Girls On The Run
Girls On The Run (GOTR) is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that
inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. GOTR has put together a great activity for all youth. Please see below.
We Are Unique, We Are Similar
While there’s a lot to be said for breaking out board games or watching a favorite movie, families can also use the time they have together to intentionally learn more about one another. Check out the activity below and spend some time thinking and learning more about the people with whom you spend every day!
Materials:
Paper, pencil/pen/marker
How to Play:
The goal of this game is to come up with as many traits or qualities as you can for each round. Play this game during a shared meal, during afternoon quiet time or as a wind-down at the end of the day!
Round 1: Shared
During round one, have each family member take turns coming up with a trait or quality that applies to all members of the family. Encourage each family member to think as deeply as they can and to avoid listing surface-level characteristics. Have a notetaker list each quality that family members come up with. If younger members of the family have trouble coming up with a shared trait or quality, consider asking them the questions below to get them thinking:
- Are there any activities that we all enjoy?
- What foods do we all like to eat?
- What experiences do we share?
Round 2: Unique
During round two, have each family member come up with a trait or quality that applies to them but to no one else in the family. Again, encourage each family member to think as deeply as they can and to avoid listing surface-level characteristics. Have a notetaker list each quality that family members come up with. If younger members of the family have trouble coming up with a unique trait or quality, consider asking them the questions below to get them thinking:
- Are there any activities you enjoy that other family members don’t?
- Are there any foods that you like to eat that other family members don’t?
- Are there any special experiences that you have had but other family members have not?
Reflect:
Ask family members:
- Was it harder to come up with shared traits or unique traits?
- What is one new thing you learned about a family member?
