AWARE Kids Card Game – Spot Red & Green Flags (Ages 8–12)

Overview

AWARE is a thoughtfully designed kids card game that helps children recognize red flag (unhealthy) and green flag (healthy) behaviors through relatable, real-life scenarios. It combines practical coping tools and guided decision-making in a safe, age-appropriate format. Screen-free and interactive, it slots neatly into family game nights, classrooms, and group activities, turning everyday moments into meaningful conversations about healthy choices.

What you get and how it works

Players draw scenario cards and decide whether the depicted behavior is a red flag or a green flag. Each card invites thoughtful discussion, reflection, and skill-building, with optional prompts to share personal experiences at a comfortable level.

• Teaches kids to spot red flags and green flags through relatable scenarios, helping them recognize patterns before conflicts arise.
• Builds practical life skills through play, including decision-making, coping strategies, assertive communication, and boundary-setting.

Guided conversations and family-friendly design

The game features guided conversations with the option for personal sharing, supporting reflection and connections in a respectful space. It uses a screen-free format that promotes face-to-face interaction and collaborative learning.

• Guided discussions with optional personal sharing encourage thoughtful, safe dialogue.
• Easy-to-use components include a sturdy card deck, Red Flag & Green Flag Wheels, and clear instructions.

Real-life use and benefits

Ideal for families, classrooms, counselors, and after-school programs, AWARE helps create learning moments around healthy behavior, boundaries, and clear communication. Results vary by context, but the activity offers a structured path to conversations kids can carry into daily life.

With bright visuals, kid-friendly language, and practical scenarios, AWARE invites kids to explore possibilities, practice responses, and feel more confident in handling tricky situations when they matter most.