Activities

THE HAND

Number of participants

Between 2 and 30 participants

Objectives

● To evaluate the session
● To get the participant used to sharing feelings and thoughts

Where does the activity take place within the process (beginning, middle, end)

End

Duration

Between 5 and 20 minutes, depending on whether the activity is done individually or in the whole group

Material needed

● Pieces of paper
● Pens/markers

Preparation

Step by step description

1. Distribute a piece of paper to each of the participants and ask them to trace the shape of their hands.
2. Ask them to write on each finger:
● thumb: something I liked
● index: something I learned
● middle finger: something I didn’t like
● ring finger: something I commit to
● pinky finger: something I missed out

The participants can share their thoughts with the whole group, in pairs or not at all.

Closing up

This activity can be implemented in many ways. It can take place without actually tracing the palm but directly using one’s hand, especially in an online setting. It can be done in small groups, individually, or in the plenary.

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