GR25 PSLCC - Solidarity - Together we can

Description : The students gathered in the courtyard. They played two games that emphasizes in building teamwork and cooperation, rhythm, patience and problem solving

Description : The students gathered in the courtyard. They played two games that emphasizes in building teamwork and cooperation, rhythm, patience and problem solving

Game 1: The first game is called “The Human Caterpillar”. Students are divided into groups of 2 persons. Each group stands in a straight line, shoulder to shoulder, with each person’s foot touching the foot of the person next to them. The goal is for each group to walk forward together to a designated finish line without breaking the foot-to-foot contact—as if everyone’s ankles are “welded” or tied together.

If contact breaks or someone stumbles, the group must reset or pause and try again. The game is particularly effective in emphasizing team interdependence, where success depends on moving as one body rather than as individuals.

Game 2: The second game is called “Cat and Mouse”. All players (except two) pair up and stand together, facing the same direction, with their arms linked or standing side-by-side, hugging. One person is the cat (chaser). One person is the mouse (runner). The cat chases the mouse around the play area. To escape, the mouse can run up to any pair and hug one person in the pair (or link arms). When the mouse joins a pair, the person on the opposite side of the hug must let go and becomes the new mouse. The new mouse runs, and the cat continues chasing them. If the cat tags the mouse before they join a pair, they switch roles: the cat becomes the mouse and vice versa.

After the Game a conversation follower with open-ended questions to encourage discussion and emotional awareness. Students were asked how did it feel to be the cat or the mouse, what helped you work well with your partner, what did you learn about yourself or others during the game?

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