Simple Debriefing Activity Using Alphabet Cards - Starts With
Simple Debriefing Activity Using Alphabet Cards - Starts With is a team reflection exercise for reflection and learning: it helps participants reflect on experience and turn observations into learning.
How to run it
- In advance, visit the Resources tab to download a set of Print+Play alphabet cards.
- Randomly distribute one or two letter cards to each person in your group.
- Invite each person to form pairs or small groups of 3 to 5 people.
- Using one of their alphabet cards, ask each person to share as many words as they can that start with this letter to reflect something about their experience.
- Allow 1 to 2 minutes for each person to share.
- Repeat with one or more, perhaps more challenging topics.
- Starts With Simple debriefing activity using alphabet cards for reflection.
- As a simple debriefing activity, Starts With is a quick and easy reflection strategy that gets everyone talking and sharing in small groups via a series of fun letter games.
- Groups use letter prompts to talk about their experiences without feeling stuck or pressured to find the right words.
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Prompts to use +
In advance, visit the Resources tab to download a set of Print+Play alphabet cards.
Randomly distribute one or two letter cards to each person in your group.
Invite each person to form pairs or small groups of 3 to 5 people.
Using one of their alphabet cards, ask each person to share as many words as they can that start with this letter to reflect something about their experience.
Allow 1 to 2 minutes for each person to share.
Repeat with one or more, perhaps more challenging topics.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Simple Debriefing Activity Using Alphabet Cards - Starts With. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: In advance, visit the Resources tab to download a set of Print+Play alphabet cards.; Randomly distribute one or two letter cards to each person in your group.; Invite each person to form pairs or small groups of 3 to 5 people.; Using one of their alphabet cards, ask each person to share as many words as they can that start with this letter to reflect something about their experience.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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