activity:

animal herding

non-verbal teamwork in motion

objective:

Use movement and sound to group people without speaking.

instructions:

  1. assign an animal to everyone (e.g., dog, cat, elephant, penguin, frog)
    1. could be that depending on their favorite color, birth month, etc.
    2. shared on screen like jobs of the future.
  2. when you say Go!, everyone must find their animal group: using only movement and sound (no words allowed).
  3. once herds are formed, they must create and perform a 10-second group routine (a march, a cheer, or a synchronized movement).

optional:

have a “zoo parade” where each herd performs for the rest of the group.

 

Activity Length:
Format:
  • in-person
  • large group
Activity Type:
  • Energizer
Skills Developed:
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Creative Thinking
  • Generating Diverse Ideas
  • Perspective Taking & Empathic Concern
  • Self-Directed Learning