Lesson 1
Creating Belonging
Creating Belonging
The goal of this activity is to create a safe way for you to share anything you want with the coaches that you might not feel comfortable sharing with the whole group.
One index card per person and Name Tag
Whatever you write will only be shared with the coaches
Write your preferred name, fun fact... and you GOTR Name
Adventurous Allison, Joyful Jane...
Introduce yourself and make a special move or dance.. Strong Sienna- (Show your muscle)
Everyone says "Hi _____ (and makes the movement/dance)
Why do you think we took the time to do this and learn each other's names with a movement?
Community Circle
Today, you'll connect with your team through physical activity and chatting together. Try to connect with as many different people on your team as you can!
Each cone has an activity, as the music plays you may walk, dance, run around until the music stops.
When the music stops, stop at the closest cone and read the activity.
No more than 2 and no less than 1 at each cone.
Read and complete the activity on the cone.
Did you like connecting at the physical activity cones or the talking cones more?
What is something you learned about one of your teammates?
Materials:
6 cones
tape
music
speaker
whistle
To get to know each other.
To build a connection with the team.
How will you ensure everyone feels connected?
index cards
Name Tags
Music/Speaker
Ball/Something to throw
Connection Cone Labels Activity Sheets (Cut out)
Tape
Journals
Markers
6 Cones