Sherlock

An observation game for the whole class.

• Set Up

  • no set up

• Equipment

  • A classroom

• Objective

  Identify changes made to a room by other players.

• Directions

  1. Students take time examining a room

  2. A student leaves the room and all other students make subtle changes to the room.

  3.  The student re-enters and has to guess all the changes within a time frame.

• Variations

  • Have players pair up and memorize each other’s looks, players then go back to back and change 1-2 things about themselves and then turn around and guess the changes.

  • Have all players close their eyes and teacher changes something and the first person to figure it out wins

• Coaching Points

  • Limit the number of changes that can be made and gradually make it more difficult

  • Identify that people are different and ask people what their strategy is when they are it

Reflection: Self-Awareness and Self-Management

1. What is the best strategy for this game?

2. When playing this game did you think or say “this is so easy?” Did you think or say “this is so hard?” What do you think the impact is when others hear us say these things?

3. We all have different strengths and areas to grow, something that feels easy to one person may be difficult for another. How can we support others when we find a task easy? How can we get support when we find a task hard?