Activities for Youth and Families - Youth Speak Out International

Activities

for Youth & Families

These extension activities were created by Youth Speak Out International for our afterschool learning programs.

Media Wellbeing

Social media apps connect us to the rest of the world, but they also open the door to many harmful situations. In this activity, students…

Digital Breadcrumbs

What we post now may prevent us from achieving our dreams in the future. A digital footprint or a digital breadcrumb is a piece of…

Privacy and Security

When we are constantly online, we may get wrapped up in the moment and not realize that we’re sharing way too much of our personal…

Media Literacy

Who we follow online may influence what we believe when viewing media. Celebrities we like might say things that aren’t necessarily true. In this activity,…

Relationships & Communication

We have a responsibility to create and maintain relationships with people we care about. In this activity, students will talk to 2-3 adults about how…

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying and digital drama are often present on social media sites. In this activity, students will brainstorm how they can avoid digital drama and cyberbullying…

Lend Me a Hand

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…

Which One of Us

Thinking about the characteristics of our family members can provide great entertainment when sharing stories about one another. Some family members may be known to…

Hot Potato Appreciation

Reminding ourselves of what we appreciate allows us to think about what it would be like if we did not have it. Many young…

Can You Describe It?

How would you describe an object if someone else had to draw it? They’ve never seen the object before. They can only draw it based…

Wordplay Flashback

Remembering every word a person says can be difficult if you are distracted by a screen device or your surroundings. This activity will test your…

Unplug To Connect Dancing Machine

Can you Unplug to Connect and dance like a robot to show off your stylish moves? Even if you have no dance skills, learning one…

Remember That Time?

Having conversations with your family about your funniest, most embarrassing, or most memorable moments can provide great entertainment and stories to tell for years to…

Guess Against the Clock

You and your family are in a race against the clock. Your goal? Guess what object your teammate is holding behind their back. You can…

Which Emoji Am I?

Emoticons or emojis are great ways to show how we are feeling when we send messages. These emojis many times can reflect actual human facial…

Ten Things About…

Knowing information about our family members (such as their experiences, childhood activities, favorite foods, or the most memorable places they’ve visited) can impact what we…

Walk a Mile in my Shoes

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to switch roles with your family members? Children become the parents/guardians or the other way around?…

Make a Family Photo Journal

Plan and create experiences together that you and your family will want to remember, capture photos, and create a log of your family time.

Family Scavenger Hunt

One indoor activity that will always keep you and your family engaged is a classic scavenger hunt. Participants in a scavenger hunt search and collect…

Unplugged Stories: Make Your Own Mad Libs

Mad Libs is an exciting word replacement activity. This is a great way for families to get creative using specific words in part of a…

Create Your Own Screen Time Comic

Tell a story about one or more characters who find a way to spend less time using their screen device. How do they unplug? Is…

Create a Screen Time Diary for Unplugging to Connect

In this activity, you’ll become a scientist of sorts and gather information about how you spend time using screen devices in your house. For families…

How Much Time Do You Use On-Screen Technology at Home?

In this activity, you and your family will make a quick list of the technologies you use at home and how much time you spend…

Don’t Buy Into the Drama

Gossip spreads quickly on social media, texting and group chats. Likewise, bullying has been a part of school communities for a long time, but social…

Count Your Fillers

When speaking, many people will use “like,” “um,” or “uh” to fill the silent space in a conversation. Other words you might here are “so”…

Text Talk: The Difference Between Nice and Mean

Some things can sound nice or rude depending on how you say them, but in a text message, you can’t show that you’re smiling. This…

Unplugged Charades

This is no ordinary game of charades. In this activity, you’ll start by thinking about things you do with a screen device, like watching videos…

Create a Mini Commercial

Practice persuasive communication and video creation. How would you convince someone to buy (or NOT buy) an object in your house?

Create a Life’s Purpose Collage

A sense of purpose can help children and teens feel more optimistic about the future and believe in themselves when faced with challenges. What exactly…

Tandem Drawing: Who Knows What It Is?

This is a chance to get creative, keep an open mind, and connect through shared imagination. In this activity, drawing is about the journey, not…

Who Am I?

If hours of television have been melting your brain, this activity can help you get it running again. You’ll take the famous characters and celebrities…

Never Have I Ever…

In this activity, you and your family will think about things you’ve never experienced. Think about things that you have never done, but someone in…

Today’s Technology & Communication is made possible with support from Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc., which receives significant funding for its overall operations from the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department provides support for Prime Time’s Middle School Out-of-School Time Initiative.