Group Size: Any
Age Group: Good for all ages
Equipment: None
DEVELOPMENT GOAL(S):
To share and learn about one another. To practice speaking and listening.
Before You Start:
Gather the group in a contained area.
How to Play:
- Instructor begins by saying, “Find somebody who…” filling in the blank
- Options are endless. Here are a few:
- …has the same number of brothers and sisters as you
- …shares the same favorite color as you
- …was born in the same month as you, etc.
- Options are endless. Here are a few:
- Students must find a partner.
- As partners they are to decide who side A is and who side B is and then clasp hands in the air so the leader knows they are ready.
- Instructor specifies a particular piece of information A and B are to share with each other.
- Options are endless. Here are a few:
- If you could be any animal what would it be and why?
- What is one thing you would change about the school to make it a better place?
- If you could have a magical power what would it be?
- How do you know somebody is being a good friend?
- Options are endless. Here are a few:
- After each person has had a chance to speak the instructor begins a second round of “Find Somebody Who…”
- Three rounds are optimal.
Variations:
- Instead of having the shares be verbal shares, give group challenges. For example: figure out how to support each other’s weight with both partners balancing on one foot.
- Lead them in partner stretches.
