https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=222.190.96.195&feedformat=atomTeampedia - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T10:05:52ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.31.7https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Shoe_Tie&diff=2241Shoe Tie2008-01-06T10:32:55Z<p>222.190.96.195: relout</p>
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<div>cnodar<br />
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[[Shoe Tie]]<br />
<br />
===Objectives===<br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] |<br />
[[Category:Communication]] [[:Category:Communication| Communication]] |<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]]<br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
Shoes with Laces<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Have the group split into pairs. One person in the pair will give directions and the other will<br />
follow. Each pair should have one pair of shoes with laces. The individual giving directions is<br />
responsible for teaching his or her partner how to tie a bow. The individual receiving<br />
directions must follow his or her partnerâs directions '''exactly''' as they are stated, acting as if this<br />
is a completely new concept. For example, if a participant asks his or her partner to make a<br />
loop with the right show lace, the partner can respond by stating that he or she does not<br />
know how to make a loop or by making a loop that is inappropriately sized. This activity<br />
reminds participants that people, especially children, require specific directions and<br />
guidelines in order to be successful.<br />
<br />
===Debrief Questions===</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Zip_Zap_Zop&diff=2240Zip Zap Zop2008-01-06T10:32:30Z<p>222.190.96.195: vivarornob</p>
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<div>chiervirac<br />
===Objectives===<br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] |<br />
[[Category:Circle Games]] [[:Category:Circle Games| Circle Games]] |<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Stand in a circle. Someone begins by pointing to another person in the circle and saying<br />
"her name". That person then points to yet another person and says the previous name and "her name". That person points to<br />
another person and says the first 2 names and "her name". This continues, but the names must be said in order: Lisa, Sheree,<br />
Kim. If someone makes a mistake and says a name out of order, that person is out of the<br />
game.<br />
<br />
===Alternatives===<br />
This version makes it a Name Game:<br />
Someone begins by pointing to another person in the circle and saying "her name". That person then points to yet another person and says the previous name and "her name". That person points to another person and says the first 2 names and "her name". This continues, but the names must be said in order: Lisa, Sheree, Kim. If someone makes a mistake and says a name out of order, that person is out of the<br />
game.</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Helium_Stick_Success.JPG&diff=2239File:Helium Stick Success.JPG2008-01-06T10:32:19Z<p>222.190.96.195: chicod</p>
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<div>orricvarbast<br />
Photo Credit: Kency Liu</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Warp_Speed&diff=2238Warp Speed2008-01-06T10:32:05Z<p>222.190.96.195: tarelcnas</p>
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<div>vic4tletot<br />
===Objectives===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever categories are not appropriate or add any new ones you see fit--><br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] |<br />
[[Category:Communication]] [[:Category:Communication| Communication]] |<br />
[[Category:Circle Games]] [[:Category:Circle Games| Circle Games]] |<br />
[[Category:Collaboration]] [[:Category:Collaboration| Collaboration]] |<br />
[[Category:Team Strategy]] [[:Category:Team Strategy| Team Strategy]]<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever group size(s) are not appropriate for this activity --><br />
* [[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]]<br />
* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]] <br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
* 1 Throwable Object (Small Balls, Dog Toys, Etc.)<br />
* Timer (stop Watch or Wwatch with a second hand)<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
This activity is a good one to follow [[Name Juggling]].<br />
<br />
Start by asking the group to stand in a circle and throw the ball back and forth from person to person so that everyone in the group gets it at least once, and it ends up back at the first person. For more info, see [[Name Juggling]]. Without telling the group, time the activity. Once the activity is complete, tell the group the time in which they completed it. <br />
<br />
Then explain: "We are now going to see how quickly we can send this one ball from start to finish through the system. The only rule is that the ball '''must pass through the system in the same order that we have already established.''' (IMPORTANT: how you frame this rule will define the boundaries for how this task can be accomplished.) I will start time as soon as the ball leaves the first person, and I will stop time when it returns to him/her. You may begin when ready." Time their first attempt. Applaud their attempt, whatever it is (one second per participant or longer is quite normal). And prompt them with "you can do better." Allow for planning, additional attempts and more planning. At some point the group will ask you how fast this can be done or how fast you've seen it done or what the ultimate goal is. Answer for most groups of 20 people or less - less than one second. Continue until the group attains the elusive "warp speed" or ceases to be actively engaged in trying to reach it.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Facilitator Notes===<br />
Once the group learns of the goal (of less than 1 second), expect responses like "no way" and "are you kidding?" This will however alert them to the fact that the whole system needs to fundamentally change. Don't reveal this goal too early. <br />
<br />
Fundamental changes that the group might progress through include movement (e.g. moving closer together, changing the position of the participants in the circle, moving out of a circle to a line or some other shape), changing how the ball moves through the system (e.g. from a toss to a hand off to a roll across hands or along the ground).<br />
<br />
How creatively you allow the group to interpret its objective and the stipulation is a function of your assessment of the group and your learning goals. Groups sometimes ask if they can just put the ball on the ground and then touch it in succession, does this satisfy the objective? [Does it? Pause here and reflect ...] A good response in this case is usually to ask the group to answer its own question. Does the ball actually pass through the system in the correct order? Most groups usually choose to continue to seek another solution, and it is good to encourage their creative thinking even if it didn't exactly provide the solution - it shows movement in the right direction.<br />
<br />
===Debrief Questions===<br />
<br />
===Variations===</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Tiger_Tails&diff=2237Tiger Tails2008-01-06T10:31:10Z<p>222.190.96.195: getnopasle</p>
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<div>zeleltliboc<br />
===Objectives===<br />
* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] <br />
* [[Category:Tag Games]] [[:Category:Tag Games| Tag Games]]<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
[[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
1 handkerchief or similar piece of cloth for each person<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Every participant receives 1 handkerchief that goes in the right pants pocket or tucked into the<br />
right side of the pants. The object of the game is to collect as many tiger tails (handkerchiefs) as possible while protecting your own. Once a tail has been taken, that participant is frozen to the ground. While frozen, participants can continue to grab tiger tails without moving their feet. The person with the most tails wins the game. Repeat several times and then ask the group to split into partners. One partner places his or her tiger tail on the left and the other on the right. The pair is active until both tails have been taken, at which time they are frozen to the ground.</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Teampedia:General_disclaimer&diff=2236Teampedia:General disclaimer2008-01-06T10:30:54Z<p>222.190.96.195: allaacelace</p>
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<div>altrvar<br />
Teampedia cannot guarantee the validity of, or be held responsible for the accuracy of any of the information found on this site.</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Name_Juggling&diff=2235Name Juggling2008-01-06T10:30:40Z<p>222.190.96.195: varouch</p>
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<div>cnarac<br />
===Objectives===<br />
[[Category:Name Games]] [[:Category:Name Games| Name Games]] | <br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]]<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
* [[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]]<br />
* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]] <br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
5 â 10 Throwable Objects (Small Balls, Dog Toys, Etc.)<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Stand in a circle. Go around the circle and have everyone share names, one at a time. Let<br />
participants know that its OK to ask someone elseâs name if you donât remember. Start with<br />
one object, like a koosh ball. Explain: "I'm going to start by tossing this ball to someone else in<br />
the circle. If you receive it, toss it to someone else in the circle not immediately on either side<br />
of you. That person will toss it to another person who has not yet received it and again not<br />
immediately on either side of him or her. Throwing continues until the last person tosses the<br />
ball back to me. Remember who you tossed to because we will try to recreate the pattern in<br />
the next phase. Any questions?" This is a good point to encourage people to wait until the<br />
person you call looks you in the eye to throw the ball. When the person catches the ball, he<br />
or she thanks the person by name who threw the ball and then states a name and throws to<br />
a new person. Set a pattern so that each person in the circle throws and receives the ball<br />
one time. Explain: "Now we are going to try to repeat the process, but we are going to see<br />
how many balls we can keep up in the air at any one time. Any questions?" Once any<br />
questions have been answered, toss the ball to the first person. As soon as they toss the ball,<br />
grab another one from your stash and toss it. Repeat until a) there is exactly the number of<br />
balls going as there are participants (an almost Herculean task) or b) the process begins to<br />
break down. Notice how many balls the group has going, and retrieve them as they come<br />
back to you.<br />
Inform the group as to how many balls they had in the air when they were doing their best.<br />
Ask the group to consider how they might improve their performance. Typical modifications<br />
allow for participants to move their position, make agreements as to how they will throw to<br />
each other (e.g., "I'll toss mine to you high" or "I'll roll mine across the floor"), agree to pause<br />
the process when one ball goes awry, etc. Begin the process again.</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Life_Map&diff=2234Life Map2008-01-06T10:30:25Z<p>222.190.96.195: oueltb</p>
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<div>olozelrolb<br />
===Objectives===<br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]]<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]]<br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
paper and pencils and pens<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
Pass out materials <br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
<br />
Each individual in the group draws a "map" of their life starting from birth to the present, using<br />
map symbols (e.g. stop signs, do not enter, curves ahead, etc.) to represent significant periods in their life.<br />
Share as group.</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Teach_a_Talent&diff=2233Teach a Talent2008-01-06T10:30:14Z<p>222.190.96.195: bocrosit</p>
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<div>cnamonelch<br />
===Objectives===<br />
* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] <br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever group size(s) are not appropriate for this activity ---><br />
* [[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]]<br />
* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
none<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
pair up participants<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
â¢Everyone selects one talent or special gift that they possess and can teach or demonstrate for the other person. They introduce themselves, explain what their special talent is, and then teach the other person how to do their special talent. Should be something simple, e.g. how to whistle, how to snap, how to tie a special knot, or how to find out some information, how to spin a pen on your finger, etc. <br />
<br />
===Debrief===<br />
<br />
===Alternatives===</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Would_you_rather%3F&diff=2232Would you rather?2008-01-06T10:29:40Z<p>222.190.96.195: delracsitg</p>
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<div>bocbasm<br />
===Objectives===<br />
* Discover new things about each other, assess how well you really know each other<br />
* [[Category:Party Games]] [[:Category:Party Games| Party Games]]<br />
* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
* [[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]]<br />
* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
* List of questions<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
Come up with a list of questions like:<br />
*Would you rather⦠<br />
** be invisible or be able to read minds?<br />
** be hairy all over or completely bald?<br />
** be happy for 8hrs/day and poor or sad for 8hr/day and rich?<br />
** be the most popular or the smartest person you know?<br />
** go without television or junk food for the rest of your life?<br />
** make headlines for saving somebody's life or winning a nobel prize?<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Take turns answering the questions and if time allows have participants come up with their own questions.<br />
<br />
===Alternatives===<br />
If you don't want to come up with your own list, you can find a lot of questions with a [http://www.google.com/search?q=%22would+you+rather%22 Google search for "would you rather"] or check out the official site:<br />
wouldyourather.com (WARNING: this site is full of adult-themed and often gross scenarios).</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Two_Truths_%26_A_Lie&diff=2231Two Truths & A Lie2008-01-06T10:29:13Z<p>222.190.96.195: acvimo</p>
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<div>bodardelacra<br />
===Objectives===<br />
* Discover new things about each other, assess how well you really know each other<br />
* [[Category:Party Games]] [[:Category:Party Games| Party Games]]<br />
* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]]<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Small]][[:Category:Small| Small]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Ask each person to think of three statements that tells the group something about them, two that are true statements and one that is false. Take turns in the group sharing the three statements and have the rest of the group vote on which one they think is false. The more subtle ones are trickier!<br />
<br />
Examples:<br />
* I was born in ...<br />
* When I was young I wanted to be ...<br />
* My favorite ... is ...</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Tarp_Flip&diff=2230Tarp Flip2008-01-06T10:28:56Z<p>222.190.96.195: eltroz</p>
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<div>roc4trelra<br />
[[Tarp Flip]]<br />
<br />
===Objectives===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever categories are not appropriate or add any new ones you see fit--><br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] |<br />
[[Category:Communication]] [[:Category:Communication| Communication]] |<br />
[[Category:Collaboration]] [[:Category:Collaboration| Collaboration]] <br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever group size(s) are not appropriate for this activity --><br />
[[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]]<br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
* Tarp<br />
* Ball (optional)<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
Layout a tarp on the ground and have all team members stand on it<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
While standing on top of a completely open tarp, the group must create a plan to get everyone on the opposite side of the tarp <br />
<br />
without anyone stepping off. The size of the tarp should be defined by the number of individuals in the group.<br />
<br />
====Variation====<br />
Standing in a circle, group members begin by holding the edges of a tarp with both hands.<br />
A ball is placed in the middle of the tarp. The object is to flip the tarp so that the<br />
object rests on the opposite side of the tarp, facing up. Participants cannot let go of the<br />
tarp at any time and the object should remain on the tarp at all time.<br />
<br />
===Debrief Questions===</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Zen_Counting&diff=2229Zen Counting2008-01-06T10:28:34Z<p>222.190.96.195: varerro</p>
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<div>treltace<br />
===Objectives===<br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] |<br />
[[Category:Communication]] [[:Category:Communication| Communication]] |<br />
[[Category:Circle Games]] [[:Category:Circle Games| Circle Games]] |<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Have the group count from one to ten. The larger the group, the harder this is and the longer it can take.<br />
Start by giving them instructions and letting them ask questions, but don't allow them to plan any strategy (e.g. there should be no designated order).<br />
The rules: <br />
* Only one person can talk at a time; if two people speak at once, the group must start over. <br />
* No one person can say two consecutive numbers. <br />
If they become good at it, have them try with their eyes closed.</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Teampedia:Site_support&diff=2228Teampedia:Site support2008-01-06T10:28:22Z<p>222.190.96.195: oloriczelou</p>
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<div>bocnacanodr<br />
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<div>delmont<br />
===Objectives===<br />
To get participants to find commonalities amongst themselves, and to get participants comfortable with speaking to the entire group. Also lets participants run around a bit.<br />
* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] <br />
* [[Category:Circle Games]] [[:Category:Circle Games| Circle Games]]<br />
* [[Category:Involves Running]] [[Category:Involves Running| Involves Running]]<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
* [[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
N/A<br />
===Set Up===<br />
Have the entire group stand in an enclosed circle with one participant in the middle. <br />
===Directions===<br />
The participant in the center of the circle, or caller, announces "The North Wind blows for anyone who"...followed by a particular characteristic that the caller shares. Ex: "The North Wind blows on anyone who has more than one sibling" A personal favorite of mine is "The North Wind blows on anyone who has played this game in a language aside from English". Everyone to whom that characteristic applies then runs into the circle and switches places with someone else from the circle who also shares that characteristic. The caller must also find a place in the circle, and whoever is left without a place becomes the new caller. It's very easy for this game to become mundane (eg, TNWB for anyone who's wearing jeans, has glasses, etc.) so encourage participants to be creative and unique.<br />
<br />
===Debrief===<br />
Optional-ask if anyone learned something new about a fellow participant, or enourage people to start a conversation with another person about one of the issues addressed in the game.<br />
===Alternatives===<br />
Have everyone take off their left shoe at the beginning of the game, and leave it where they start. At the end of the game, have everyone put on the shoe that they're standing next to (or try to), and then meet other people by switching shoes</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Spider_web&diff=2226Spider web2008-01-06T10:27:30Z<p>222.190.96.195: dellag</p>
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<div>relrelliva<br />
===Objectives===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever categories are not appropriate for this activity or add your own following the syntax below--><br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] |<br />
[[Category:Communication]] [[:Category:Communication| Communication]] | <br />
[[Category:Collaboration]] [[:Category:Collaboration| Collaboration]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever group size(s) are not appropriate for this activity or add your own following the syntax below---><br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
[[Category:Large]][[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
2 trees or secure poles<br />
<br />
Rope or twine<br />
<br />
Scissors or knife<br />
<br />
Supervisor for each group<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
<br />
Tie 2 ropes from one tree to the other to form a rectangle. Connect string between the top and bottom to form holes, the holes can be a varity of shapes. Ensure when making the holes that there are enough holes for each person in the group and think of the age and size of the group members(weight and height). The point of this activity is to get all members of the group through the holes in the web.If you would like a diagram of how to set up the web send me an email at lorie_greene84@hotmail.com and I will send you an image.<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
<br />
Only one person per hole and no one can go over or under the web. Members have to work together to figure out the order people should go through the holes. If anyone touches the strings or knocks the web while passing through the holes the whole team has to go back and start over again. If you have a large group you can set up two or more webs, break the group down into smaller groups and have groups race to see who can finish first.</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Helium_Stick&diff=2220Helium Stick2008-01-06T10:05:57Z<p>222.190.96.195: varpasel</p>
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<div>zelalzel<br />
[[Image:Helium Stick Concentration.JPG|center|thumb|400px|right|The object is to lower the Helium Stick to the ground]] <br />
<br />
===Objectives===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever categories are not appropriate or add any new ones you see fit--><br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] |<br />
[[Category:Communication]] [[:Category:Communication| Communication]] |<br />
[[Category:Collaboration]] [[:Category:Collaboration| Collaboration]] |<br />
[[Category:Team Strategy]] [[:Category:Team Strategy| Team Strategy]]<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever group size(s) are not appropriate for this activity --><br />
* [[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]] <br />
* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]] <br />
* [[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
* If you have a larger group, break them up into groups of 5-10 people. <br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
Tent Pole (or similar Long, Thin, Light Rod)<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
[[Image:Helium Stick Setup.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Setting up for the Helium Stick Activity]] <br />
None<br />
<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
<br />
Line up team in two rows which face each other. Introduce the Helium Stick - a long, thin,<br />
light rod. Ask participants to point their index fingers and hold their arms out. Lay the Helium<br />
Stick down on their fingers. Before you let go, get the group to adjust their finger heights until the Helium Stick is<br />
horizontal and everyone's index fingers are touching the stick.<br />
Explain that the challenge is to lower the Helium Stick to the ground. <br />
The catch: Each person's fingers must be in contact with the Helium Stick at all times. Pinching or grabbing the<br />
pole in not allowed - it must rest on top of fingers. <br />
<br />
Reiterate to the group that if anyone's finger is caught not touching the Helium Stick, the task will be restarted. <br />
Let the task begin....<br />
<br />
Warning: Particularly in the early stages, the Helium Stick has a habit of mysteriously float up<br />
rather than coming down, causing much laughter. A bit of clever humoring can help - e.g.,<br />
act surprised and ask what are they doing raising the Helium Stick instead of lowering it! <br />
<br />
[[Image:Helium Stick Rising.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Often times the Helium Stick rises first]] <br />
<br />
For added drama, jump up and pull it down! Participants may be confused initially about the<br />
paradoxical behavior of the Helium Stick. The secret (keep it to yourself) is that the collective<br />
upwards pressure tends to be greater than the weight of the stick. Often the more a group<br />
tries, the more it floats. Some groups or individuals (most often larger size groups) after 5 to<br />
10 minutes of trying may be inclined to give up, believing it not to be possible or that it is too<br />
hard. The facilitator can offer direct suggestions or suggest the group stops the task,<br />
discusses their strategy, and then has another go.<br />
<br />
Less often, a group may appear to be succeeding too fast. In response, be particularly<br />
vigilant about fingers not touching the pole. Also make sure participants lower the pole all<br />
the way onto the ground. You can add further difficulty by adding a large washer to each<br />
end of the stick and explain that the washers should not fall off during the exercise, otherwise<br />
its a restart. Eventually the group needs to calm down, concentrate, and very slowly,<br />
patiently lower the Helium Stick - easier said than done.<br />
<br />
===Variations===<br />
Use Hula-hoop instead of stick<br />
<br />
===Debrief Questions===<br />
* What was challenging about this activity?<br />
* What led to the eventual success?<br />
<br />
[[Image:Helium Stick Success.JPG|thumb|300px|center|Success!!!]]</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Group_Spot&diff=2219Group Spot2008-01-06T10:05:02Z<p>222.190.96.195: codomcadrona</p>
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<div>dronracba<br />
===Objectives===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever categories are not appropriate or add any new ones you see fit--><br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] |<br />
[[Category:Communication]] [[:Category:Communication| Communication]] |<br />
[[Category:Collaboration]] [[:Category:Collaboration| Collaboration]] |<br />
[[Category:Circle Games]] [[:Category:Circle Games| Circle Games]] |<br />
[[Category:Trust Activities]] [[:Category:Trust Activities| Trust Activities]] |<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever group size(s) are not appropriate for this activity --><br />
* [[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]] <br />
* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]] <br />
* [[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Participants stand in a circle with one person in the center. The physical skills necessary for<br />
spotting are simple â ask participants in the outer circle to develop a firm, flexible stance by placing one foot in front and one foot behind with feet about shoulder-width apart.<br />
Members of the circle place hands up at shoulder height with the person in center in<br />
catching position. The person in the middle then has 3 opportunities to âfallâ towards<br />
members of the circle. The person in the center starts the activity by stating âspotters readyâ, members of the circle respond âreadyâ. Center person says âfallingâ and waits for outside circle to respond with âfall onâ. If the person in the center is confident, he or she can ask the group members to take a step back, creating a larger circle and greater distance between the faller and the spotters. Regardless of direction, everyone should go to catch.<br />
<br />
{{Template:Trust_Activities}}</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Toe_to_Toe&diff=2218Toe to Toe2008-01-06T10:04:25Z<p>222.190.96.195: c4tallicpasb</p>
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<div>erdeldarc4tr<br />
<br />
===Objectives===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever categories are not appropriate or add any new ones you see fit--><br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] |<br />
[[Category:Communication]] [[:Category:Communication| Communication]] |<br />
[[Category:Collaboration]] [[:Category:Collaboration| Collaboration]] |<br />
[[Category:Trust Activities]] [[:Category:Trust Activities| Trust Activities]] |<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever group size(s) are not appropriate for this activity --><br />
* [[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]] <br />
* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]] <br />
* [[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
In pairs, ask participants to sit holding hands, toe to toe. The object is for the pair to stand up<br />
simultaneously and connected with toes touching. Once the pair has mastered the activity,<br />
ask the group to try with 4 people and then six, etc. still touching toes.<br />
<br />
===Variations===<br />
<br />
===Debrief Questions===<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Template:Trust_Activities}}</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Category_talk:Icebreakers/Warmups&diff=2217Category talk:Icebreakers/Warmups2008-01-06T10:03:55Z<p>222.190.96.195: delrelmo</p>
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<div>trocmo</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Stare_and_Share&diff=2216Stare and Share2008-01-06T10:03:40Z<p>222.190.96.195: zeleltreler</p>
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<div>c4tacorb<br />
===Objectives===<br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]]<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
* [[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]]<br />
* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Each participant should find a partner, and sit or stand facing their partner. <br />
<br />
Tell them to "stare at each other for one minute and take in as much as you can during that time." <br />
<br />
At the end of the time, ask them to face away from their partners, and then ask both participants some questions about the other person: e.g. <br />
* what color eyes do they have?<br />
* what types of shoes are they are wearing? <br />
* do they wear glasses or contacts?<br />
* how would you describe their hairstyle?<br />
* etc. <br />
<br />
<br />
===Debrief===<br />
<br />
* How did you feel being observed in this way?<br />
* What did you get from the other person's body language?<br />
<br />
===Alternatives===</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Giants,_Wizards,_Elves&diff=2215Giants, Wizards, Elves2008-01-06T10:03:20Z<p>222.190.96.195: chidelac</p>
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<div>trocdelr<br />
===Objectives===<br />
* This activity is the group version of âRock, Paper Scissorsâ combined with tag. <br />
* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] <br />
* [[Category:Tag Games]] [[:Category:Tag Games| Tag Games]]<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
Draw a line in the center of the space to split the space into a center space (with enough room for the group to run around) and then draw a line on each end for a safety zones. <br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
<br />
<br />
* Split the group into 2 teams and explain the directions and show the actions.<br />
<br />
*Each team huddles and picks a character for the round choosing between giants, wizards or elfs. The team must agree on a character and everyone on the team must act out the same character for that round. <br />
<br />
* Each character has an action:<br />
** Giants put their hands up over their heads (to make them look taller), <br />
** Wizards put their hands out straight in front of them wiggling their fingers (as if they are casting a spell)<br />
** Elfs make pointy ears on their head with their pointer fingers and bend their knees (to make them look smaller). <br />
<br />
* And each character beats one other character:<br />
** Giants beat Elves<br />
** Elves beat Wizards <br />
** Wizards beat Giants. <br />
** If both team picks the same character it is a draw. <br />
<br />
* Once each team has decided what character they will be for that round, the teams come up to the center and line up face to face. * On the count of 3, everyone does the action their team character. <br />
* The team whose characters win that round chase the other team, trying to tag as many members on the other team as possible before they reach the safety zone. e.g. if team one picks giants and team 2 picks elves, team one chases team 2 and tries to tag as many of the elves as they can before they reach the safety zone. <br />
* Members from the team that are tagged become part of the winning team, so one group grows and the other group shrinks. <br />
* You then repeat the process, giving the new teams a minute to decide what character they want to be, and then call them back to the middle to begin again.<br />
* The game ends when one team has completely absorbed the other team, or when you run out of time.</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Three_Questions&diff=2214Three Questions2008-01-06T10:02:52Z<p>222.190.96.195: trcac4telboc</p>
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<div>roletotrocd<br />
===Objectives===<br />
* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] <br />
* [[Category:Introductions]] [[:Category:Introductions| Introductions]] <br />
<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
* [[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]]<br />
* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
* [[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
Pen and paper <br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
Everyone in the group writes down 3 questions they would like to ask others in the group. Not the normal âwhatâs your nameâ type questions but something like, "Where is the most interesting place you have ever traveled" or "Name a topic you feel absolutely passionate about".<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
* Give them time to mingle, and to ask three different people in the group one of their three questions.<br />
* Get back together and have each person stand and give their name. As they say their name, ask the<br />
group to tell what they know about this person.<br />
<br />
===Debrief===<br />
<br />
===Alternatives===<br />
* Put all the questions in a hat and ask them to the group</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Take_as_much_as_you_need&diff=2213Take as much as you need2008-01-06T10:02:04Z<p>222.190.96.195: treltlidar</p>
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<div>ervarcoacp<br />
===Objectives===<br />
This activity is designed to have each person share things about himself or herself with the group.<br />
* [[Category:Party Games]] [[:Category:Party Games| Party Games]]<br />
* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]]<br />
* [[Category:Circle Games]] [[:Category:Circle Games| Circle Games]]<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]]<br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
A bag of candy (e.g. M&Mâs or Skittles)<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
N/A<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Form the group into a circle. Without telling them any of the details of the activity, pass around the bag of candy and tell them to "take as much as you need." Once everyone has taken some and the bag has gone full circle, ask them to tell one fact about themselves for every piece of candy.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Variation===<br />
Before going camping, bring out a roll of toilet paper and ask everyone to take as much as they need. Then, ask them to share a fact for every square.<br />
<br />
===Variation===<br />
When using M&Mâs or Skittles assign a specific question to each color of candy. <br />
<br />
e.g.<br />
<br />
Red - Childhood memory <br />
<br />
Orange - Irrational fear <br />
<br />
Yellow - Favorite places <br />
<br />
Green - Favorite books/albums/TV shows/movies <br />
<br />
Purple - Pet peeve</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Teampedia:About&diff=2212Teampedia:About2008-01-06T10:01:13Z<p>222.190.96.195: liricricc4t</p>
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<div>domdronboelo<br />
==Mission==<br />
The mission of Teampedia is to become the world's largest collection of resources (e.g. warmups, icebreakers, and other group facilitation and training activities) to facilitate teamwork, teambuilding, and community.<br />
<br />
==Goals==<br />
* To collaboratively develop, share and archive the world's largest collection of teambuilding resources <br />
* To bring team leaders, team members, consultants, and facilitators together in a vibrant online community where all contributions are valued<br />
* To help prevent team leaders and organizations from "re-inventing the wheel" every time they want to do a teambuilding activity<br />
* To combine the power of teamwork and technology to generate and refine collective knowledge<br />
* To support those working to promote deeper understanding, improve communication, increase enjoyment, build trust, resolve conflicts, and generally create more efficient, fun, effective, creative, harmonious, inclusive, collaborative, and enjoyable teams and communities<br />
* To generate enough revenue for this website to be self-sustaining (including hosting and development costs)<br />
* To respect copyright and intellectual property rights<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
* March 2006 - Teampedia was founded by [[User:Smarbin| Seth Marbin]], and has grown with help from many [[Special:Listusers| team members]].<br />
* April 17, 2007 - Signed up for a Google AdWords campaign and began advertising for the site on Google search network<br />
* April 19, 2007 - Signed up for a Google Analytics and started tracking visitors (avg ~50/day for the first week)<br />
* April 29, 2007 - 00:54 the first day the wiki was spammed! :(<br />
<br />
==Inspirations==<br />
* Although Teampedia has no direct affiliation with the [http://wikimedia.org/ WikiMedia Foundation], or their project [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia - the free online encylopedia], this project was heavily inspired by both.<br />
* Most of the initial teambuilding activities on Teampedia were inspired by activities used at [http://www.cityyear.org City Year] (the nation's largest [http://www.americorps.org AmeriCorps] program).<br />
* The Teampedia logo was inspired by the [http://www.vanderbilt.edu/pgcc/newpgcc.htm Vanderbilt University Portable Group Challange Course] logo.<br />
<br />
==Contact==<br />
* Check the [[Frequently Asked Questions]] to see if your question has already been asked/answered.<br />
* Feel free to post [[Suggestions]] for improving Teampedia or [[Bugs]] for things that are not working correctly<br />
* For all other issues contact: admin&#64;teampedia&#46;net</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=The_Wind_Blows&diff=2206The Wind Blows2008-01-06T09:36:49Z<p>222.190.96.195: alccabo</p>
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<div>relormonmonc<br />
[[Image:The_Wind_Blows_Starting_Position.JPG|center|thumb|400px|right|The Wind Blows - Starting Positions]]<br />
[[Image:The_Wind_Blows.JPG|center|thumb|400px|right|The Wind Blows for anyone who...]]<br />
<br />
===Objectives===<br />
* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] <br />
* [[Category:Circle Games]] [[:Category:Circle Games| Circle Games]]<br />
* [[Category:Involves Running]] [[:Category:Involves Running| Involves Running]] <br />
<br />
* Learn new things about group members; recognize similarities and differences<br />
* Great as a first activity or to break up a long workshop<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]] - [[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
* 1 chair for each person (or other placemarker such as a post-it note)<br />
<br />
===Setup===<br />
* Chairs are arranged in a circle with participants sitting in the chairs<br />
* If facilitator is going to participate s/he starts in the middle<br />
* If facilitator is not participating, than s/he invites one volunteer to stand in the middle removing the volunteer's chair from the circle<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
One participant stands in the middle and says "The wind blows for...(insert statement that applies to participant here)" and then everyone to whom that statement applies gets up and tries to find an empty chair. Participants may not move to a chair right next to the one they were just sitting in. Since everyone (including the person in the middle) is looking for a new chair, one person will be left with out a chair... and that person becomes the one in the middle. It is best to start off with a statement that will get everyone to move.<br />
<br />
<b>Example statements:</b> The Wind Blows for anyone... <br />
* who brushed their teeth this morning<br />
* whose parents are divorced<br />
* who took the bus to get here<br />
* etc.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Alternatives===<br />
If you want to do this outside (or any area where don't have chairs) you can use other place markers. For example hand out post-it notes and have everyone in the circle mark their spot with the note before you begin. Just be careful that people don't step on each others' toes while racing for the open spots!</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Birthday_Lineup&diff=2205Birthday Lineup2008-01-06T09:35:02Z<p>222.190.96.195: bocouaccn</p>
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<div>boolorelvarl<br />
===Objectives===<br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] |<br />
[[Category:Communication]] [[:Category:Communication| Communication]]<br />
<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]] | [[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
<br />
Instruct Group members to line up in order of their birthdays without talking.<br />
<br />
===Variations===<br />
* Blindfold some or all participants<br />
* Use alternative criteria like middle name, age, etc.</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Group_Scrabble&diff=2204Group Scrabble2008-01-06T09:34:33Z<p>222.190.96.195: cnabas</p>
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<div>ricbogetlin<br />
===Objectives===<br />
* [[Category:Team Strategy]] [[:Category:Team Strategy| Team Strategy]]<br />
* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] <br />
<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
<!-- please delete whichever group size(s) are not appropriate for this activity ---><br />
* [[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
* [[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
- Index cards with letters of the alphabet on them<br />
- a hat<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
Each person picks a letter card out of the hat (if you have a big group, you will need more letter cards, and it is probably good to include a few extra vowels (A,E,I,O,U) and consider removing the X, Q and Z from the hat.<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Tell the group their task is to arrange themselves into complete words given the cards they select from the hat. <br />
The group can come up with several small words or just a few long words, but every letter needs to be included. <br />
Once they are done, you can have everyone put their cards back in and re-draw, or move on to a new activity.<br />
<br />
Once they are in their word groups, have participants do mini [[get to know you]] activities e.g. share your hobbies, the last book you read or movie you saw, your first memories as a child, plans for summer vacation, etc.<br />
<br />
===Debrief===<br />
<br />
===Alternatives===</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Big_Buddy&diff=2203Big Buddy2008-01-06T09:33:44Z<p>222.190.96.195: delzeloubo</p>
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<div>darzelleto<br />
===Objectives===<br />
* [[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] <br />
* [[Category:Circle Games]] [[:Category:Circle Games| Circle Games]]<br />
* [[Category:Rhythm Games]] [[:Category:Rhythm Games| Rhythm Games]]<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Small]] [[:Category:Small| Small]] | <br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
None<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
Everyone stands in a circle. The leader of this game is called "Big Buddy" The others, going clockwise, are<br />
numbered: 1, 2, 3 and so on. Big Buddy establishes a 4-beat clapping rhythm, saying "Big Buddy, Big Buddy, Big Buddy (followed by a rest) - repeat this until everyone got the rhythm. Each round begins with this rhythm. <br />
<br />
The game then goes as follows: Big Buddy passes the buck to someone else, saying Big Buddy followed by a number, Number 7 for example. This takes 2 beats, one for saying "Big Buddy" and one for saying "Number 7."<br />
<br />
Person Number 7 then passes in 2 beats to Number 4 for example, saying âNumber 7 Number 4â. It then continues until someone makes a mistake or messes up the rhythm: if and when that happens everyone says (in 2 beats) âOh Snapâ, after which they repeat Big Buddy Big Buddy Big Buddy (+ rest on 4th beat). After that, the player that made the mistake goes to the end of the circle, immediately right of Big Buddy and becomes the highest number. This also changes the number of all participants that were after that person in the circle. The goal of the game is to become the Big Buddy by working your way to Number 1. Participants can also try to make Big Buddy mess up ("Big Buddy" can be used in place of a number in the calling sequence).<br />
<br />
This game is also known as: "Big Booty"</div>222.190.96.195https://www.teampedia.net/wiki/index.php?title=Elbow_Tag&diff=2202Elbow Tag2008-01-06T09:33:22Z<p>222.190.96.195: zelmonro</p>
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<div>dronsitropa<br />
===Objectives===<br />
[[Category:Icebreakers/Warmups]] [[:Category:Icebreakers/Warmups| Icebreakers/Warmups]] |<br />
[[Category:Tag Games]] [[:Category:Tag Games| Tag Games]] |<br />
<br />
===Group Size===<br />
[[Category:Medium]][[:Category:Medium| Medium]]<br />
[[Category:Large]] [[:Category:Large| Large]]<br />
<br />
===Materials===<br />
No Materials<br />
<br />
===Set Up===<br />
No Set Up<br />
<br />
===Directions===<br />
* Choose one person to be 'It' and one person to be free. The rest of the group should pair up, link arms and scatter in their <br />
<br />
pairs around a playing field/area. <br />
* The object of the game is for person who is "it" to tag the person who is "free."<br />
* The people paired up around the field are to stand still until the person who is free links arms with either member of a pair. When this happens, the person on the other side of the pair, is now the one who is "free" and must run away from the person who is "it."</div>222.190.96.195