Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! - This three pack is great for multiple kids in the backseat and is easily filled from a water bottle. Mess free and reusable makes this set a must have.

PicassoTiles 2-in-1 Double-Sided Magnetic Drawing Board - With so many options for magnetic boards out there this one is my favorite because it combines basic alphabet learning with free space creation in the same board with an attached pen so you never have to worry about losing it. 

Lacing Toy for Toddlers - A great hand eye coordination training toy for little hands, but also a fun fidget for older kids and adults. 

Travel Tangram Puzzle - I love how this set can grow with the child. They can begin with simple matching and build to more complicated designs all inside an easy to travel book. 

Magnetic Blocks Tough Building Tiles - If you don't already have a set, I'm partial to this design. My kids have enjoyed building with these on a magnet board, the fridge, a tabletop, and also just making the click clack sounds of stacking them as well. 

Wooden Letter and Number Construction Activity Set - Bright colors, and open play design will allow your kids to build art as well as practice their letter making with this set. 

Friendship Bracelet Making Kit - I love how compact this kit is and it is great for everyone to work on their fine motor skills. Also a great chance to create something to give to new friends they meet during their travels. 

Rubber Band Bracelet Kit - These teach basic weaving and come with a travel friendly case. They are great for beach and pool trips since they can get wet with no issue. 

2000 Stickers: Busy Farm Activity and Sticker Book - If you have a kid that is sticker obsessed you are not alone. This book of 2000 stickers with scenes and activities to fill in will surely keep your kid busy in the backseat or while waiting for a gas fill-up.

Best Hidden Pictures Puzzles - Great to color and find as a group this collection will be a family favorite throughout the trip. 

NuFun Activities Mess Free Set - A less expensive version, that can be printed with any design you can get your hands on or just open for free creation without the mess. If there is a parent that isn't obsessed with these, I'd like to meet them!

Active Minds Wipe Clean Learning Boards - Keeping up with skills built in school can be hard when on a fun family trip, but with these boards it makes learning easy to incorporate and take a long with reusable boards connected together to avoid loss. 

Crayola Washable Window Markers make it possible to stop saying no to decorating the windows during your drive. Decorate windows with creations and fun messages to other travelers, and even add some fun to your hotel windows to personalize your visit. 

Create-a-Cutie Animal - Let your kid's imagination wild as they create fun animals out of all kind of things. They have more than enough stickers and sheets to share with the whole family and turn any tired kid into a giggling one with the funny creations. 

Bubble Fidget Pop-in-It Spiral Notebook - A toy and a creativity journal all in one! Keep your sticker collection in one place, make notes about your favorite parts of the day, and don't forget doodling is great for everyone all while enjoying the blissful fidget pop-it.