Communication
True or False:
If someone shares an idea that you don't agree with, the correct response is to tell them that they're wrong
False
If we don't agree, we need to discuss WHY we don't agree. Come to a compromise that everyone can enjoy!
True or False:
Our differences allow us to experience new things with new people
True! We can share our cultures, food, activities, and many others when we meet people with different perspectives from our own
True or False:
Collaboration means taking control of the activity and not allowing others to share their ideas
False
Collaboration means EVERYONE shares and works together to accomplish the same goal
True or False:
If someone doesn't want to respond to my question, I should keep asking it until they answer
False
It takes time to warm up to someone! Do not repeatedly ask the same questions if they already told you no. Respect their privacy
How should we behave if someone is speaking?
A) Interrupt them to say your idea
B) Let them finish speaking
C) Chat with a neighbor
D) Work on a project
B) Let them finish speaking.
We all deserve to share our ideas! Being respectful means listening when others share
Go around the room and everyone share one fun fact about themselves
Sharing information like this is a great way to understand each other better, and figure out our likes/dislikes
Which activities require collaboration with others?
A) Sports
B) Board games
C) Cooking
D) Building/Construction
E)All of the above
E) All of the above
Any activities that require at least 2 people involve collaboration!
Which types of questions do we want to ask someone we recently met?
A) favorite foods/colors
B) their family situation
C) what they're afraid of
A) favorite foods/colors
When we meet someone new, we should keep our first questions simple since we do not have a bond yet
If someone is rude to you in program, who should you talk to?
A) Another participant
B) No one
C) An instructor/staff
C) An instructor/staff
Sometimes it is hard to mention when someone is mean. Share this information with staff so they can help diffuse the situation!
What makes us unique?
A) Our culture
B) Our family/caregivers
C) Our life experiences
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
The world around us helps make every person unique from each other!
Name at least one activity we've done where we collaborated!
(Collaboration: to work together with one or more people to accomplish the same goal)
Any of the following:
scavenger hunt, paper tower, virtual escape room, Jeopardy, group drawing, Choose your own adventure, eye contact ball toss
Which activity would be good to play when getting to know someone?
A) Board games
B) Sports activities
C) Arts activities
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Any activity that can be done in a group is a great way to get to know other people! You can chat about what project you're doing, which position you like to play, or which board game you enjoy the most, and more.
When speaking to someone, you should NOT do this:
A) Make eye contact
B) Listen carefully
C) Ignore them
C) Ignore them
When someone speaks, make sure to listen and make eye contact with them. This tells them that you are hearing what they're saying
What is it called when we subconsciously "other" someone from ourselves (we separate them from our version of "normal").
A) Placing them into boxes
B) Removal
C) Dividing
A) Placing them into boxes
We want to avoid this! We lower our chance to meet others when we place them into boxes
Great job! Eye contact is important to show other people that you are acknowledging them. In this activity, doing this helped us figure out who would go next
Mini-game: Two truths and a lie
On your team, select one person. This person will say two statements about themselves that are true, and one lie. Your team must guess what the lie is! (1 chance)
Great job! Sharing information about ourselves allows other people to grow closer to use and strengthen our bonds.