Ideas please for a different closing

[Joelle Lyons Everett]

In a message dated 11/14/05 8:27:09 PM, therese.fitzpatrick at gmail.com writes:


> My games teacher taught me that a three minute game is a
> valuable way to build collective knowing.
> 

Tree--

This is so true!   One of my favorites is "group juggling," which involves 
throwing a lightweight "wiffle" ball back and forth in the circle in a pattern 
that includes everyone.   More balls are added, one by one, keeping the pattern 
the same, until there are almost as many balls as people, and the game 
disintegrates into total chaos.   But before the point of chaos, it is great fun to 
watch how the group adjusts and adapts to the skills and needs of group 
members--a good metaphor for how the group works together.   Each thrower calls out 
the name of the person he throws to, also, which adds to the general chaos, 
but it is a great way to learn all the names in the group.

In these days of automation, computers, and sophisticated media, we sometimes 
forget that our bodies, as well as our minds, could usefully be part of our 
learning process!   And, it is so great to have people playing and laughing 
together.   When I have a group for an offsite event with an overnight stay, I 
refuse to schedule work in the evening, but bring a big basket of toys and 
rhythm instruments and invite people to play if they wish.

Thanks for your reminder--

Joelle



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