Some of you will get this, here’s the title I should’ve chosen originally.
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Let me know your ideas for before, during, or after trips to get kids engaged or excited about the places we’re going.
Before a family trip, I threw a “day camp” for my nephews (ages 2, 4, & 5). We made crafts, tried regional foods, watched kid-friendly videos, and colored pictures of landmarks while talking about what makes them special.
When we actually traveled, they got it. They got excited spotting things they’d learned about and understood why what they were seeing was cool.
Here’s the thing: kids go to incredible places and have no idea why they’re special. Adults choose Italy because we know about the