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Cereal box challenge
25 Sep 2019

Cereal box challenge

by Alison | posted in: Physical, Games, Group Challenge, Warm up games | 0

Resources One empty cereal box and a pair of scissors

games, play, communication, challenge, competition, teamwork, fun, laugh, flexibility, agility
The snake
1 Mar 2019

The snake

by Guest | posted in: Games, Group Challenge, Warm up games | 0

  Focus To build trust and cooperation within the group. This activity involves trust and touch so it helps if the girls know each other well. As group leader you should decide if it is suitable for the girls in … Continued

games, active, icebreaker, feelings, challenge, fun, trust, puzzle
Self-esteem and media images
1 Mar 2019

Self-esteem and media images

by Guest | posted in: Issues, Relationships | 0

  Focus This activity is a visual method of raising awareness of the influences which exist in the media and society and the effects they can have on individuals. Preparation Before the session write on flipchart paper a dictionary definition … Continued

respect, reflection, impact, feelings, self-esteem, confidence, resilience, communication, challenge, teamwork, art
Marie Curie
1 Mar 2019

Marie Curie

by Guest | posted in: Inspiring women, STEM! | 0

    Focus In this activity, the girls get to think about what it would be like to be in the shoes of Marie Curie and come up with their own invention. It encourages creativity and develops their knowledge. Preparation … Continued

crafts, confidence, challenge, imagination, art, role model
Debate
1 Mar 2019

Debate

by Guest | posted in: Issues, Arts and Crafts, Music and Drama, Skill Based | 0

  Focus This is a structure for a group debate, including an ideal timescale. However, depending on the length of the session and ages of the girls, it could be adapted to suit the group. Preparation 30 minutes selecting and … Continued

rules, feelings, confidence, communication, challenge, competition, introductions
Co-op circle
1 Mar 2019

Co-op circle

by Guest | posted in: Group Challenge, Warm up games | 0

  Focus The aim of this activity is to create a group circle by working together. It needs a sizeable group to work well. If you have less than ten girls the task will be too easy and the cooperation … Continued

games, active, icebreaker, confidence, communication, challenge, teamwork, fun

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