Mar 26, 2025

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Family & Friends Trivia Night Planning

Overview

This plan focuses on creating a fun and engaging trivia night that fosters teamwork, learning, and healthy competition among family and friends. By working together to organize this event, both the teenager and parent will build communication skills, enhance their ability to collaborate, and deepen their relationship through shared experiences and laughter.

2 months

Expert

Mercan

Steps

1

Set a Date

Sit down together to choose a date for the trivia night. Discuss potential conflicts and preferences to find the best time that works for everyone involved. This step sets the foundation for your event and encourages collaboration.

Choosing a date together ensures that both you and your teenager feel included in the planning process, reinforcing teamwork and communication.

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1 week

27 min

2

Select Categories

Brainstorm trivia categories together, such as sports, movies, history, or pop culture. Encourage your teenager to suggest categories they are passionate about, fostering a sense of ownership and excitement for the event.

Involving your teenager in the category selection process allows them to express their interests and helps ensure everyone feels invested in the game.

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1 week

54 min

3

Create Questions

Work together to create trivia questions for each category. Take turns writing questions, and challenge each other to come up with creative and fun queries. This can be a great opportunity to learn new facts together.

Collaborating on question creation not only makes the trivia night more personalized but also encourages learning and critical thinking.

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1 week

1 hour 48 min

4

Design Score Sheets

Design fun and appealing score sheets for the trivia night. Use colorful markers or digital tools to make them visually engaging. This creative process will bring excitement to the event and give your teenager a chance to showcase their artistic skills.

Creating the score sheets together adds an element of fun and ownership to the trivia night, encouraging your teenager to be more engaged.

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1 week

54 min

5

Invite Friends & Family

Create a guest list and send out invitations. Use social media, group chats, or traditional invites to ensure everyone is excited about attending. This step will help your teenager practice social skills and learn about event planning.

Involving your teenager in the invitation process helps them take ownership of the event and enhances their communication skills.

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1 week

54 min

6

Prepare Snacks & Drinks

Work together to prepare snacks and drinks for the trivia night. Choose easy recipes that both of you can enjoy making together. This step enhances your teamwork and creates a fun atmosphere for the event.

Cooking together is a great way to bond and can be a rewarding experience that adds to the excitement of the trivia night.

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1 week

1 hour 21 min

7

Set Up the Space

On the day of the trivia night, work together to set up the space. Arrange seating, set up lighting, and create a fun atmosphere with decorations. This preparation builds anticipation and excitement.

Working together to set up the space reinforces teamwork and creates a festive environment for everyone to enjoy.

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1 week

54 min

8

Trivia Night!

Host the trivia night and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Keep the atmosphere light and fun, and encourage friendly competition among participants. Celebrate everyone's participation and knowledge.

This is the culmination of all your hard work, and it’s a chance to celebrate learning and connection through friendly rivalry.

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1 week

1 hour 48 min

9

Reflect on the Experience

After the trivia night, take some time to reflect on the experience together. Discuss what went well, what could be improved for next time, and how everyone felt about the event. This step encourages open communication and helps reinforce the lessons learned.

Reflecting on the experience together fosters emotional resilience and helps both you and your teenager learn from the event.

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1 week

54 min