In a message dated 11/14/05 8:27:09 PM, therese.fitzpatr...@gmail.com writes:
> My games teacher taught me that a three minute game is a > valuable way to build collective knowing. > Tree-- This is so true! One of my favorites is "group juggling," which involves throwing a lightweight "wiffle" ball back and forth in the circle in a pattern that includes everyone. More balls are added, one by one, keeping the pattern the same, until there are almost as many balls as people, and the game disintegrates into total chaos. But before the point of chaos, it is great fun to watch how the group adjusts and adapts to the skills and needs of group members--a good metaphor for how the group works together. Each thrower calls out the name of the person he throws to, also, which adds to the general chaos, but it is a great way to learn all the names in the group. In these days of automation, computers, and sophisticated media, we sometimes forget that our bodies, as well as our minds, could usefully be part of our learning process! And, it is so great to have people playing and laughing together. When I have a group for an offsite event with an overnight stay, I refuse to schedule work in the evening, but bring a big basket of toys and rhythm instruments and invite people to play if they wish. Thanks for your reminder-- Joelle * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist
