Play materials are provided. Parent-child pairs play together within a context of a community of other pairs. Each family wins once. The winning family is showcased, and members receive various prizes. The winner cooks the next week's meal.
Parents know that winning is universal and fair.
Cooking the following week's meal models reciprocity. All participants gather into a large circle for special announcements, clapping, singing for birthdays, etc. A final ritual of nonverbal movements is passed around the circle in silence, making sounds of rain followed by a sun emerging in the group. This builds community by sharing local information, celebrating special events, and having traditions with all ages and families, neighbors, schools, and professionals joining together in a circle. A behavior chart and stickers are given to each parent.