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.

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.

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.