flight crew
When it’s all over, have your kids thank the flight crew and say goodbye!

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Take a museum tour
Tour through hundreds of museums around the world with Google Arts & Culture, from the MoMA in New York to the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, and so many in between. Whether you’re interested in art, science, nature, music, or other cultural curiosities, there’s a museum out there for you to learn about.

Go to the zoo
See the animals at the San Diego Zoo on camera, whether you catch them on a live stream during daytime in San Diego, or on a rebroadcast during the night. You can also learn more about all the animals like koalas and giraffes, and learn more about the zoo’s conservation efforts.

See animals in real time
Check in on various animals in their natural habitats and in zoos around the world on 24 hour webcam streams. Whether you’re interested in bald eagles hanging out in their nests or just a little of puppies in their nursery, there’s interesting animals for every kid to watch and grow closer to.

Explore a national park
Take a virtual tour with the American National Park Service, including a stunning 360 degree video of Crater Lake or a live ocean webcam in the Channel Islands.

See the northern lights
Stream the northern lights in real time with Explore. Situated in the Churchill Northern Studies Center in Churchill, Manitoba in Canada, this live cam has one of the best views of the aurora borealis. February and March are the best times to view the lights in all their splendor.

Take a singing lesson
Learn how to sing, write music, and perform from the School of Rock, an online music school for all ages. There are classes for every age group from 3-5 all the way to 18.

Sing along online
Enjoy virtual karaoke with kid-friendly songs by following along with premade videos on YouTube for classic kids songs and nursery rhymes. All you have to do is search “kids karaoke” and choose your favorites.

Start learning a bit of everything
Take a class on any number of subjects for any level with Khan Academy, the internet’s most comprehensive free school. Kids can take math and reading courses from pre-K to 8th grade, and even high school and college level courses.

Try learning a new language
Apps like Duolingo make the learning experience fun and accessible for every age with game-like engagement and encouragement.

Trek the globe
Go anywhere on earth with the interactive Barefoot World Atlas, which includes fun facts about areas all over the world.

Play with shapes
Your little ones will love sorting and matching shapes on the Goodness Shapes app, learning their names and colors.

Play with numbers
Apps like Prodigy make learning math interactive and fun! Players answer math questions to complete epic quests and earn in-game rewards. Students saw their enjoyment of math and test scores increase after playing the game.

Try a virtual exercise class
There are follow along exercise videos that kids and parents can enjoy together without any experience or equipment. There are plenty of options on YouTube to choose from that are easy to find and free.

Learn to cook
Like exercise, this one crosses from the online world to the offline world as you can cook along with the instructions from a video. You can choose a simple recipe that your little ones can complete from start to finish, or a more complex recipe where your kids help with just a few of the steps.

Learn about space
NASA’s kids club makes it fun and easy to learn space related topics from the comfort of your home with informative games, videos, and slideshows.

Play a Zoom game
A Zoom game like Guess Who keeps kids guessing and helps them remember important clues!

Host a virtual party
Get a group of friends and parents together for a Zoom-based party where you can even do any of the activities on this list together. There are also many fun Zoom games for kids that you can expand to include more people.

Break out of a virtual escape room
There are many online escape room options to choose from where you can solve riddles and collect clues with your kids to escape together. This Hogwarts Digital Escape Room is one of many themed options on this list.

Learn to paint
Services like Sparketh offer thousands of art lessons for kids of all ages and skill levels. There are over 1,000 art video lessons that only require basic art supplies, which means there’s plenty of drawing and painting to do if your kids ever get bored online.

Watch educational videos
Web series like Crash Course Kids cover a myriad of topics that you and your kids can choose from. There’s no shortage of things for kids to do online when they’re interested in engaging with content and learning something as well.

Learn a magic trick
Kids as young as 2 can learn their first magic trick with the Ultimate Magic Academy or from the many videos that make it easy to follow along.

Listen to an audiobook
Stream a reading of a timeless children’s book online and listen along for hours of entertainment.

Do a DIY project
Follow along with video instructions for simple DIY crafts projects. These are physical activities that double as virtual activities for kids.

Do a science experiment
Follow along with video instructions for simple home science experiments like constructing a homemade lava lamp or whipping up a tornado in a bottle.

Dance party
Put on some of your kids’ favorite songs and host a little dance party.

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Read to them
This one is simple. And if you can’t read to them, there are also great children’s audiobooks through streaming services like Audible or on YouTube.

Pick your favorite photos
Go through the hundreds or thousands of pictures of your kid and your family together to pick some of your favorite ones.

Make a scrapbook
Print out your favorite pictures and make a scrapbook, whether that’s on a device or the old fashioned way with a physical book with printed out photos.

Cook together
Prepare a dish that’s very simple where your child can contribute from beginning to end, or make something slightly more complicated where you show your child exactly how the more difficult things are done.

Have a scavenger hunt
Create your own scavenger hunt items and play in your home or in a safe area.

Make paper planes
Whether you fold paper planes from memory or consult an expert, make your best planes and fly them.

Learn origami
If paper planes aren’t challenging enough, learn how to fold more intricate shapes like cranes and even cats and elephants.

Do a puzzle
Pick a puzzle with pieces that are safe for your child’s age and complete it together.

Play a Zoom game
A Zoom game like Guess Who keeps kids guessing and helps them remember important clues.

Take a virtual field trip
Tour through thousands of museums around the world with Google Arts & Culture, see the animals at the San Diego Zoo, check in on animals on a 24 hour webcam, or tour through natural landscapes with the American National Park Service.

Have a movie marathon
Pick your child’s favorite genre or a series of movies and pick a day to watch them all together. Don’t forget nutritious snacks and remember to take breaks so you’re not sitting or lying down all day.

Color pictures in a coloring book
Whether it’s a digital or physical coloring book, there are plenty of fun images to color together.

Take a quiz online
Major publishers like National Geographic have free quizzes about animals, science, and the natural world. If your kid really catches the learning bug, then there are plenty of fantastic educational apps about math, reading, colors, shapes, and more to choose from.

Host a virtual party
Get a group of friends and parents together for a Zoom-based party where you can even do any of the activities on this list together.

Write postcards for friends and family
Pick fun postcards together, write short messages, and send the cards off. This is another activity that can be done offline or online with e-card services like Blue Mountain.

Make a time capsule
Fill a container with special objects from around the house and set a date in the future to open it.

Act out favorite scenes
Pick some of your favorite scenes from TV shows, movies, or even plays, and act them out for your kids or try doing it together.

Draw pictures of things from memory
Take turns drawing animals, objects, and others from memory with a pen and paper. It’s much harder than it sounds!

Build a LEGO set
Pick an age-appropriate set in your price range and build it together.

Learn country names
Look at a map of the world and learn the names of countries, or dive deeper into geographic information using an app like Barefoot World Atlas.

Build a fort
This one’s timeless. Build a fort out of blankets, pillows, and chairs. If you’re looking to take this activity to the next level, try crafting your own construction materials from old boxes or other household objects.

Make a collage
Pick up a few kid-friendly magazines and cut out your favorite images and paste them onto a collage.

Guessing games
Play different animal sounds or the sounds of different instruments and have your kids guess what the sound is.

Try a completely new food
Whether it’s a full dish or one exotic new snack, try a new food together and compare your reactions. As a bonus, this is a great way for kids to learn about new countries and cultures.

Dance party
When all else fails, put on some upbeat music and get the wiggles out. Kidz Bop is always up to date with their covers of popular songs, and is available in both English and German.

This list could go on and on, with dozens more safe activities for kids during COVID that have helped us stay sane. Despite the fact that we’ve had to be extra careful for the past two years and counting, and spent much more time inside than we might have liked, many of these activities have helped our families grow closer, and we’ve made plenty of great memories doing these activities. Next time you’re facing a quarantine or an extended time inside the house, consult this list or try a completely new activity and share it with other parents.

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