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This dynamic proposes an “ice breaker” between the participants. It can be proposed on the first day a group meets. It's great for recording the names of each one.
In a circle, seated or standing, the participants go one by one to the center of the circle (or in their place) and speak their full name, together with any gesture. Then everyone should say the person's name and repeat the gesture made by him.
Variation:This dynamic can be done only with the person's first name and gesture, and everyone must repeat in addition, that is, the first says his name, with his gesture and the second says the name of the previous one and his gesture and his name and his gesture… and so on. Usually done with small groups to facilitate memorization. But a maximum cumulative number can be stipulated, for example, after the 8th, another cycle of 1-8 people must start.
This dynamic stimulates body expression and creativity.
2 x 2 or 3 x 3, groups must do the following task :
One participant works as a sculptor while the others remain statues (still). The sculptor must use creativity according to the goal expected by the Coordinator, that is, he can seek:
When the sculptor finishes (the deadline is set for everyone to finish), his work will be judged along with the other groups. There can be awards or just applause.
In a circle, the participants must be seated. The Coordinator must first acquire a large roll of string. And the first participant must, holding the end of the string, throw the roll to someone else (the coordinator stipulates beforehand eg that he likes it best, that I would like to know more, that he admires, that I would like to tell him something, that has a certain quality, etc.) that he wants and justify the because! The person grabs the roll, holds the string, and throws it to the next one. In the end it becomes a big “web”.
This dynamic can be done for different purposes and can also be used at parties and events such as Christmas and New Year's Eve parties. Ex: each person who sends the string say a thank you and wish you happy holidays. The same format as the Dynamics of the Present.
Age: All
Materials: Blackboard and chalk or large sheet of paper and marker.
Preparation: Write the words of the verse to be memorized on a large blackboard or sheet of paper. Place in an easy-to-view location.
Game: Pronounce the first word of the verse – the children repeat; say the last two words, then the next three, and so on. The children repeat each word game and then repeat the entire verse together. Invite the children to recite the verses in the same way you did, as you now repeat their words. Invite several children to be game leaders if time permits.
Objective:
Provide students with a relaxed presentation;
Lead participants to identify their rhythms and music genres, as well as reflect on the importance of respecting the preferences of others.
Represent a tree on brown paper or cardboard; affix it to the panel or wall. At the top of the tree, write a question related to the subject (it could be about environmental issues, rules of coexistence, the school environment etc) that will be dealt with during the bimester, trimester… E.g. were…?
Each child will receive a “tree sheet” to write their dream, the dream is what the child hopes to “happen best” for the subject in question. Then ask each child to place their leaf on the dream tree.
Note: This activity can be resumed during the period in which the subject is being worked on, or at the end of the period so that there is a reflection on what they wanted and what they were able to achieve.
Goals: join the group and talk about dreams.
Description: Deliver a colorful balloon and a piece of paper to each person. Ask them to write down their greatest wish for this year and how they intend to fulfill it. Place the paper inside the balloon, inflate and tie. Make a circle and, two by two, talk about this dream. Then, to the sound of music, drop the balloons in the air, so that everyone is involved in the fun. The animator will motivate the group not to drop or lose any of the dreams; let the air carry these intentions up to the world, and may they be to improve it.
Finish:end with a hug, welcoming the classmate
1st Step: The facilitator (can be the teacher) gives each participant a balloon, stipulates a time and asks everyone to fill it. If the team is not able to perform within the specified time, it pays a gift, previously determined.
Step 2: One participant, holding the balloon, picks up a name tag from the table, and then reads the name written on it. The person whose name has been read raises their hand.
Step 3: The participant who has the badge quickly walks up to the person with the raised hand, puts the badge on it, presses the balloon between the two and pops it.
Step 4: The person who received the badge runs to the table and follows the same steps as the first participant, and so on, until everyone receives their badge.
Ending with a round of applause for the lively group
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Earthquake Dynamics
It's time to make the members of your team, school, company or even your home learn how to work as a team, put aside selfishness and think collectively in order to achieve a goal bigger.
Materials:Free space for people to move around, but the smaller the space, the more bumps.
Participants:Must be multiples of three and one remains. Ex: 22 (7×3 = 21, left one) -Material: For this dynamic, only a free space is needed so that people can move
Development:Divide into groups of three, remember that there will be one left over. Each group will have 2 walls and 1 resident. The walls should face each other and hold hands (as in the tunnel of the Festa Junina square), the resident should be between the two walls. The remaining person must shout one of the three options below:
1 -RESIDENT!!!- All residents change “walls”, must leave one “house” and go to the other. The walls must be in the same place and the person in the middle must try to enter some “house”, leaving someone else.
2 –WALL!!!– This time only the walls change places, the residents stand still. Note: The walls must change pairs. As with the previous one, the person in the middle tries to take someone's place.
3 –EARTHQUAKE!!!– Everyone changes places, whoever was a wall can become a resident and vice versa. Note: NEVER two residents can occupy the same house, as well as a house cannot be without a resident. Repeat this until you get tired...
Conclusion: How did the homeless feel? Did those who had a house think of giving place to what was in the middle? Passing this on to our life: Do we feel excluded in the group? At school? At work? In society? Suggestion: The smaller the space, the better the dynamics, as this provides several crashes. It is very fun!
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