A travel puzzle book built for calmer journeys

Plane Games for Clever Kids® is a 192-page paperback activity book containing more than 100 puzzles designed to keep children engaged during aeroplane journeys and airport waits. Written by bestselling puzzle author Dr Gareth Moore, it is a practical, low-pressure way to fill travel time for children with SEND or additional learning needs, as well as any child who benefits from short, structured activities rather than open-ended free play.

How it helps on the move

Each puzzle in the book is short and self-contained, so children can dip in and out without losing their place or feeling under pressure to finish a long task. Activities include spot-the-odd-one-out helicopter puzzles, cloud mazes, and suitcase spot-the-difference challenges, all designed to sharpen focus and support sustained attention in short bursts, which suits children who find long stretches of unstructured travel time difficult to manage.

For schools

• A useful addition to SEN provision for school trips, residential visits, or transport time where children need a calm, structured activity.
• Short, self-contained puzzles suit a graduated approach to supporting SEND learners, allowing pupils to succeed at their own pace.
• Affordable at £5.99 RRP, making it practical for schools to stock several copies for trip bags or SEN resource boxes.
• Suitable across a wide primary age range, so one title can serve several year groups.

For parents and home use

• Gives parents and carers a ready-made way to reduce travel frustration on flights, at airports, or during long car and train journeys.
• Builds a child's confidence by offering achievable, bite-sized puzzles rather than one long task.
• Encourages independent, screen-free entertainment, which many families look for on travel days.
• Works well alongside a child's usual SEND support strategies, giving them a familiar, predictable activity format wherever they are.

Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs

Children with SEND or additional learning needs often find unfamiliar environments, such as airports and aeroplane cabins, harder to settle into. A structured puzzle book gives them a predictable, contained activity that does not rely on reading long instructions or sitting still for extended periods, which can help reduce anxiety and support self-regulation during travel.

Puzzle-based activities of this kind are widely used by parents and schools alongside a child's normal way of working, as one of many simple, low-cost tools that support focus and reduce travel-related stress.

A practical addition to any travel bag or SEN resource box

Plane Games for Clever Kids® is a straightforward, affordable way to support a smoother journey for children with SEND or additional learning needs, whether packed by a parent for a family holiday or kept by a school for trips and transport time.

• Over 100 puzzles and brainteasers, including spot-the-difference, mazes, and odd-one-out activities
• 192-page paperback format, compact enough to fit in a hand luggage bag or seat pocket
• Dimensions: 198mm (H) x 128mm (W), 14mm spine width
• Weight: 142g
• Written by Dr Gareth Moore, bestselling author of the Clever Kids® puzzle series
• Illustrated by Chris Dickason
• Part of the wider Clever Kids® travel puzzle range, alongside Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids® and Car Games for Clever Kids®

• Short, self-contained puzzles. Each activity can be completed in a few minutes, ideal for children with SEND who benefit from bite-sized, achievable tasks.
• Built for real travel. Designed specifically for aeroplane journeys and airport waits, not just general activity time.
• Affordable for bulk buying. At £5.99 RRP, schools can stock multiple copies for trip bags and SEN resource boxes without stretching the budget.
• From a trusted specialist retailer. Supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a UK retailer focused on supporting children and adults with learning differences.

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• What is Plane Games for Clever Kids® and who is it for?
  Plane Games for Clever Kids® is a 192-page paperback puzzle book with more than 100 travel activities for aeroplane journeys. It is designed for families and schools supporting children with SEND or additional learning needs, as well as any child who enjoys short, structured puzzles.
• Is this suitable for children with SEND or additional learning needs?
  Yes, the short, self-contained puzzles suit children with SEND or additional learning needs who benefit from achievable, bite-sized activities. Each puzzle can be completed independently without relying on long stretches of concentration.
• Can schools use this for trips and school transport?
  Yes, schools often use travel puzzle books like this as part of SEN provision for trips, residential visits, or transport time. Its low cost also makes it practical to buy several copies for a resource box.
• Is this book suitable for home use on family holidays?
  Yes, it is designed specifically for family travel, including flights, airport waits, and long car or train journeys. Parents can use it to reduce travel frustration and give children an independent, screen-free activity.
• Does this require reading long instructions?
  No, each puzzle is short and visual, such as spot-the-difference and maze activities, so children do not need to read lengthy instructions to get started.
• How many puzzles are in the book?
  The book contains more than 100 puzzles and brainteasers across its 192 pages, covering activities such as mazes, odd-one-out puzzles, and spot-the-difference challenges.
• Is this part of a series?
  Yes, it is part of the Clever Kids® travel puzzle range, which also includes Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids® and Car Games for Clever Kids®.