A simple activity to learn where group members are from and one other quick fact. Materials A tarp or piece of material (large enough to fit all group members on), or simply scratch the shape required into the dirt How to Play Manipulate the tarp or material to create a ‘map’ of the state or […]
A fast, interactive game that helps participants learn a lot about others in a short amount of time. Materials Optional – can be played with or without markers (eg. leaves) How to Play Have participants stand in a circle Instruct them to mark their spot, this could be done by scratching an X into the
A silent activity that increases group communication skills. Materials None How to Play Instruct participants that they are to remain silent for the duration of the activity, unless told to speak Explain that they need to arrange themselves into a line according to a certain criteria that you set (see below for examples) As they
A clever game where participants learn two quick and interesting facts about other group members. Materials None How to Play One participant at a time is asked to say two truths and one lie about themselves outloud to the group Group members must work together to decide which ones they believe to be true and
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A fast, fun game that forces participants to learn names quickly! Materials None How to Play Instruct participants to stand in a circle Select one person to stand in the middle, they are the pointer The pointer must point to one person at a time and say either “left”, “right”, “you” or “me” Who ever
A game that has participants thinking and reacting quickly! Materials Soft objects that can be thrown around the circle safely How to Play Instruct everyone to stand in a circle Introduce the first ball/object, say your own name outloud followed by another persons in the circle and throw the object to them They must then
An easy game that allows participants to learn a lot of names very quickly. Materials A soft object that can be thrown around a circle (*optional – this game can be played with or without a throwing object) How to Play Participants to sit or stand in a circle The instructor begins by saying their
A recall game that helps participants learn names in a fun and interesting way! Materials None Note Success of this activity relies on a high level of enthusiasm from all involved. As the facilitator be sure to encourage this from the outset by acting out an example in a fun and positive way! How to
An active way to encourage group members to learn names quickly! Materials A ‘bopper’ (a soft foam bat, or sleeping mat rolled up works well) How to Play Participants are to stand in a circle Choose one person to stand in the middle and give them the ‘bopper’ To begin the game, ask the ‘bopper’
Area Any open area Equipment None Instructions Class form one large circle. The teacher then nominates one student to leave the circle and look the other way. While the student is looking away the teacher picks a ‘leader’. Once the leader has been nominated the whole group start clapping and the student who left the
Area Any open area Equipment Sixteen numbered tennis balls Instructions Teacher divides the class into two even teams with one nominated as the batting side and the other as the fielders. Batting side line up in a single file. Fielders spread out in the fielding area with one fielder standing at each of the four
Area Any open area Equipment A soft nerf ball Instructions Class is divided into three equal teams. Teams 1 and 2 form a large circle about 8-10 metres in diameter, while team 3 form a single file holding onto the person in front. This single file is formed in the centre of the circle. The
