Family Game Memories

Why

This is a great way for generations to get to know each other, and learn some new, or traditional, games.


Steps

1. Fold a sheet of construction paper into quarters. Ask a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or another relative to tell you about their favorite family game. On the top half of the paper, use Crayola® Metallic Colored Pencils to write down the title and game rules.

2. Attach a photo of the family member you interviewed at the lower left of the page with a Crayola Glue Stick.

3. On the lower right quarter, draw a picture about the family game with Crayola Crayons.

4. Interview several family members and make a sheet for each one.

5. Punch a hole through the finished game sheets and string them together with yarn.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • Metallic Colored Pencils
  • Glue Sticks
household supplies
  • photograph(s)
  • yarn (optional)

Where & When

"All the family was together for a reunion picnic. The kids made a book with the game sheets, and we played each game."
Dan S., father of 8- and 12-year-olds.

"What a child-appealing way to study history and research our family tree."
Seretha M., home-school mom of children ages 7 and 9.


Interesting Info

Most games today are plastic. Long ago, people used things they found in nature. For example, ancient Greeks used sheep knucklebones to make jacks.