Use of Active Listening to slow down a discussion, or manage dominant participants

quick energizer game to unite a group 

In pairs, each person gives a "magical" gift to their partner that relates to what their partner has shared with them. 

In pairs, participant A attempts to communicate the use and value of a modern-day object to participant B, who plays the role of someone from 500 years ago.

In pairs, players mirror one another's movements.  

One person speaks gibberish and the other interprets

Pass around imaginary balls & other objects

* weather check-in
* photo card
* one word
* one song
* draw a symbol
* lego tower
* roller coaster drawing
* 1-2-3 with sound & motion replacement

Each person describes how they are feeling in terms of a weather system.    

Partner A either repeats, rewords, or supports Partner B's statement before adding their own dialogue.

Start with eye contact instructions (2 groups) & mingle
switch roles & mingle
choose and change status
Explore external vs. internal