- Have teams compete in constructing a structure capable of either holding the heaviest object or having the greatest height
- Cards or paper work well, but any material is fine
- Time limit: ~10 minutes
- Goal is to connect mini-stories in an interesting way
- Each member gives a story referencing an element from the previous story
- Use post-it notes to keep track of each story's topic
- The group with the longest connected chain of stories wins
- The winning group can share with the class
- Time limit ~15-20 minutes
- Time limit: ~15-20 minutes
- A variation would be “Two Truths and a Dream Wish”, which includes something someone wishes they could do
- The first half is the Shared part
- Have post it notes for each group to create a list of traits or qualities that members of the group have in common. (~5-6 minutes)
- The second half is the Unique part.
- Have post it notes for each person to write at least two unique facts about themselves (~5-6 minutes)
- When time is up, have each group share the two most unique facts to the class