Chiji Line Up
Chiji Line Up Set Up: The facilitator will have a deck of Chiji cards to distribute. They may want to begin by pulling a set
Chiji Line Up Set Up: The facilitator will have a deck of Chiji cards to distribute. They may want to begin by pulling a set
Chiji Cards Chiji Cards are reflective tools that use metaphors or symbols to represent participant‘s reactions to an experience. These cards are useful as introductory
Set Up: Have a deck of 52 “Year in Review” cards ready to distribute. Props Needed: A deck of “Year in Review” cards. Time Needed:
Group size: 8-50 Time Needed: 10 minutes Props Needed: Boundary markers of some kind. (Like Soccer Cones) Activity Directions: Set up marker cones at two
Hats for Facilitator Success We love the metaphor of ‘The Many Hats We Wear.’ When you step into the role of group facilitator (regardless of
Making the simple connections… Don’t you love it when you see the proverbial light bulb go off in your participants? We love helping other facilitators
During the winter months, many programs take a short break before heading into the planning stages of spring and summer events. This is a great
Type of Activity: Icebreaker, Get to Know You, Journaling, Processing Props Needed: Spot It! card set. Process: There are a couple of ways you can
Best, Worst, First Thumball This unique icebreaker ball stimulates conversations about the player’s best, worst, or first life experiences. Great conversation starter and helps participants
The Clothespin The clothespin has always been a favorite metaphor of mine, and with the creation of Pinterest, it has been stamped into eternity! Vintage
When you facilitate a group, do you find yourself standing in the center of the circle? Have you ever given a set of directions to
Why? Trainers often ask about the use of “handicaps” or “consequences” used during an experiential activity. Most of the time, they are looking for a greater
Minimizing and Managing Chaos in the Workplace At some point, most of us will experience chaos at work. We were inspired by the response to
It sounds a little counterintuitive that there is a process to creativity. When I sat down and started thinking about how a new game or
A Priceless Gem: Do you have one of those “gems” in your bag of tricks that is so simple and so wonderful that you use
Sadly, these have been discontinued by the manufacturer. But with a little creativity, we are sure that you can still do this activity. Initially, these
Always be on the Lookout… I often find myself at toy stores and teacher supply stores looking for a new idea that will spark creativity. I
Secrets from the Stage–Breathe and Be Heard Anyone who has ever had to speak in front of an audience has experienced stage fright. This kind
Get Out of Your Seats! From the time most of us were born, we’ve been listening to stories that teach us lessons. It’s
Find Metaphors that Work for Your Organization Have you ever wondered why my company name is Training Wheels? I chose it for a variety of
