Since we are all moms around here, I bet our days all feel very similar to one another’s… crazy that is! The weight of the world is in our hands as we try to juggle many balls and wear many hats all while balancing on the fine line of a tight rope. Then at the end of the day we realize that some of the balls fell, some hats weren’t worn, and the love of those around us provided a safety net that we didn’t expect to need.
One of the balls that I drop on occasion is the “your address is…” ball, and others like it. Although I often reinforce, through our daily lives, important concepts such as shapes, colors, numbers, and letters, I’ve realized that I overlook teaching my kids (especially my first born) a handful of important facts and tidbits of information that are specific to our family. 
Because life at home seems to feel like a whirlwind of undone laundry, sibling squabbles, and never done to-do lists…. and since I can’t empty the dishwasher while sitting in the car… I decided that our short car rides are a great time to get the conversation going about important facts in our lives… hence the invention of our car quiz.
Before we leave for a short car ride, I decide on a couple of questions to quiz the kids on and they gladly welcome my undivided attention. Be sure to download the FREE CAR QUIZ PRINTABLE of life facts for toddlers and preschoolers (so you won’t be the mom whose son doesn’t know his own birth date… uh hmmm).
Why the Car Quiz?
Because as moms, our precious time is divided in so many ways that we sometimes forget to have these conversations. In the car we are not distracted by our to-do list and computer, so short trips are a great time to quiz our kids on one or two important facts at a time. Pick a couple of questions before your trip and please drive safely!
