Snowball Fight

Group Size: any group size
Time Line: 10 minutes
Equipment Needed: Sheet of paper, pencil or pen
Space Required: classroom
Activity Description:
Give everyone a white sheet of paper. Their name is written in the middle of the paper and the sheet is divided into three sections. In section 1 have them write one thing they are excited about, in section 2 one thing they are nervous about, and finally in section 3 one thing they would like to learn. (They can draw a picture if they aren't able to write yet.)
Wad up the paper and have half the class throw their snowballs. The other half of the class picks up a snowball and reads the information. Next, they have to find whom it belongs to. This allows for a greeting and further discussion of the information.
This is great for getting to know each other and seeing what their fears and expectations really are. At the end of the year, it's usually what they remember most.

Suggested reflection questions:
Content (cognitive learning)
• Why is it important for team members to share information about themselves?
• Are there other good questions we could ask?
Social Skills (Social Learning)
• How did you know others were listening well when you spoke?
Personal Learning
• What were you feeling when you were speaking or listening?
• What did you enjoy most about this activity?

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