12 • MODULE ONE: GETTING STARTED
ACTIVITY THREE
Secret Admirer- Write each child’s name on small pieces of paper and put them into a box. Each child picks up
one chit and reads the person’s name. If someone gets his or her own name, change the chits.
The child must not disclose whose name it is. - On one wall, place a chart and write, “Someone admires you very much!”
- Give cards to each child, who must write the name on the chit and one nice thing they like about
that person. Those who cannot write may draw. Collect the cards and paste.
Experience from the field- Make actions like rowing a boat and singing a song – it livens up the activity! It can also be used
as an energizer in other sessions especially when you want to promote group bonding. - Children wrote for their friends (Street children project, PCI)
“He is able to control his addiction when he is made to understand.”
“He never says no to any work.”
“Even when scolded, he listens and still talks with a smile.”
“He protects the younger children from the older ones!” - After the cards were pasted, children read out the qualities of their friends. Each child got a chance
to read out another child’s good qualities. The children felt very happy. (World Vision, Guntur)
ACTIVITY FOUR
Life Boat- The children move in circles. Say that they are all sailing in the sea (or a river if that is close by).
Suddenly the ship sinks. Now they will all have to get onto the lifeboats. - Tell them that you will call out a number say, 2 or 3 or 4. This is the number of children that can
get into the lifeboat, and they must quickly make such a group and hold hands (if appropriate). - The child who is left out is out of the activity. For younger children, those left out can join in
again when the game continues. - To bring variety, sometimes say all lifeboats are gone (no grouping) or all in one life boat!
- Review as before.
Tips for the facilitator
The facilitator must prepare the children well and draw their attention to the exercise so that it is not just
play. The circle should be small so children can be supported easily. If the child in the center opens his or
her eyes, s/he is out of the game. (WINS, Tirupati)