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Creative Skill-Building Adventure
Overview
This plan focuses on combining your interests in games, reading, and social media to build skills that will help your teenager prepare for college applications while strengthening your bond. Each activity is designed to be engaging and fun, allowing for creativity and collaboration.
1 year 2 months
Expert
Mercan
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Steps
1
Game Night Planning
Spend time together planning a themed game night. Choose a theme that resonates with both of you, like a favorite book or TikTok trend. Create a list of games to play and snacks to prepare. This is a great way to collaborate and express your creativity.
This step fosters teamwork and allows for open communication about interests.
4 weeks
18 min
weekly
2
TikTok Challenge Creation
Create a TikTok challenge together that incorporates a reading theme. This could involve acting out scenes from a book or summarizing a story in a fun way. This will help your teen practice creativity and presentation skills.
Engaging in social media creatively can enhance your teen's digital literacy and confidence.
1 month
18 min
weekly
3
Book Club for Two
Choose a book to read together and discuss it over a cup of tea or coffee. This can be a mix of genres, including young adult fiction or non-fiction that relates to college preparation.
This step encourages critical thinking and communication skills, essential for college applications.
1 month
18 min
weekly
4
Create a Vision Board
Gather magazines, scissors, and glue to create a vision board that reflects your teen's goals for college and beyond. This can include aspirations, favorite quotes, and images that inspire.
Creating a vision board can help clarify aspirations and motivate your teen as they prepare for college.
1 month
54 min
monthly
5
Online Game Tournament
Participate in an online game tournament together. Choose a game that both of you enjoy and set up a friendly competition. This can help build teamwork and strategic thinking.
This step encourages healthy competition and collaboration, which are valuable skills in college and beyond.
1 month
18 min
weekly
6
Skill-Building Workshops
Attend workshops together that focus on skills relevant to college applications, such as writing, public speaking, or time management. This will provide valuable knowledge and experience.
Workshops can enhance skills that are crucial for academic success and personal development.
7
Volunteer Together
Find a local charity or community service project to volunteer for together. This could be anything from helping at a food bank to participating in a park clean-up.
Community service can enhance empathy and social responsibility, qualities valued by colleges.
8
Create a College Application Timeline
Sit down together to create a timeline for college applications. Include important dates, tasks, and goals. This will help your teen stay organized and focused.
Having a clear plan can reduce stress and improve time management skills.
1 month
54 min
9
Reflect and Celebrate Progress
Set aside time to reflect on what you've accomplished together. Celebrate the skills you've built and the fun you've had. This can be a simple conversation or a small treat.
Celebrating achievements reinforces positive behavior and encourages continued growth.
2 months 4 weeks
54 min
monthly
Duration
Dates
1 year 2 months
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