No.188
Match the Poses
Japanese name: ポーズ合わせ
Materials
- None
How to play
- Face one another in groups of 2–3, far enough apart that moving arms and legs will not touch anyone. Begin with a familiar prompt, such as a cat.
- The facilitator calls the prompt. Without discussing it, each person plans a pose and reveals it together on “Ready, go!”
- Matching features count as a success. If poses differ, participants may explain what kind of cat they imagined, but only if they wish.
- Try 3–5 prompts. Allow a short discussion only before the final attempt; applaud a shared pose and finish.
Ways to adapt
Preschool children: pair with an adult. Younger primary school children: animals. Older primary school children: sports or actions. Seated poses work too.