When My Hands Cross is a ton of fun! All your audience has to do is clap their hands whenever your hands cross. Sounds easy, but it all depends on how hard you make it for them. This is an awesome way to get people loosened up because they will be moving and laughing.

Use this activity to break the ice and let everyone know not everything is as easy as it seems.

In the following module you will learn how to properly set-up and facilitate the activity and then if you wish, move students through an academic and/or social skills development reflection experience.

*This activity has been adapted from the Ice Breakers & Openers CD-ROM of The Inspire! Youth Series from LearningChange, LLC.

Ages
When my Hands Cross is appropriate for children of every age.

Group Size
Any group size will work with this activity.

Setting
Any school setting is appropriate for this activity.

Duration
This activity should take about 5-10 minutes to complete with your group. Budget more time if you wish to go into depth by using any of the extension activities or questions.

General

In this activity, some of the things you will inevitably notice include:

1. Students will choose laughter over negative comments.
2. Students will focus and be completely present duriing the activity.
3. The foucsed energy will help you move your group towards higher level activities.
   

Academic Standards & Asset Development

For specific academic and social development lessons for this activity, see the Academic Extensions and Social Extensions sections in this module.

This course will walk you step-by-step through the process of setting up and leading this activity, as well as facilitating the conversations and specific academic & social lessons after the experience.

Begin here and move from section to section, and be sure to download and print the activity's PDF Quick Reference Guide and any handouts as you prepare for your event.

Budget about 5-10 minutes to walk through all sections and view all video and written instruction for this course.