Hourly surprise envelopes for a long trip
Print one numbered envelope per hour of the journey and tuck in something small: a sticker sheet, a folded activity page, a riddle or a funny note. No new toys needed.
A grown-up cuts along the solid outline, folds on the dashed lines and glues the two side flaps to the bottom flap. Leave the top flap free to open. Fill it from your activity booklet. Any snack must suit the child’s age — eat sitting upright and supervised, and in a car stop safely for food.
Questions
Do we have to open one exactly on the hour?
No. The numbers just help you prepare. If a child is asleep or happily busy, save the surprise for later.
Do I need to buy presents?
No. Use things you already have: a page from the activity booklet, a note, stickers or a small familiar toy. Avoid small parts for young children.
Is this free?
Yes. Everything in Capy travel mode is free to use without an account, and nothing you type (like a child’s name) is sent to a server.
A passenger adult runs the activities; the driver concentrates on driving. Looking out of the window, talking and resting count too.