Ever have challenges preparing dinner? (maybe another meal?) Try a game of Simon Says to see if your players can contribute to the meal preparation tonight!
Think out your “commands” in advance based on ages and needs so that every age really has something to contribute to the game and the meal prep. Adapt this to other situations as well!
Older kids? Call for a pre-dinner improvisational rehearsal for a play that you’ll put on after dinner! During dinner prep, all have a prep role, but in character! After dinner, put on the play you rehearsed!
Simon says: have fun!