Materials: Ball of colored yarn or string
Objectives
1. Build full-group inclusion.
2. Practice active listening
Instructions
1. Ask participants to form one large circle and sit down.
2. Explain that during this activity each person will have an opportunity to share his/ her name and something about him/herself, and that those who choose not to share will have the "right to pass". Give people a minute to think of something to share, e.g. "My name is Robin and I like skiing."
3. Begin activity by stating your name and something about yourself; then while holding onto the end of the yarn, roll the yarn ball to someone across from you in the circle. This process continues until all have either shared or passed, and a "spider web" pattern has been created. Ask last person to toss yarn ball back to you.
Discussion
-Does anyone want to ask anyone else for clarification or more information.
-How might we symbolically interpret this "spider web"?
-How do people feel now, as compared to when we began?
After discussion, face the person who tossed the yarn ball to you, and say his/her name and what he/she shared. Then toss the ball back to him/her. That person then rolls up the slack and continues the process until the yarn ball is re-wound and in your hands.
Process
-Was it difficult to remember names and personal data?
-Would anyone like to share an "I learned" statement?
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