Categories
Family members will race against the clock and name as many things in a given category as they can. Try thinking outside the box and choose answers that may be different from someone else.
Activities for Families
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 listening skills and teach you when to put down your mobile devices. If your friends and family members believe they have a good memory, now is their time to prove it in a flashback of words.
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 or two moves can allow you to unplug from your technology and have fun with your family. Dance moves are great to try even if you are making fun of yourself and enjoying time with friends and family. What if you were an Unplug to Connect Dancing Machine and could create robotic dance moves and have fun with your family members? It’s time for you to find out.
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 come. What if you wanted to remind your family members of a funny experience but couldn’t use words to tell the story? Let’s see how well you can tell a story using only nonverbal communication.
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 only ask “Yes or No” questions. With just 60 seconds to get it right, you’ll need to choose your questions carefully.
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 expressions if we try to imitate them. Which facial expressions do you use when you are confused, really excited, annoyed, or unsure of something? Facial expressions are also a form of non-verbal communication if you know how to read them. Can your family members guess which emoji you’re imitating?
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 take interest in as we grow and develop. One of your family members could have been face-to-face with an angry, wild animal and didn’t know what to do! This activity will allow you to gather this interesting information and hold great conversations with your family.
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? What is mom like when you’re trying to communicate with her but she is on a screen device? What if the child didn’t complete tasks after being asked multiple times by an adult because they were glued to their technology? This activity is an interactive way to see what is like to be in the shoes of someone else.
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 a number of items.