THE GAME: Give each participant a sheet of paper and a pen. Ask them to draw two lines (making an “+”) to divide their paper into four squares. Have them fill in each section with answers to the following prompts:
• List something you liked doing when you were younger that you still enjoy.
• List a career you might like to explore.
• List one of your favorite things to do outside.
• List a place you’d love to visit one day.
Ask participants to pair up with someone they don’t know well and take 2 minutes to share what they wrote. Have participants repeat the process with five to six more partners. Ask the group to form a circle and share some of the things they learned about each other.
GOING DEEPER:
> While talking with others in the group, what other fun activities did you think of that you especially enjoy?
> What other careers did you hear about that interested you?
> Name something memorable that you learned about a teammate.
ASSET CATEGORIES: Support, Commitment to Learning, Empowerment, Social Competencies, Constructive Use of Time
Source: Great Group Games: 175 Boredom-Busting, Zero-Prep Team Builders for All Ages
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