2-3-4 - Quick-Thinking Group Game & Energiser Sparks Joy
3-4 - Quick-Thinking Group Game & Energiser Sparks Joy is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- Form into small groups of two (or three) people, facing one another.
- Instruct each person to shake one of their fists up and down at the same time as they chant “ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR” together.
- On “…FOUR,” everyone extends any number of fingers from none to five on one hand in full view of the group.
- The group aims to achieve exactly seven (or eleven) extended fingers.
- No talking is permitted between the players at any time.
- Challenge each group to achieve the sum of seven (or eleven) as often as possible within 60 seconds.
- 1-2-3-4 Quick-thinking group game that naturally develops cooperation.
- 1-2-3-4 creates instant engagement through its combination of rhythm, mental maths and strategic thinking.
- You’ll love how this quick-thinking group game naturally develops cooperation and problem-solving skills whilst keeping energy levels buzzing.
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Form into small groups of two (or three) people, facing one another.
On “…FOUR,” everyone extends any number of fingers from none to five on one hand in full view of the group.
Challenge each group to achieve the sum of seven (or eleven) as often as possible within 60 seconds.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: 2-3-4 - Quick-Thinking Group Game & Energiser Sparks Joy. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Form into small groups of two (or three) people, facing one another.; On “…FOUR,” everyone extends any number of fingers from none to five on one hand in full view of the group.; Challenge each group to achieve the sum of seven (or eleven) as often as possible within 60 seconds.; . Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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