Change the Situation
A drama activity using forum theatre techniques where participants act out how they would change scenarios they are not happy with
Pronoun Round
This activity introduces the concept of non-binary genders and non-binary pronouns. It
shows the importance of self-identifcation of gender and gets the participants to think about the
consequences of misgendering others.
Equity: Lucky Number
What to do Ask each participant to take turns to roll a dice. The facilitator gives them the number of playing cards from the pack equal to the number on the dice rolled. repeat this for a few rounds until you can see a clear difference in how many cards the participants have Ask the […]
Group Drawing
Create a drawing from verbal and non verbal instructions
Talking you down
What to do Ask everyone to get into pairs and face each other. Tell them all that they are going to talk about a topic. Give them a few choices; school, TV, music etc. They are not to listen to the other person. In fact, they want the other person to stop talking, so they […]
Listen to Me!
promote a discussion with your group about structures which will promote fair and full participation from
individuals in the group.
Co-operative Squares
Reasons for doing this activity: • Co-operation. • Communication. • To begin a discussion on how co-operative groups are run. Before you start Print the co-operative squares handout enough times so that each small group has one complete set. Cut the squares up along the dark black lines and divide the pieces up according to […]
Popcorn
Get your group moving around and making shapes of objects using their bodies.
White Poppy Wreaths
Make a white poppy wreath to mark Remembrance Day and remember all victims of war
Messages for Peace
Create a display of messages on White Poppies for your group to express what peace means to them
Never Again
What to do Ask the group if they have heard the phrase ‘never again’? Why do they think people say this on Remembrance Day? Ninety years ago, people first started wearing white poppies to hold on to this message, ‘never again,’ because of the terrible effects of the First World War. Show the group a […]
Right to peace
Rank children’s rights according to how important they are to achieve peace.