Energizer: Group statues
Adolescents play a game where they portray a word by posing like statues
Energy level: 4/5
Literacy level: 1/5
Time: 10 minutes
Environment
Indoor or outdoor space
Supplies
None needed
Energizer steps
Step 1
Explain: At the start of the game you will ask the adolescents to move around the room, loosely swinging their arms and gently relaxing their heads and necks.
Step 2
Explain: After 10-15 seconds the facilitator will call out a word. The group must form themselves into statues that describe the word. For example, the facilitator shouts “happy”. All the participants have to instantly freeze without talking, and pose in a way that shows what “happy” means to them.
Step 3
Repeat the exercise several times. Other words to use include: fun, dizzy, excited, tired
Step 4
Optional: Use words that relate to themes adolescents have been exploring through their activities, such as peace, stress, or friendship.
Step 5
Optional: Call on a volunteer adolescent to call out words for the game.
Highlights
Energy level: 4/5
Literacy level: 1/5
Time: 10 minutes
Environment: Indoor or outdoor space
Supplies: None needed.
