Popsicle Prompts

What it is & Why It Works

"Popsicle Prompts" is a fun and interactive game designed to get everyone talking and connecting on a deeper level. With a variety of prompts, each round brings a new way to learn about one another and spark laughter. Simple to play yet full of opportunities for connection, this activity will have everyone talking, laughing, and building memories that last long after the holidays.

HOW TO PLAY

1. Prepare the Popsicle Sticks: Write one prompt on each popsicle stick and place them in a cup.

2. Draw the Sticks: Each night at dinnertime, have one person draw a popsicle stick out of the cup, read the question out loud, and go around the table answering the question. Feel free to dive deeper into each other's answers to spark more meaningful conversation.

3. Reuse the Sticks: After each stick is used, place it in a separate cup instead of throwing it away. If you choose, you can draw the same stick again later to see if anyone’s answers have changed, adding an element of imagination and creative reflection!

EXAMPLE PROMPTS:

  1. What is your earliest memory?
  2. What is your least favorite chore?
  3. What is one thing you’re thankful for?
  4. What book character describes you best?
  5. What is a way you helped another person today?
  6. If you could be an animal what would it be and why?
  7. Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible and why?
  8. What two things are you grabbing if the house caught fire?
  9. If you were invisible for a day what sneaky things would you do?
  10. If you could only eat 3 foods for the rest of your life what would they be?
  11. What do you think your pet is currently thinking or trying to say right now?
  12. What would you name your pet dragon and what special talent would it have?
  13. What would you do if a giant sandwich came to life and tried to be your friend?
  14. What would you do if you woke up one morning and everyone else was suddenly tiny?