Who
Small Group
Where
Inside or outside in roomy area
Aids/Equipment
None
Objectives
To assess social skills, ability to communicate, willingness to participate
To encourage group bonding, relax with each other
Leaders Hints
Observe who is enthusiastic, imaginative with suggestions
Observe who seems confident, shows group spirit, who becomes competitive.
Instructions
1. The group stands in a circle and tells the story of Mrs O’Grady and accompanies with actions:
First person: “Did you hear what happened to Mrs O’Grady?”
Second person: ” No. What happened?”
First person: “She died.”
Second person: “How did she die?”
First person: “She died with her hand on her head” (places hand on head)
2. The second person puts their hand on their head too, says the same speech to the third person and adds another action, so the person at the end has all the different actions
Conclusion
This is a silly game intended to relax the group and begin group bonding