Name Pronunciation Resources: A Story from the Field
One of my most rewarding professional facilitation experiences has been my ongoing work with the Austin Independent School District in Texas. For more than ten years, I’ve ha
October Newsletter: Re-Imagining Meaningful Engagement, Social and Emotional Learning and Community Building
When my travels to facilitate professional development came to an abrupt halt in March, I couldn’t imagine how I would bring my experiential facilitation, teaching, social an
The Most Versatile Activity in My Toolbox: Team Tally (In-Person or Online)
A Multipurpose Activity for Community Building, Reflection, Review, Data Gathering, Peer Teaching, and Formative Assessment In past posts, I’ve explored the idea of re-purposing
Draw Your School or Workplace
It’s that time of year again! Schools, and colleges are kicking off their programs with community building and goal setting sessions. Draw Your School or Workplace is a strat
Using Metaphor to Build Community and Positive Climate – Postcard Strengths Activity
This post was originally published in March of 2013. As the school year comes to a close I have been using this technique quite a bit with great success. I am posting this article
Communication Skills Building Activities Part One
One of the most fundamental aspects of team-building and developing a positive learning and working environment is effective communication. Communication skills are an incredibly i
More Ideas for Starting Your Program Off With Style: “Commonalities Mingle” Large Group Introductory Activity
In May I posted a couple of my favorite activities to get groups moving, talking, reflecting, and keep them engaged: Concentric Circles and Handshake Mingle. Both of these activiti
Activities to Get Them Moving, Talking, Reflecting, and Keep Them Engaged
Recent research from cognitive neuroscientists validates the idea that educators will increase participant attention, motivation, and learning outcomes when they intentionally weav
