About Parking
The parking lot is seen from above, with painted spots, parked cars and orange cones. Kids turn the steering wheel step by step, then roll forward or back up until the car stands straight in the spot with the star. Each of the three spots is a little tighter than the last.
How to play
- Choose a color for your car, then press the green start button.
- Hold the up or down button to drive, and tap left or right to steer.
- On a computer, use the arrow keys or W, A, S and D.
What your child practices
- Spatial thinking
- Driving forward and backward
- Planning a turn
- Patience and fine control
How it grows with your child
YoungAges 6-8
A spot straight ahead, then two side spots to turn into, with a dotted guide line.
Big KidsAges 8-11
Three side spots, each narrower, with more cones, no guide line and less room for error.
Play together
Park toy cars between two books on the table, driving forward and backward, and talk about which way the wheels turn.
