Library of facilitation techniques

Circle players up and let them know they will play catch, which is very easy. The difference is that the "ball" is a sound they make up in the moment and it will change with every throw to the next player

Player 1 "throws" by making a sound accompanied by a gesture/eye contact to indicate who they are throwing to

Player 2 "catches" by making the same sound back to player 1

Player 2 is then player 1 and creates a new sound to throw to a new player 2

Play for a few minutes and see how players adjust and relax. Pause midway if needed to help them along with key questions like "are you looking for a right or a cool sound?" or "how much are you in your head?"

Debrief:

What improved it and smoothed it out?

What did you have to let go of?

How risky did it feel?

• Clear send/receive
• Waiting
• Willingness to look a little silly

Discussions can go in many directions, let the players discover their own answers.

Virtual Adaptation:

Number the players - make sure the numeral is in front of their name so it stays visible, ex 3 James, and have them "throw" to the next number.

OR

Have players call on one another before they "throw," ex "Mary, ooga boogah!"

What is going on inside a group? Have we paid attention to all voices, both the quiet and the loud? Is everyone on board or are some lost at sea?

Temperature Check gives an instant visual overview of the thoughts and feelings of every group member around a specific topic, and from here, creates an opening for deeper conversation and understanding. At best, a non-threatening way of addressing the elephant in the room.

In pairs count to 3. Then replace 1 with snap, 2 with clap, 3 with stomp

Écouter les consignes du facilitateur et ce n'est pas facile si elle semble contradictoire.
Les consignes sont données en plusieurs phases (chaque phase 30s/60s) puis sont inversées et de nouvelles consignes sont ajoutées et elles sont aussi inversées.

Inspiré par Walk/Stop the Humour That Works

A simple, quick-thinking energizer played in a circle where players must respond with the correct hand gestures to stay in the game!

In a circle you must call someone else's name before a zombie gets to you.

Energiser pour se mettre en mouvement, nécessite de l'attention et être rapide et précis.
Parfait pour redémarrer une pause ou démarrer une activité.

Easy and fun way to review content or atmosphere at the end of a group activity (or in between) in 1 minute.

Take 5-10 minutes time to wake up group's body & brain!

The group silently walks around the room and stops and starts at the same time.