No.58
One-Minute Clock
Japanese name: 1分時計
Materials
- A clock showing seconds, visible only to the facilitator
How to play
- Only the facilitator may see the clock. Players sit or take a comfortable position and confirm the target duration.
- From “Start!”, estimate 1 minute internally. Eyes may stay open, but do not look at nearby clocks or screens.
- Quietly raise one hand when you think 1 minute has passed and wait. Do not count aloud or cue others.
- The facilitator notes approximate hand-raising times. End when the final person raises a hand or after 90 seconds.
- Check who was close to 60 seconds. Volunteers may share counting methods. Rest, repeat and compare with your own previous result.
Ways to adapt
Preschool children: estimate 10 seconds. Younger primary school children: 30 seconds. Older primary school children: 60 seconds.