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: 1 to 50+ Time Needed: 20 to 30 minutes depending on individual group size Goal: To get to know each other; it also helps participants start thinking about what they hope to gain from the group or class. Additionally, it is a great activity for goal setting. Audience: Parents, Couples, Teens, Singles Special […]
Group Size: 1 to 25 Time Needed: 10 to 20 minutes (depends on group size) Goal: To get to know the members of the group Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children Special Considerations: This activity can be used as a great energy booster when class energy seems low. Co-facilitators can demonstrate the activity together. Resources Needed: […]
Group Size: 1 to 50+ Time Needed: 10 to 20 minutes depending on the size of the group and size of puzzle. For small puzzles 10 minutes is good; for larger puzzles, allow 20 minutes. Goal: To cooperate and to facilitate team building Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: Tables, Small or large […]
Group Size: 15 to 60 Time Needed: 11 to 20 minutes Goal: Encourage group cohesion in a fun and informative way Audience: Couples, Teens, Parents, Singles Special Considerations: None Resources Needed: Flip chart or paper, markers or pen/pencil Step-by-Step Instructions Assign three corners of the room for different categories of birth order. For example, one […]
Group Size: 1 to 50+ Time Needed: 10 to 20 minutes depending on group size Goal: To demonstrate the idea of personal power Audience: Teens, Children Special Considerations: If someone is uncomfortable being a King or Queen, they can decline the role. People do not have to participate in the activity. Resources Needed: A crown […]
Group Size: 3 to 20 Time Needed: 15 to 30 minutes depending on group size Goal: To provide a creative icebreaker for the class Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: None Resources Needed: One large bowl, Strips of paper, Bag of candy Step-by-Step Instructions Before class, fill a bowl with a number of […]
Group Size: 3 to 20 Time Needed: 15 to 30 minutes depending on group size Goal: To provide a creative icebreaker for the class Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: None Resources Needed: One large bag of M&M’s Step-by-Step Instructions Pass the bag of M&M’s around the group and instruct participants to take […]
Group Size: 4 to 50+ (a minimum of four people is needed) Time Needed: 20 minutes Goal: To learn about the group's shared beliefs and values Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: Close this activity out with a positive note regarding your class’ similarities. Resources Needed: Paper, Pen/pencil Step-by-Step Instructions Break group into […]
Group Size: 11 to 50 Time Needed: 10 to 20 minutes depending on size of group Goal: To get to know each other Audience: Couples, Children, Teens, Parents Special Considerations: This activity can get loud depending on the size of the group. Resources Needed: Name tags, Markers Step-by-Step Instructions As each participant registers for class, […]