<\/a><\/b>Buy a world map and pin it up at home before your trip. Give your children geography lessons by showing them where your family will be going. Talk about the distance, the neighboring countries, and which the continent you\u2019ll be on.Visit your public or school library and stock up on picture books about the country you\u2019ll be visiting. Practice the language of that country. Focus on the attributes of the particular areas where you\u2019ll be staying.Practice suitcase packing! Let your children help pack their own suitcases. Allow them to bring along some of their favorite toys or other items in their own backpack or rolling suitcase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAdapted from original submission by Karen Walter, Local Travel Excursions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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