Calm Down
Time Allowance: 20 Minutes
Equipment Needed: None
1. Sometimes the problem is not warming up, but the need to calm or "come down" to reality after some intensive material is presented. Also, to get the full benefit of new material, some "introspective time" is needed.
2. Have the learners lay their heads on their desks, lay on the floor, or get in a comfortable position.
3. Have them reflect on what they have just learned. After about five minutes, say a key word or short phrase and have them reflect on it for a couple of minutes.
4. Repeat one or two more times then gather the group into a circle and have them share what they believe is the most important points of the concept and how they can best use it at their place of work.
(Note: This may seem like slack time to many, but reflection is one of the most powerful learning techniques available! Use it!)