Balloon Reflection Activity Sparks Sharing - Balloon Propulsion
Balloon Reflection Activity Sparks Sharing - Balloon Propulsion is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- Provide each person with an inflated balloon.
- Each person faces their partner about 2 to 3 metres apart.
- Demonstrate the ‘balloon propulsion’ technique, eg hold the balloon gently in one hand and pull the tied tail back with the other hand then release, propelling the balloon forward.
- Partners propel their balloons at the same time, aiming to have their balloons collide or connect.
- When balloons collide, invite each person to share a response with their partner to a question you have posed to your group.
- Balloon Propulsion Debrief Balloon reflection activity adds fun to serious discussions.
- Reflection 2 - 5 min Pairs (2 people) Passive Some Effort Playful Interactive Simple Unique reflection tool Partner activity 0 0 Add PDF Premium Features Share Balloon Reflection Activity This fun reflection activity transforms traditional debriefing into playful dialogue.
- Balloon Propulsion Debrief combines elements of a unique debrief activity with physical movement that encourages open sharing.
- As a playful reflection tool, it naturally develops trust whilst creating engaging moments for discussion.
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Provide each person with an inflated balloon.
Demonstrate the ‘balloon propulsion’ technique, eg hold the balloon gently in one hand and pull the tied tail back with the other hand then release, propelling the balloon forward.
Partners propel their balloons at the same time, aiming to have their balloons collide or connect.
When balloons collide, invite each person to share a response with their partner to a question you have posed to your group.
Balloon Propulsion Debrief Balloon reflection activity adds fun to serious discussions.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Balloon Reflection Activity Sparks Sharing - Balloon Propulsion. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Provide each person with an inflated balloon.; Demonstrate the ‘balloon propulsion’ technique, eg hold the balloon gently in one hand and pull the tied tail back with the other hand then release, propelling the balloon forward.; Partners propel their balloons at the same time, aiming to have their balloons collide or connect.; When balloons collide, invite each person to share a response with their partner to a question you have posed to your group.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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