The “Would You Rather” Game for Life After High School
Would You Rather: Adulting Edition is a classroom-ready, conversation-starting activity that gets students thinking about the real-life decisions they'll face after high school.
With 82 fun and thought-provoking slides, students explore choices around education, employment, finances, independent living, and lifestyle—all while reflecting on the kind of adult life they want to build.
Whether you’re looking for an engaging icebreaker, a brain break with purpose, or an informal transition assessment, this game delivers meaningful reflection with zero prep.
What’s Inside Would You Rather: Adulting Edition
✅ 82 “Would You Rather?” Slides
Covering life-after-high-school themes like:
Education & training paths
Career interests and work environments
Money, budgeting, and transportation
Housing and independent living
Personal values, hobbies, and lifestyle choices
🗣 Built-In Discussion Support
Each slide includes speaker notes with pros and cons to help you guide deeper conversations and highlight different perspectives.
📝 Optional Reflection Journal
Students can log their answers and reflect on how their preferences may shift over time—great for transition planning artifacts or personal goal-setting.
🎨 Creative Mind Map/Collage Template
For visual learners, this template lets students turn their answers into a visual representation of their future goals.
📋 Helpful Implementation Tips
Get setup ideas, pacing suggestions, and guidance for using the activity in general ed, special ed, or counseling settings.
🎁 Try It Free Before You Commit
Not sure if it’s a good fit?
Download the free sample and try out 10 real slides with your students.
You’ll get a sneak peek at the full experience and see how easily it sparks reflection, connection, and future-focused conversations.
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Sample “Would You Rather” Questions
Would you rather earn a certificate in a year or a degree in four years?
Would you rather live with roommates or live alone in a small studio?
Would you rather buy a used car with cash or a new car with a loan?
Would you rather work for a big company or a small startup?
Would you rather adopt a pet or have no pet responsibilities?
These questions aren’t just fun—they’re reflective, real, and ready to be used in conversations around postsecondary planning, goal setting, and independent living.
Why Teachers Love This Resource
Zero prep – Just open and go.
Flexible use – Use it for warm-ups, soft skills days, IEP support, or back-to-school.
Built for transition planning – Gives you real insight into your students’ preferences and values.
Supports all students – Works in general education, special education, and adult ed programs.
Ready to Help Students Plan Their Future—Without the Lecture?
Try the free sample and see how easily it gets students thinking about the future they want to build.
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👉 Adulting Game Show
A quiz-style review game covering education, money, housing, and more. Big energy, no Jeopardy needed.
👉 Student Goal Setting Lesson
Help students turn their preferences into real goals. Great for back-to-school or transition planning.
👉 Exploring Life After High School
Walk students through all their postsecondary options—with an ROI calculator to make it real.
💡 Want something fun and free? Try the Postsecondary Pathways Bingo for an easy win.
