animal herding
non-verbal teamwork in motion
at a glance
type
energizer
duration
15 min
ages
adults
format
in-person, large group
skills developed
collaboration, communication, perspective taking & empathic concern, self-directed learning, adaptability, creative thinking, generating diverse ideas
tier
free (PRME)
activity guide
objective:
Use movement and sound to group people without speaking.
instructions:
- assign an animal to everyone (e.g., dog, cat, elephant, penguin, frog)
- could be that depending on their favorite color, birth month, etc.
- shared on screen like jobs of the future.
- when you say Go!, everyone must find their animal group: using only movement and sound (no words allowed).
- 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.
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