The goal of this activity is to count as a group from 1 to 10. No talking (other than counting) or signaling is allowed. If two people speak at the same time or if a number is said out of order, start back at 1.

Group spelling is a possible activity as well. Choose a word appropriate for the class or group.

Debrief:

• What was this activity like for you?
• What helped you be successful (or what made it difficult)?
• Did anyone say a number more than once? Did anyone never say a number?
• What can we learn from this activity?

from Moving Beyond Icebreakers, by Stanley Pollack and Mary Fusoni