Exercises for Pairs
Exercises designed to run in pairs, the smallest unit of real conversation.
This category groups exercises by the group size they are built for.
944 exercises
PFP: September 2005
0 - “Two Person Scene” Theory
PFP: January 2005
Charismatic Voices
Online Group Energiser to Boost Connection & Creativity - Mandala
Lack of Communication • WorkshopBank
Storytelling Icebreaker Game Sparks Creativity: Positive-Negative
PFP: March 2003
5 Cultivating a Willingness to Play
7 Practicing Generosity of Interpretation
Challenge Axis - Knowmium: The Un-Training Consultancy
Carousel
Improv Prototyping
Celebrity Interview
PFP: November 2001
Partner Trust Exercise For Building Coordination - Lean Walk
Fist to Five • WorkshopBank
Fun Get-To-Know-You Exercise Inspires Sharing: Story of Your Name
Progressive Team-Building Activity for Groups - Everybody Up
2-4-All
Fun Partner Energiser With Quick Reaction Challenge - ESP
SCAMPER • WorkshopBank
PFP: March 2004
PFP: December 2001
TGL: April 2007
People Science Aerobics
Play A What? - Our Most Outrageously Fun Circle Passing Game
Trust-Building Activity Develops Awareness Skills - Come To Me
Partner Trust Exercise For Building Observation - Human Camera
Wine Pairing
Interactive Identity Game for Breaking the Ice - Identity Crisis
12-3 Brainstorm
GROW Coaching
PFP: October 2004
Insight Exchange
Do Talk Give Take
Balloon Reflection Activity Sparks Sharing - Balloon Propulsion
Nine Whys
Fun Active Energiser Game with Fun Movement - Around The World
Problem-Solving Team Activity for Group Challenges - Human Knot
Throwing Tag Game Gets Everyone Moving & Having Fun - Asteroids
Panarchy
Mental Toughness Workshop • WorkshopBank
Making Conflict Useful • WorkshopBank
Inner Circle - Outer Circle - Walk and Talk
Awareness Race
1 Awareness of Social Identity
Name Train - Quick Group Initiative That Produces Random Pairs
Partner Stretching Exercise for Flexibility - Isometric Stretch
Simple Icebreaker Activity Using Cards - Playing Card Mixers
PFP: June 2005
8 Mapping Complexity
Mind-Teaser Activity for Observation Skills - Magic Nine Numbers
Role Play Activity Builds Connection & Empathy Skills - As If...
PFP: February 2004
Don't Believe Everything You Think Workshop • WorkshopBank
PFP: April 2002
Build Communication Skills with Our Innovative Team-Building Exercises
Fun Strength-Finding Exercise For Personal Discovery - Encanto
Creative Self-Expression Activity For Sharing - Uniquities Puzzle
Dot Voting
Fun Conversation Starter Game to Spark Discussion - This Or That
15% Solutions
What, So What, Now What? W³
Use Your Amygdala
Team Traversing Challenge for Strategic Planning - Magic Shoes
Quick Partner Game for Fun & Improving Reflexes - Knee Tag
Creative Icebreaker Activity for Group Bonding - Name-Tag Mania
Mindful Breathing Exercise for Creative Focus - Drawing Breath
Min Specs
15% Solutions • WorkshopBank
SWOT Analysis
Hilarious Circle Game That Creates Laughter & Action - Zhwoop
TGL: October 2010
What If
Easy Group Energiser With Synchronised Clapping - Synchro Clap
Funny Group Game for Creating Laughter - Mrs O'Grady
Interactive Icebreaker Activity for Groups - Partner Greetings
Favorite Little Things
Responses to NO
Strategic Network Test
Engaging, Fast-Paced Circle Game That Builds Energy - Wizz Bang
6 Understanding Values in Context
Creative Team Activity for Group Connection - Funny Walk
Fun Team Challenge to Build Trust & Cooperation Marshmallow River
PFP: July 2001
Create Your One-Line Bio Together
Creative Energiser Activity That Sparks Curiosity - Wiki Journey
Be Intentional... Take Inspiration - SEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook
Synectics - SEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook
SALTO-YOUTH - Toolbox - The wishing tree and scarecrow
Tableau - The Teacher Toolkit
PFP: August 2001
Social Capital Sentence
Fun Word-Building Game to Develop Literacy Skills - G-H-O-S-T
Active Listening - Fun Listening Skills Activity & Free Prompts
Conversational Icebreaker Activity: Ice-Breaker Question Exchange
Fun Get-To-Know-You Activity Using Positioning - Spectrums
TGL: July 2012
Draw an Infographic
Back Scratching Research
Simple Reflection Activity for Groups - Paired Share Debrief
Complex Problem-Solving Game For Logic Skills - Traffic Jam
Classic Team-Building Activity for Groups - Marshmallow Challenge
TGL: May 2012
Heard, Seen, Respected (HSR)
Thrilling Partner Warm-up Game that Builds Trust - Big Ups
Active Intros - Inspiring & Hilarious Large Group Energiser
Learning Matrix
Network Aerobics
Thought-Provoking Debrief Cards For Reflection - We Engage Cards
Visual Reflection Tool Enhances Learning - Climer Cards
Fun Partner Energiser for Quick Engagement, Laughs: One-Two-Three
Count The Beans - Team-Based Variation of Classic Guessing-Game
Discovery & Action Dialogue • WorkshopBank
PFP: June 2004
Cups and Straws
Challenging Partner Stretch for Coordination - Wring-Out Stretch
Interactive Icebreaker Game for Making Connections: Mingle & Match
TGL: April 2009
Your Personal Narrative
Partner Team Challenge Tests Balance & Trust - Block Bridge
Fast-Paced Group Game With Elimination & Fun - Tweener
Conversation Starter Activity Sparks Connections - Poker Swap
Hilariously Fun Circle Game for Groups of All Ages - One Duck
Celebrity Interview • WorkshopBank
Local Connections Map
10 Designing Inclusive Discussions
1 Critical Thinking in Discussions
Energetic Team Game to Inspire Friendly Competition - Mighty Wind
TGL: January 2007
Drawing Together
Interactive Word Game for Fun Team Building - Human Boggle
Quick & Easy Interactive Icebreaker Game - Stationary Handshakes
TGM: March 2006
Mix and Mingle - SEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook
TGL: August 2007
Buzby Burkley exercise
Falling Off the Horse
Googlism
History of the Future
3 Anticipating Conflict and Forming Group Guidelines
3 Awareness of Context, Bias, & Assumptions
Fun Partner Catching Activity Develops Team Skills - Comets
Partner Coordination Game to Build Teamwork - Don't Break The Ice
TGL: June 2010
Storyboard
6 Asking Questions to Promote Curiosity
4 Understanding Your Identity in Collaboration
6 Anticipating Implications and (Un)Intended Consequences
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