Creative Self-Expression Activity For Sharing - Uniquities Puzzle
Creative Self-Expression Activity For Sharing - Uniquities Puzzle is a relationship mapping exercise that helps participants build useful connections and understand how people, roles, or ideas relate.
How to run it
- In advance, create your own jigsaw puzzle by drawing random, interconnecting pieces on a large sheet of construction paper to provide one piece for each member of your group.
- Use scissors to cut the individual pieces from the paper.
- Gather your group and randomly distribute one piece to each person.
- Announce that the puzzle pieces are all unique, just like every person in your group.
- Invite each person to use the markers and assorted craft materials to decorate their puzzle piece in a way that represents their personality (or some other attribute.)
- Allow 10 to 15 minutes for your group to create their artwork.
- When ready, invite group members to share the meaning of their puzzle piece artwork with others in a paired, small or large group conversation.
- Uniquities Puzzle Creative self-expression activity combining art with personal sharing.
- As a creative self-expression activity, Uniquities Puzzle works well because everyone creates something meaningful that represents who they are before sharing their story with others in a supportive environment.
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Prompts to use +
In advance, create your own jigsaw puzzle by drawing random, interconnecting pieces on a large sheet of construction paper to provide one piece for each member of your group.
Use scissors to cut the individual pieces from the paper.
Gather your group and randomly distribute one piece to each person.
Invite each person to use the markers and assorted craft materials to decorate their puzzle piece in a way that represents their personality (or some other attribute.)
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for your group to create their artwork.
When ready, invite group members to share the meaning of their puzzle piece artwork with others in a paired, small or large group conversation.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Creative Self-Expression Activity For Sharing - Uniquities Puzzle. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: In advance, create your own jigsaw puzzle by drawing random, interconnecting pieces on a large sheet of construction paper to provide one piece for each member of your group.; Use scissors to cut the individual pieces from the paper.; Gather your group and randomly distribute one piece to each person.; Invite each person to use the markers and assorted craft materials to decorate their puzzle piece in a way that represents their personality (or some other attribute.). Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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