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?

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.

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.

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

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.