Amoeba Tag
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
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
Note: Below is a description of a NEW way to play Simon Says that allows for a greater impact on learning from one’s mistakes. Please
Simon Says as a Teaching Tool The game of Simon Says is not a new game. In fact, many of us played it as kids
Type of Activity: Ice Breaker, Time Filler, Energizer Props Needed: None Set Up: Have participants pair up and start the game being toe to toe with
Type of Activity: Name Game, Icebreaker Props Needed: None Set-Up: This only works if you have a group of people that do not know each
Type of Activity: Get to Know You, Icebreaker Props Needed: None Set-Up: This activity is designed to see what people have in common. Tell the large
Type of Activity: Icebreaker, Energizer Props Needed: None Set Up: Two teams get into single file lines facing one another. Process: The first two players
Olympic Rock Paper Scissors Type of Activity: Ice Breaker, Energizer Set Up: Prep time needed: 5 minutes. Prior to class create an open space for
Type of Activity: Ice Breaker, Energizer Group size: 8-50 Time needed: 10 minutes Props Needed: None Activity Directions: Have the participants stand in a circle.
Type of Activity: Ice Breaker Props Needed: None Process: Have the entire group stand in a large circle. Explain the game first by describing the
Type of Activity: Ice Breaker, Energizer Props Needed: None Process: Two people play – face away from each other and take three jumps in place
Type of Activity: Ice Breaker Props Needed: None Set Up: Large open space. Best for groups of 8 plus. Process: The prior knowledge of the famous,
Type of Activity: Processing / Feedback / Evaluation / Closer Concept: This model is especially useful for a skill-based activity and quickly provides an evaluation
Type of Activity: Frontloading and Processing Props Needed: None Set Up: Need enough room to form a circle with your group. Ask the group to
Type of Activity: Frontloading and Processing Props Needed: None Set Up: Need “sitting around” space. Works well with 6 to 25 participants for 15 to
Type of Activity: Frontloading and Processing Props Needed: None Set-Up: No special space requirements. Works well with up to 15 in a group for 20
Type of Activity: Frontloading and Processing Props Needed: None Set Up: Need “sitting around” space. Works well with 6 to 25 participants for 15 to
Type of Activity: Processing, Conversation Starters Props Needed: None It is important to carefully sequence activities and reflections to achieve the best outcomes. Often facilitators
Type of Activity: Processing, Consensus Props Needed: One thumb per participant. Concept: To aid participants in consensus voting. See Consensus Cards for more consensus activities.
Type of Activity: Processing, I’ve always wanted to tell you… Props Needed: None Set-Up: While some forms of 360-degree feedback encourage brutal honesty, this format
