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The Shrinking Ship
Time Allowance: 15-20 Minutes
Equipment Needed: You can use either six to eight feet of rope, newspaper, or segmented hula hoops (four segments).
Steps
1. instruct the group to stand inside your circle or square; everyone’s feet must be inside of the perimeter for a predetermined time (e.g., fifteen seconds).
2. Make the first peruneter large enough to guarantee success. Once they have experienced success from the first round, ask the group if they would be willing to make the circle smaller. Have them decide on the actual size. If they succeed again, ask them to consider an even smaller circle. Continue as long as the group is willing.
Processing Issues
Cooperation
Making Group Decisions
Communication