Ages 6 - 15

• promoting collaboration and communication among group members, 

• strengthening teamwork skills and a sense of collective effort

•  encouraging creativity and adaptation within limited constraints.

• Proximity: Promoting collaboration and communication among group members involves reducing physical and psychological distance, facilitating interaction and idea exchange.

• Continuity: Strengthening teamwork skills and a sense of collective effort requires maintaining a continuous flow of communication and action among group members, fostering cohesion and unity towards a common goal.

• Closure: Encouraging creativity and adaptation within limited constraints entails mentally completing missing information or steps, allowing for innovative solutions to emerge despite limitations in resources or guidelines.

• paper, natural materials (leaves, twigs, wood, pebbles), scissors, tape, glue, instructions for making, ..

5 - 10 minutes (depending on the task and participants' skills)

All participants use only one (dominant) hand for the task.Instructions for the activity can be given verbally to the entire group by the teacher. Instructions can also be given verbally only to the group leader (who has 30 seconds to orally provide instructions to the group and organise the work).Instructions for making can also be in written form for reading comprehension or in pictorial form.

For younger children, provide pre-cut or easy-to-handle materials and simple assembly instructions. For groups with limited access to natural materials, use recycled or craft paper and easily available items like leaves or twigs. For indoor settings, focus on small-scale projects or collages. For participants with fine motor difficulties, offer alternative tools or collaborative creation options.

After completing their creations, invite participants to take a moment to quietly observe and connect with their work, noticing the textures, shapes, and natural elements used. Encourage them to reflect on the creative process and their relationship with nature.

This activity’s expected outcomes include improving communication skills, especially listening and clear instruction-giving, as well as enhancing teamwork and coordination under constraints. Using only one dominant hand challenges participants’ motor skills and adaptability, while the variation in how instructions are delivered—verbally to all, verbally only to the leader, or in written/pictorial form—encourages different styles of leadership, delegation, and problem-solving. It also fosters patience, focus, and the ability to work collaboratively despite limited resources or communication channels.

The complexity of the product and the duration of its creation should be adjusted according to the age of the group members.