Group Size: 1 to 25 Time Needed: 10 to 15 minutes Goal: To promote teamwork, group cohesion and problem solving Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: Could get messy! Resources Needed: Several bottles of bubbles, tape, trash can or a bowl to be the “basket” Step-by-Step Instructions Before class place your basket in […]
Group Size: 1 to 50+ Time Needed: 5 to 20 minutes depending on size of group and discussion; this activity requires about 20 minutes of prep time Goal: To help participants get to know each other; a fun way to break a large group into several small ones Audience: Parents, Couples, Teens, Children, Singles Special […]
Group Size: 11 to 25 Time Needed: Throughout the duration of class Goal: Explore an activity for creative expression and to relieve stress Audience: Couples, Teens, Parents, Singles Special Considerations: None Resources Needed: Butcher/craft paper cut to fit tables, colored markers or crayons, tape to secure paper to table Step-by-Step Instructions Cover each table before […]
Group Size: Any Time Needed: 10 to 30 minutes Goal: First day introductions, recognize individual and family strengths Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children Special Considerations: Have an example of a Family Flag to show the class Resources Needed: Various colored construction paper or cardboard Art supplies for decorations: markers, crayons, glue, glitter, etc. Yarn or […]
Group Size: 10 to 30 Time Needed: 15 to 30 minutes depending on size of group Goal: To provide an icebreaker Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: Works best with outgoing and active groups; may not work well with more reserved groups. Make sure you don’t pick someone who is shy to go […]
Group Size: 10 or more (depends on space available) Time Needed: 10 to 15 minutes Goal: To help group get to know each other (great for first day introductions!) Audience: Couples, Singles, Parents, Teens, Children Special Considerations: Consider the education levels of your group members before you pick this activity. This activity is very loud. […]
Group Size: 11 to 50 Time Needed: 15 to 20 minutes, depending on size of group Goal: To help participants get acquainted and have fun Audience: Couples, Teens, Parents, Children Special Considerations: Choose couples that will be recognizable to your audience; be sensitive to age, ethnicity, generation, etc. Co-facilitators can play the game with the […]
Group Size: 11 to 51+ participants Time Needed: 5 to 20 minutes (depends on size of group) Goal: To help group get to know each other Audience: Couples, Singles, Parents, Teens, Children Special Considerations: It can get loud. Be mindful of your participants’ education levels and English proficiency; this activity may not be appropriate for […]
Group Size: 10 to 30 Time Needed: 15 minutes or more depending on how many stories you choose to share Goal: To get to know each other Audience: Parents, Couples, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: If working with couples or families, make sure they know to write stories only about themselves. A good rule is […]
Group Size: 5 to 25 Time Needed: 10 to 15 minutes depending on group size Goal: To provide participants a fun way to learn each other’s names Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: This game can become very loud with lots of laughter. Resources Needed: None Step-by-Step Instructions Have the group form a […]