52 Card Pick-Up - Outrageously Fun Active Team Challenge Activity
52 Card Pick-Up - Outrageously Fun Active Team Challenge Activity is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- Distribute one set of 52 Card Pick-Up cards (see Resources tab) placed face-down, in front of each team.
- On “GO” each team member flips a card, performs the task as described on the card to the best of their ability, and then picks up another card.
- An individual may not show or tell others what is on their card.
- If an individual picks up a card they would prefer not to do, they may place it back in the pile.
- The first team to successfully complete all 52 tasks wins.
- 52 Card Pick-Up Active team challenge activity builds confidence & team spirit.
- 52 Card Pick-Up unleashes simultaneous activities as team members perform everything from handshakes to human letters.
- This brilliant active team challenge naturally builds confidence and team spirit whilst keeping everyone moving and laughing.
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Prompts to use +
Distribute one set of 52 Card Pick-Up cards (see Resources tab) placed face-down, in front of each team.
On “GO” each team member flips a card, performs the task as described on the card to the best of their ability, and then picks up another card.
An individual may not show or tell others what is on their card.
If an individual picks up a card they would prefer not to do, they may place it back in the pile.
This brilliant active team challenge naturally builds confidence and team spirit whilst keeping everyone moving and laughing.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: 52 Card Pick-Up - Outrageously Fun Active Team Challenge Activity. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Distribute one set of 52 Card Pick-Up cards (see Resources tab) placed face-down, in front of each team.; On “GO” each team member flips a card, performs the task as described on the card to the best of their ability, and then picks up another card.; An individual may not show or tell others what is on their card.; If an individual picks up a card they would prefer not to do, they may place it back in the pile.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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