Mirroring
The leader performs silent actions and the group mirrors them exactly, creating instant quiet focus without a word being said.
- Players
- 5–100
- Ages
- 5–12
- Time
- 5 min
- Prep
- None
- Equipment
- None
How to play
Without saying anything, the leader begins performing simple actions (patting shoulders, clicking fingers, moving fingers like a duck). The group copies in complete silence. The leader has the group's full attention without raising their voice.
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