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Shout It - Verbal vs Non-Verbal Communication

Two lines of students face each other across a large distance (15-20m). First, everyone shouts their favourite things simultaneously to their partner opposite - creating chaos and demonstrating poor communication. Then students repeat silently using only mime and gestures, discovering that non-verbal communication can be more effective than verbal in certain contexts.

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About This Activity

Two lines of students face each other across a large distance (15-20m). First, everyone shouts their favourite things simultaneously to their partner opposite - creating chaos and demonstrating poor communication. Then students repeat silently using only mime and gestures, discovering that non-verbal communication can be more effective than verbal in certain contexts.

Quick Info

high
30
Minimum 20m x 15m - needs width for distance between lines

Equipment Required

Cones or markers

4-8 to mark line positions

Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 7
Year 5
Year 9
Year 4
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Fun

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Skills

Team Play
Catching
Decision Making

Intensity

High Intensity

Activity Type

Warm Up

Weather

All Weather

Values

Communication
Cooperation
Respect