

Group Counting Activity
Notes:
This is a simple activity to fill a few minutes
Instructions:
Gather the group together and have them sit down - NOT in a circle or other pattern.
Ask everyone to close their eyes and keep them closed.
Objective: Count to N, the number of scouts in the group.
Rules:
After you stop them, they should restart immediately. It may take many turns, but they will work out a pattern through to the end.
Reflect:
Who took leadership?
Was there a leader or was everyone equal?
What teamwork was needed?
What communication occurred?
How did you rely on other people?
Ask everyone to close their eyes and keep them closed.
Objective: Count to N, the number of scouts in the group.
Rules:
- No looking, talking, or touching.
- Every scout says exactly one number.
- If two scouts say the same number, start over.
- If the wrong number is said, start over.
After you stop them, they should restart immediately. It may take many turns, but they will work out a pattern through to the end.
Reflect:
Who took leadership?
Was there a leader or was everyone equal?
What teamwork was needed?
What communication occurred?
How did you rely on other people?
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