Tween Hosting Design Challenge field guide
Tweens Holiday Guest Welcome Kit Design
Give tweens a real holiday-prep role by designing a simple welcome kit with house information, a seating sketch, and thoughtful choices that help visitors feel comfortable.
At a glance
Quest Snapshot
- Time
- 1 Hour
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- Tweens + Family
- Location
- At Home
- Weather
- Cold
- Energy
- Low
Your Mission
Make this moment count.
Design a practical welcome kit that gives a tween a meaningful, low-pressure role in holiday preparation.
What You'll Need
- Paper or index cards
- Markers or pens
- A clipboard or book for a writing surface
- Household information approved by an adult
The trail
How to Do the Quest
- 1
Ask an adult which visitor details are appropriate to share, such as coat location, bathroom direction, quiet space, or a simple arrival plan.
- 2
List three moments a guest might wonder about when they arrive and turn each one into a short helpful card.
- 3
Sketch a simple room map that uses broad labels rather than private information or exact security details.
- 4
Design a welcome card with a friendly greeting, a choice of quiet activity, and a place to write a shared family plan.
- 5
Set the cards on a table and ask a family member to pretend to be a guest while the designer checks whether the instructions are clear.
- 6
Revise one confusing card, place the finished kit in a folder, and choose when it will be useful during the next gathering.
Make It Even More Fun
- ✦ Make the kit for a movie night or sleepover instead of a holiday gathering.
- ✦ Use picture prompts, a seated or observer role, fewer choices, a shorter first round, or a partner role so everyone can take part comfortably.
Level It Up
Add a weather-ready arrival card that reminds guests where to place wet shoes or coats without using anyone's personal details.
Make It Easier
Use a three-box template: hello, where things go, and one fun choice.
Quest Challenge
Can the kit answer three common guest questions using fewer than thirty total words?
Pro Tip
Good hosting information is warm and simple; avoid sharing private schedules, access codes, or personal contact details.
Why You'll Love This Quest
It channels seasonal excitement into real communication and design skills while keeping the plan useful and respectful of privacy.
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- Cost
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- Location
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- Cost
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- Location
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- Time
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- Cost
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