Activity

Lend Me a Hand

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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.

Which One of Us

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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 do a particular action or may be predictable in certain situations. In this activity, participants will choose random scenarios or questions to share with their family. For example, “Who would lose track of the group at a theme park because they are distracted at the gift shop?” After hearing the scenario/question, family members will make their vote on which one of them would most likely be in that situation.

Hot Potato Appreciation

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Reminding ourselves of what we appreciate allows us to think about what it would be like if we did not have it. Many young children and even adults say they appreciate their technology and digital devices. Aside from technology, think about all the things you are thankful for in your life. Some examples are mom, dad, grandparents, school, teachers, and great friends. In this activity, participants will toss around a round object that represents the “hot potato” that is too hot to hold or handle. Each person who catches the object must share who or what they appreciate and quickly toss the object to another player. To make this activity more exciting and engaging, family members can add claps or chants during the activity as the object gets tossed around.

Can You Describe It?

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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 only on what you tell them. This activity is a great way to discover new ways of communicating. If you’re description is unclear, the other person may misunderstand and interpret it differently. They may not envision what you’re thinking or seeing.

Wordplay Flashback

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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

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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?

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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.

Which Emoji Am I?

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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?