During periods of school absence, children will have different levels of communication with their friends and peers. This can create tension between children if friendship dynamics have changed. Building or rebuilding connections is a key component of children’s return to school. This activity is about encouraging and supporting children to get to know each other.
20 minutes
In the chosen space, identify the location of two furthest opposing points (A and B). Explain that A represents ‘very like me’ and B represents ‘not like me at all’. Taking the adjective ‘creative’ as an example, explain to the children that they have to place themselves along the spectrum of whether this is ‘very like me’ or ‘not like me at all’. Repeat for other adjectives such as ‘logical’, ‘tidy’, ‘messy’, ‘quiet’, ‘loud’ and so on. After each round, encourage the children to say why they chose to stand where they are and ask peers if they agree or are surprised by where others have positioned themselves. After a few rounds of playing, invite the children to come up with their own ideas.
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