Create a Team Cheer

Materials

• Paper and pen per group
• A facilitator to keep the beat

How to play

1. Form groups of 3–6 in an area away from the fire. Choose a team name, such as a color or animal. Stand or sit where everyone can see; speaking roles are voluntary.
2. Create a short call, response, and final pose together. For example, answer “Together!” with “Let's give it a try!” Do not use words that make fun of anyone.
3. The facilitator claps four beats while a representative calls, then four more while the group responds. Finish with a shared pose. Change representatives and practise for about one minute.
4. Each group performs its cheer once from a presentation spot outside the circle; seated groups may stay where they are. Teach the audience the response, then repeat with everyone joining in.
5. After all groups have presented, applaud their ideas and finish. Do not rank volume. Let participants choose a comfortable combination of voice, clapping, and poses.

Ways to adapt

Preschool children: answer an adult’s short call with a pose. Younger primary school children: use one call. Older primary school children and adults: include everyone’s ideas. The whole sequence also works seated.

Sources and references

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