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 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.

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.

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.

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 using them. Next, as a group, you’ll come up with new and creative ways to spend less time on your devices and more time connecting with one another, for example, or exercising, pursuing your hobbies, cooking, or playing games together.

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 on a laptop or listening to music on your smartphone, and things you do without a screen device, like riding a bike or watering your garden. How is the classic game of charades different when you act out screen time activities? Begin by choosing the appropriate grade level for the […]