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.

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.

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.

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.