Hi Phil, Great question! And, I love your idea of engaging families through interactive activities! The Center on the Developing Child Harvard University developed a fun. educational game that has been a hit with folks in my community. Here is more information:
Link to the full Website
Description: This tabletop board game experience was designed to ......engage .... increase understanding the science of early brain development—what promotes it, what derails it, and what are the consequences for society.
Originally developed in 2009 through a partnership of the Center on the Developing Child and the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, the game has been play-tested by more than 12,000 people in teams at small workshops and large conferences.
The game is now available for purchase–in ready-made and do-it-yourself versions. DIY versions are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Click here to see more: The Brain Architecture Game
For information about the scientific concepts used in the game, go to Key Concepts: Brain Architecture.
Phil, please let us know how your event goes! And, maybe even post a picture or two of the activities. I know I will definitive learn a lot from your experiences! Thank you for being a champion!
Karen