Visa Minefield
This activity involves creating an obstacle course to reflect on how unsettling it might be to have to move from one country to another without knowing what is laying ahead. What you need Masking tape, paper or big objects, blindfolds Before you start What to do Start by telling participants they need to cross a […]
Hands Up for Your Rights
Exploring and learning about Rights of the Child
Super Woodie
Reasons for doing this activity: • To discuss the qualities needed to lead a Woodcraft Folk Group.• To plan some activities• To have fun making crafts.• To create a young person led resource about the qualities people need to run groups. What to do: Start by asking the the group about their favourite superheroes. Now […]
Woodcraft Crumble
Writing a recipe for your group
Elfin Leaders
At Woodcraft we are learning new things all the time. Adults learn from children and each other and children learn from adults and each other.
Same But Different
An opening activity to get elfins thinking about the issue of refugees
Co-operative Crafts
Set the group a project where the success depends on listening to each other.
Group Standing
Can your group stand up together?
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.
The Magic Machine
Turn your group into a magic machine to help everyone feel special and happy.
Co-operative Volleyball
Play a ball game and have a discussion with your group about the usefulness or otherwise of rules