Rise & Shine 🍳
Name something people eat for breakfast
Eggs, toast, cereal, pancakes, fruit, oatmeal, etc.
What did people use to play music before CDs and streaming?
Records, cassette tapes, or the radio.
What do you use to sing a song?
Your voice, microphone ..
Name something families enjoy doing together.
Eating, talking, watching movies, playing games, vacations, etc.
You're thirsty. What could you ask for?
Water, juice, tea, or another drink.
What do you need to make a cup of coffee?
Coffee, water, cup, and a coffee maker...
Name a TV show or movie you remember from the 70s or 80s.
Any relevant show or movie, such as Happy Days, M*A*S*H, or The Golden Girls....
Who sang 'We Are the Champions'?
Queen
What is something you can talk about when calling a family member?
Their day, family news, hobbies, health, or upcoming plans.
You're having trouble remembering a word. What could you do?
Describe it, gesture, write, point, or ask for help.
You burned your toast! What could you do next?
Make new toast, eat something else, or adjust the toaster.
What's something people did for fun before smartphones?
Dancing, playing games, going to movies, visiting friends, etc....
What song reminds you of a happy memory?
Any personal song choice, with an optional description of the memory.
A friend tells you good news. What might you say?
Congratulations! That's wonderful! I'm happy for you!
You planned to meet a friend, but you're running late. What could you do?
Call or message them, explain, and give an updated arrival time.
You wake up late and only have five minutes for breakfast. What could you make?
Toast, cereal, yogurt, banana, etc.
Before cell phones, how did people contact friends or family when they weren't home?
Payphones, letters, answering machines, etc.
Name two musical instruments commonly heard in rock bands.
Guitar, drums, keyboard, bass, etc.
You haven't spoken to a friend or family member in a while. What are two questions you could ask to catch up?
"How have you been?" "What have you been doing lately?" etc....
You're at a restaurant, but the server brings you the wrong meal. What could you say or do?
Politely explain the mistake and ask for the correct meal.
You're making pancakes but realize you're out of eggs. What are two things you could do?
Use an appropriate substitute, make something else, or go to the store.
What is one way watching television was different in the 1970s or 1980s compared to today?
Fewer channels, no streaming, scheduled programs, antennas, etc.
If you could attend a concert featuring any singer or band from the 1970s or 1980s, who would you choose and why?
Personal response
You're planning a family celebration. What are three things you need to organize before everyone arrives?
Food, invitations, decorations, location, activities, etc.
You're telling a story, but someone doesn't understand you. What are three strategies you could use to help communicate your message?
Repeat, slow down, gesture, write, describe, or use a communication aid.