Difficulty:
(Easy)

Common Ground

Grade 3–8
Whole Group (12–35) Players
10 min

Focus

Inclusion • Belonging • Relationship Building

Set-up

Participants form a large circle. One person begins in the middle

How to Play

The middle participant shares something true about themselves (“I have a pet,” “I play basketball”). Anyone who shares that characteristic changes places. The last participant without a spot becomes the next leader.

Rules

Share positive statements only.
Respect everyone's experiences.
Move safely.
Keep it kind.

Keep It Going

Challenge the group to find statements that move more than half the group.
Use topic categories: food, sports, places.

ESY Modification

  • Pre-write statements on cards for younger groups.
  • Adults participate fully.

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