A group communication game

    • Open space for everyone to see actor

  • Guess the action performed.

  • Round 1

    1. Divide the players into two teams, preferably of equal size. 

    2. Divide the slips of paper between the two teams.

    3. Select a neutral timekeeper/scorekeeper, or pick members from each team to take turns.

    4. Review the gestures and hand signals and invent any others you deem appropriate.

      • Number of words in the title: Hold up the number of fingers.

      • Which word you're working on: Hold up the number of fingers again.

      • Number of syllables in the word: Lay the number of fingers on your arm.

      • Which syllable you're working on: Lay the number of fingers on your arm again.

      • Length of word: Make a "little" or "big" sign as if you were measuring a fish.

      • "The entire concept:" sweep your arms through the air.

      • "On the nose" (i.e., someone has made a correct guess): point at your nose with one hand, while pointing at the person with your other hand.

      • "Sounds like": Cup one hand behind an ear.

    5. You can play where if the team doesn't get it in 1 minute the other team can steal the point with 1 guess.

    • Shorter Time or longer time

    • Have players write the clues and put them in a bowl

    • Remind players not to talk when they are acting out

    • School appropriate gestures

    • We ready to whisper ideas to help performers

Reflection: Self-Management & Social Awareness

  1. When acting out your clue how did you decide what to do?

  2. When might you use non-verbal communication in your life?

  3. Who would you like to shout out for their acting skills?

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