Zen Counting
Zen Counting is a structured group exercise for closure and transfer: it helps participants close the session and carry learning into the next action.
How to run it
- Only one person can talk at a time; if two people speak at once, the group must start over.
- No one person can say two consecutive numbers.
- If they become good at it, have them try with their eyes closed.
- Zen Counting From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions Objectives Icebreakers/Warmups Communication Circle Games Group Size Medium Materials No Materials Necessary Set Up None Directions Have the group count from one to ten.
- Start by giving them instructions and letting them ask questions, but don't allow them to plan any strategy (e.g.
- The rules: Only one person can talk at a time; if two people speak at once, the group must start over.
- Zen Counting From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions Objectives Icebreakers/Warmups
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Only one person can talk at a time; if two people speak at once, the group must start over.
If they become good at it, have them try with their eyes closed.
Zen Counting From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions Objectives Icebreakers/Warmups Communication Circle Games Group Size Medium Materials No Materials Necessary Set Up None Directions Have the group count from one to ten.
Start by giving them instructions and letting them ask questions, but don't allow them to plan any strategy (e.g.
The rules: Only one person can talk at a time; if two people speak at once, the group must start over.
Zen Counting From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions Objectives Icebreakers/Warmups
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Zen Counting. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Only one person can talk at a time; if two people speak at once, the group must start over.; If they become good at it, have them try with their eyes closed.; Zen Counting From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions Objectives Icebreakers/Warmups Communication Circle Games Group Size Medium Materials No Materials Necessary Set Up None Directions Have the group count from one to ten.; Start by giving them instructions and letting them ask questions, but don't allow them to plan any strategy (e.g.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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