Type of activity
Active adventure game, experiential learning
Objectives
- To develop empathy with opposing sides to a conflict
- To develop skills of co-operation
- To raise awareness of emotions present in a conflict
- To foster strategic thinking and planning
Preparation
- If the game is played outside, examine the area and mark clear boundaries for the activity. Identify any potentially dangerous areas and point them out to the children and group leaders.
- Cut three pieces of orange paper into 10 equal strips each (30 pieces in total) and do the same for the three pieces of blue paper. These represent three ‘Action Plans’ for the Orange group (in 30 pieces) and three for the Blue group (in 30 pieces).
Materials
- A very large space that allows the children to run and to hide
- Three sheets of orange paper, three sheets of blue paper. These are the ‘Action Plans’.
- Three different distinguishing signs for each separate group (e.g. coloured face paints or visible ribbons)
- Drinks and snacks for after the game
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