Object: a compass.

Who knows how to use a compass? (If you have volunteers willing to explain its use, have them point to the four directions: north, south, east, and west; or do it yourself. Be ready to name one place in each direction and ask in which direction it is from where you are.)

Do any of you attend family reunions? (Look for a response.) If you do, do other people come here or do you go somewhere else? (If you are not sure in advance that there are families with such experience, you may want to do some research ahead of time, or supply your own experience…