M&Ms REMINISCENCE GAME 🔴🔵🟡 for 'International Being You Day' 22nd May
- Simon O'Donovan
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
Here is a nice (reworked) reminiscence based game to play with family and friends, anywhere and at any time. Or, of course, you could play it in your group. It focuses on biographical information and personal reflection, and aims to support person-centred practice. All it requires is a bag of M&Ms, and maybe the categories and questions printed out on cards if you have time.
INSTRUCTIONS
Have members pick one M&M each in turn, completing the task by answering the question in the same colour pack of cards before moving on to the next player.
The themes mirror the 'Trivial Pursuit' game categories.
Play several rounds, each round being 1, 2, 3 or 4, for as long as attention and enjoyment allow.
Encourage reminiscence and story telling, as far as is possible. Don't rush through the questions. It's just for fun! Some questions might lead to group discussions - allow and encourage that.
(Help aid recall and fill in any gaps by undertaking a good prior biographical assessment. Adjust questions accordingly, to avoid bringing to mind any losses or distressing memories.)
Take screenshots and print off and cut up the qeuestions into cards. Or email me if you want the original document. simondementia@gmail.com
(Play movie and song clips to enliven the session.)
(Look up places mentioned on Google Earth to bring memories to life.)
(Look up mentioned paintings on the internet, or play classical music clips from YouTube.)
(Bring history to life with photographs and video clips of historical events or people mentioned. Ask members to share awards and certificates.)
(Reference some classical sporting moments to help recall, e.g. England winning the FIFA World Cup in 1966, or some pictures of sporting heroes ready to hand.)
(Look up animals mentioned on the internet, pick some flowers or foliage to smell and feel.)
MUSIC FOR PASS THE PARCEL
'I Am Who I Am', Gloria Gaynor -
'This Is Me', 'The Greatest Showman' -
Wrap a nice multilayered parcel in colourful paper, then play a game of 'Pass The Parcel' to these songs, pausing the music so each member gets a chance to remove a layer.
(Maybe a nice photo frame to make a 'This Is Me' collage later would be an appropriate prize?)
This ensures there will be a prize associated with the 'M&Ms Reminiscence Game', but for participation rather than points scoring.
A little preparation will make the session more multi-sensory and help with engagement.
Keep going for as a long as is enjoyable.
Finish by enjoying the chocolates and having some refreshments.
Don't forget to let me know how the game works in practice. Feedback is always gratefully received.
Comments