Kids' Scrambles - Packing Your Suitcase Quiz

The scrambled clue "rsthtoouhb" = toothbrush.

Bringing a toothbrush when you travel helps keep your teeth clean and your breath fresh, even when you are away from home. It also helps prevent cavities and keeps your mouth healthy during your trip.

Fascinating fact: The first toothbrush with bristles was invented in China in the 1400s, and it used stiff hairs from a pig's neck.

The scrambled clue "hasoopm" = shampoo.

Packing your own shampoo can be important if you use a special kind for your hair. Not all countries might have the specific kind that you use.

Fascinating fact: The word "shampoo" comes from a Hindi word meaning "to massage."

The scrambled clue "ssptoarp" = passport.

You need your passport because it proves your identity and allows you to travel to other countries. It also helps you get through airports and border checks without problems during your trip.

Fascinating fact: Some passports can let you visit over 190 countries without needing a visa, but not all countries' passports are this powerful.

The scrambled clue "awtre tltebo" = water bottle.

If you bring a reusable water bottle, you can stay hydrated while you are out exploring new places. It also helps you save money and reduce waste by refilling it instead of buying drinks during your trip.

Fascinating fact: One person using a reusable water bottle can potentially keep hundreds of plastic bottles out of landfills each year.

The scrambled clue "tooahpstet" = toothpaste.

Make sure if you bring toothpaste on an airplane, it is a travel-size container so you can take it through security without any problems. Some countries don't allow you to travel with larger tubes.

Fascinating fact: People once used powders made from crushed shells, charcoal, and even chalk to clean their teeth!

The scrambled clue "riuabrshh" = hairbrush.

Bringing a hairbrush on your trip helps keep your hair neat and untangled while you are away from home. You might consider bringing a comb as well.

Fascinating fact: The average person has about 100,000 hairs on their head!

The scrambled clue "tarswee" = sweater.

If you are travelling to somewhere with a cold climate, bringing a sweater helps keep you warm and comfortable during your trip. It also gives you an extra layer when the temperature drops.

Fascinating fact: Sweaters were originally worn by fishermen.

The scrambled clue "trelav gieud" = travel guide.

Purchasing a travel guide before your trip helps you learn about the places you plan to visit and find fun things to do. It also gives you helpful tips about food, sights, and local customs during your trip.

Fascinating fact: Some of the earliest writings about travel were created by people in ancient Greece and Rome on papyrus or parchment, and they described what the travelers saw and experienced.

The scrambled clue "nreucssne" = sunscreen.

Sometimes travelers forget to wear sunscreen on their trip, but using it helps protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays while you are outdoors. It is especially important if you plan to do outdoor activities like swim at the beach or go hiking.

Fascinating fact: People in ancient times also used things like rice bran, jasmine, and zinc oxide to protect their skin from the sun.

The scrambled clue "neciidem" = medicine.

If you require any special medication, you should bring it with you during your trip. This is especially true if you have prescription medication that would be difficult to get in another country.

Fascinating fact: The word "medicine" comes from a Latin word meaning "the art of healing."

The scrambled clue "gelssasusn" = sunglasses.

If you happen to visit a country with a lot of sun, it might be a good idea to bring sunglasses to protect your eyes from bright light. You can pack them in a special case so they don't get crushed.

Fascinating fact: The Inuit once used snow goggles made from bone, wood, or ivory to protect their eyes from the bright glare of the sun on snow.

The scrambled clue "driobnga pssa" = boarding pass.

Some boarding passes can be printed at home, and if you can't do that, you can get one at the airport before your flight. A boarding pass is needed before you can get on the plane, and it shows important details like your gate and boarding time during your trip.

Fascinating fact: Boarding passes used to be written by hand before computers!