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We may find that doing specific tasks with one hand may be a very challenging experience. Many times individuals enjoy completing tasks on their own and feel they don’t need assistance. There could be situations where someone may legitimately need assistance but do not know how to communicate and ask someone for it. In this activity, family members practice teamwork and try to complete a task, each person with hand placed behind their back. They must communicate effectively and work together to complete the task.
Begin by choosing the appropriate grade level for the child or children in your family:
Tasks to Complete
- Tie a shoe
- Put on a wrist watch
- Put on a band-aid
Activity
- Each participant must place one hand behind their back.
- Attempt to complete each task above with the help of a partner. If you’re attempting these tasks alone, think about how you might communicate with someone to complete the task. What would you say to them?
- Communicate with your partner and coordinate your actions.
- Optional: Upload a photo or video of you and your family members completing the tasks.
Talk About It
Here are some things your family can talk about as you play this game:
- Which tasks did you complete? How far did you get?
- How did you and your partner work together to complete each task?
Tasks to Complete
- Tie a shoe
- Put on a wrist watch
- Put on a band-aid
Activity
- Each participant must place one hand behind their back.
- Attempt to complete each task above with the help of a partner. If you’re attempting these tasks alone, think about how you might communicate with someone to complete the task. What would you say to them?
- Communicate with your partner and coordinate your actions.
- Optional: Upload a photo or video of you and your family members completing the tasks.
Talk About It
Here are some things your family can talk about as you play this game:
- What did you say to your partner which was the most helpful?
- Which task was the most challenging? Why do you think it was particularly challenging?
- How would you do these tasks with three people? Do you think it would be easier or harder?
Tasks to Complete
- Tie a shoe
- Put on a wrist watch
- Put on a band-aid
Activity
- Each participant must place one hand behind their back.
- Attempt to complete each task above with the help of a partner. If you’re attempting these tasks alone, think about how you might communicate with someone to complete the task. What would you say to them?
- Communicate with your partner and coordinate your actions.
- Optional: Upload a photo or video of you and your family members completing the tasks.
Talk About It
Here are some things your family can talk about as you play this game:
- How did you communicate in order to complete the tasks? What was the most challenging part of this game?
- Was it hard to ask for help? How did you feel about doing these tasks together?
- What other tasks can you come up with for round two of this game?
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