Games
To play this quiet game, you find words like "SUN" and "MOON" hidden in a grid of letters.
Word Search
If you always put your purse on the same chair, you're using a special ______ to find it later
Special spot/place
This dance was super popular in the 50s and you might have twisted your body like you were putting out a cigarette.
The twist
Back then, you had to turn a crank to roll down this part of a car. Now, you just push a button.
Window
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A map
This game has you connect numbered dots with a pencil to reveal a surprise picture.
Connect-the-dots
To remember a new name, a good trick is to use it right away in a sentence, like "It's nice to meet you, ______."
Their name
This famous music group from England had four members, and sang "Hey Jude.
The Beatles?
You can ask your phone for the weather forecast anytime. What did you do then?
listening to the weather report on the radio
What can you catch, but never throw?
A cold
This is a card game where you try to find pairs that match, like two queens or two aces
Go fish!
A good way to remember your appointments is to mark them on one of these with all the days of the week.
Calendar
He was a famous king of rock and roll, known for songs like "Hound Dog."
Elvis Presley
You can pay for groceries by just tapping your card. What did you do then?
writing a check or counting out cash
I speak all languages, but have no mouth. I can be heard, but never seen. What am I?
An Echo
This popular game uses small tiles with dots, and you match them by number (sometimes colour),
Dominoes
To remember a list, you might make a word out of the first letters. For example, "HOMES" helps you remember the Great Lakes. This is called an ______.
Acronym
This singer was known as "The Queen of Soul" and sang a song called "Respect.
Aretha Franklin
You can video call your grandchildren who live across the country. What did you do then?
writing a letter and mailing it
I have keys, but no locks. I have space, but no room. You can enter, but you can't go outside. What am I?
A keyboard
In this classic TV game show, contestants have to solve a puzzle by guessing letters.
Wheel of Fortune
This small, electronic device you can speak into is perfect for quickly saving a reminder for yourself.
Voice Recorder (or a cell phone)
This lively dance from the 50s often involved twirling a partner.
The Jitterbug
You can find any friend's number instantly by typing their name into a search bar on your phone. What did you do then?
look up their number telephone book
I am a room with no doors or windows, yet I am filled with stories, knowledge, and entire worlds. I grow larger the more you take from me. What am I?
Imagination, Library or Memory