Table Talk
Family dinner isn't about the food. It's about the conversation. It's about laughter. It's about being together. Family Dinner offers a pause in our busy lives to connect with family.
As my kids get older, I've noticed a strong pull away from this time. There are playdates, sports practices, meetings at work and school. Even though my husband and I occasionally lose the battle, we've decided to make dinnertime a priority.
To make table talk more fun, we painted our kitchen table with chalkboard paint (paper works too!). We usually have a five-minute devotion and then get the family talking with one of these easy conversation startes and activities:
Draw a picture of the person next to you, then add a funny hat.
Play tic-tac-toe or hangman.
Draw the answer to the question: If you could be a zoo animal, what animal would you be?
Design a comic strip about your day.
Play Pictionary.
Create a word search with your favorite words.
Draw what's in your heart (family, God, etc.).
Create dream clouds and fill them with words describing your dreams.
Use pictures to describe your prayers.
Draw a picture of your best day ever.
Use your imagination, this is just the beginning!
by Kristen Welch
