Audience
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Preparation
Activity
Description
Body expression, Imagination, Relaxation
Objectives
Increase concentration
Creatively express emotions through movement.
Introduce the concept of different emotions.
Equipment
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Content used
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Implementation
Make room so there is space for all participants to walk around safely without bumping into anything.
Instruct participants to walk in the space, first. The participants must not run or touch each other. When the facilitator claps their hands, they must
stop. The facilitator will clap twice to indicate that walking can start again.
After this first step, instruct participants to freeze. Then the facilitator will say «now the floor is like …» and participants should demonstrate the emotions and movements they would exhibit if that was reality. For example, in reaction to: «now the floor is filled with glue», participants should walk as if they were in a pot of glue.
Try to change up the environment to allow participants to explore different emotions (“Now the floor is: hot sand, thorns, flowers,
chocolate, …»).
Additional Steps
Instead of naming environments, you can directly name emotions to be acted out by participants.
Tips and tricks for the facilitator:
This game engages the body, so it is important that the facilitator demonstrates exaggerated movements. The facilitator will bring energy to the activity and will inspire participants.