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An energizer is a brief activity that is intended to increase energy in a group by engaging them in physical activity, laughter, or in ways that engage the members cognitively (problem-solving). They can be used with any group, including during training.
Share these with your group, or have your group come up with their own strange but true statements. Lots of fun and surprise. Hits: 2150 )
Games are ideal for awakening the "I," as well as the sense of "we" of the collective community of campers and staff. The seeming nonsense of energizer games works well for many occasions: in the beginning of a session to focus and connect a group, in the middle of the session as a transition point from one activity to another, and in the end of a session to leave the group with a stimulating experience as well as a positive adjournment. Energizers are short, direct, simple, and work well with all ages. Hits: 1839 )
Our collection of energisers is growing but what exactly are they? During training workshops, training events and talks, your audience will not always be attentive. When energy is low you can use Neuro Energisers or Physical Energisers to wake up their brains. Do tell them what you are doing - audiences are fascinated as to the latest brain research. If you don't tell them what you're doing, the pragmatic ones will think they are just playing games and you'll get a smelly mark on your happy sheet! And always try to link the icebreaker to the session content as this gets you to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. Most Read Hits: 4665 )
Here are 3 memory teasers that we use in our trainings. They're quick to use, less that 10 minutes and they ensure your delegate's brains are working overtime. They're also fun and if worked in with a team competition, really stretching. Most Read Hits: 2863 )
Fun little quiz to use humor in the class. You may be familiar with the items in this list. Most Read Hits: 3713 )
The following activities can be used in a variety of ways. They can be used for beginning of the year activities, energizers for breaks during standardized tests, team building activities, etc. They work for almost any age group--try some at the next faculty meeting. Some of them will guarantee a good laugh! Most Read Hits: 3347 )
This energizer has people solve a relatively simple physical task. Physical type energizers are useful for breaking up the training. Hits: 1349 )
This energizer involves providing statements to the group to evoke humor OR, have the group chime in their own "it's so true" statements Most Read Hits: 2766 )
Something a little different. These downloadable energizers are intended for use in classroom settings with younger students. There are collections for various subject matter - middle school science, middle chools social studies, elementary K-5, music and more. Hits: 1583 )
Share this set of statements about being 30 to evoke laughter and as an energizer and get group members to add to the list. Fun. Most Read Hits: 2390 )
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